Author Archives: emarch

Spring has Sprung! + Signs of Life!

The tulips in my front yard are finally emerging. And the lilac bush is finally deciding to start budding. It’s rare that the sun doesn’t come out in Colorado… This was the view from my front yard as I got … Continue reading

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International Quilt Festival-Chicago

One of our frequent contributors, Kate Van Fleet is attending the annual International Quilt Festival in Chicago today. She sent me this photo of the quilt that won Best in Show this year. Quilts.com What do you think?

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T-Shirt Makeovers, Part 2

Here is shirt #2. I am calling it a cardigan…but it’s really a little bolero with bias trim and a covered button. First I found a cute fabric that matched a light green T-shirt. I cut 2 1/4″-wide bias strips … Continue reading

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Sew News T-Shirt Makeovers!

I stopped into Old Navy the other day during my lunch break and was pleasantly surprised by a $5 T-shirt sale. I snatched up 10 shirts for $50 and started playing. I have completed three shirt makeovers so far. Two … Continue reading

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Sew News in Puyallup!

Hi Everyone! I am back from the Puyallup Sewing & Stitchery Expo and am busy gathering  photos, video, new products and more to share with you. I was happy to attend the Threads for Life Kids fashion show on Sunday afternoon. … Continue reading

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CHA Show in Anaheim, CA

This winter’s CHA (Craft & Hobby Association) show did not disappoint. We were lucky enough to have a booth in the sewing pavilion, right next to the Stitch Lounge–where I taught three Make-It-Take-It projects each day. Here I am at … Continue reading

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dogs at work

Our office allows people to bring their dogs to work every so often. Dogs just make the day so much better! This is a photo of my dog, Bear Jones, sitting outside my office. He likes to sit in the … Continue reading

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The New Look of Sew News

Sew News is changing it up for 2010. Tell us your thoughts!

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SEW IT ALL

I’m so excited to give you all a sneak peek of the latest and greatest sewing magazine brought to you by SEW NEWS. It’s called Sew It All, and it’s hitting newsstands on 12/29. I know it may sound far … Continue reading

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PUMPKIN FEST!

There’s nothing quite like a cheesecake-filled pumpkin cupcake. I love to bake–especially when pumpkin is involved. And although I should have been starting my holiday sewing (the gifts I plan to make for family & friends), I made these delicious … Continue reading

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