Author Archives: emarch

Sew News at CHA!

Posted on August 3, 2010 by emarch

I’m back in the office after attending the CHA (Craft & Hobby Association) SuperShow in Rosemont, IL. I was stationed at the National Sewing Council booth and had a great time making projects all weekend! Remember my T-shirt makeovers post? … Continue reading →

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FREE STUFF FRIDAY!

Posted on June 25, 2010 by emarch

Comment on today’s blog post for the chance to win Sue Hausmann’s Happy Sewing embroidery design collection from Cactus Punch! The CD includes 17 designs along with a free project, color chart and special instructions–what a value! Let us know … Continue reading →

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MANIC MONDAY FREEBIE!

Posted on June 14, 2010 by emarch

Have you taken an ordinary item, such as a kitchen towel, handkerchief or T-shirt, and repurposed it into something fabulous using your sewing talents? Comment below and tell us what you recycled and what you made! One random winner will … Continue reading →

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Sew News at spring Quilt Market

Posted on May 27, 2010 by emarch

Picture this: I’m back at work from a busy weekend at Quilt Market in Minneapolis. While sifting through over 200 e-mails, opening snail mail and listening to voice mails, I proceed to accidentally delete all of my Quilt Market photos … Continue reading →

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FREE STUFF FRIDAY!

Posted on May 14, 2010 by emarch

Happy Friday to all! Answer the questions below by posting a comment and we’ll pick one person at random to win The Sew It Book: Ten Things to Make with a Needle and Thread and Odds and Ends, original text … Continue reading →

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Spring has Sprung! + Signs of Life!

Posted on April 22, 2010 by emarch

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

Posted on April 16, 2010 by emarch

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

Posted on March 12, 2010 by emarch

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!

Posted on March 5, 2010 by emarch

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!

Posted on March 2, 2010 by emarch

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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