Starter Project

We all have that one project, the beginner starter project that never did turn out exactly how we wanted. Today, I’m going to share mine.

I started sewing in the summer of 2013. I started basic; pillows, simple curtains and American Girl doll clothing. By Christmas, I really wanted to make a gift for someone. I had been picking up patterns when they…

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Little Red Hen Costume

A few years ago, my daughter was cast as “The Little Red Hen” in her 1st grade play at school. The music teacher asked me if I could provide some kind of “shirt/costume” for her to wear, stating that she only had a mask. This costume was incredibly easy and beginner friendly!

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Pokemon Go Party

Pokemon Go Party

 

My 7 year old has had quite an obsession with Pokemon lately. It was fun to start planning his Pokemon extravaganza! The following is what I settled on for what I thought was a pretty successful party.

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Pat Sloan’s Block of the Month Club

Pat Sloan’s Block of the Month Groups

If you’re finding it difficult to find time to sew or want to start quilting but want it in bite size pieces Pat Sloan’s Block of the Month clubs may be for you! We live several states away from each other which makes crafting together difficult. However, with these we…

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Quilting design wall

Good evening!

As a quilter, I have often dreamed of having a large quilting wall to arrange and display blocks I am working on. Prior to Christmas break, I shared my sewing space with a Foosball table that my children never used. Our basement is one big space, with one section consisting of a family area (TV, computer, couches) and the other side my sewing area with a Foosball table. My children are getting older and they didn’t spend any time down there. Over Christmas vacation, I decided to take apart the Foosball table and move the TV into my…

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