Tag Archives: sewing

Who inspired you to sew? Read the post for Free Stuff Friday!

Friday is here and so is Free Stuff! Today we have a great book to giveaway, Inspired to Sew by Bari J.  Her book contains great projects for the beginner, advanced and the artisan sewist.  A little something for everyone.  … Continue reading

Posted in Free Stuff Friday | Tagged , , , | 106 Comments

Free Stuff Friday!

Good morning everyone! For Free Stuff Friday we are giving away the Hidden Treasure Pillows pattern from Sweet Seams. This adorable pattern turns ordinary pillow covers in to multi-taskers.  This pattern can turn a pillow into a treasure holder as … Continue reading

Posted in Free Stuff Friday | Tagged , , | 42 Comments

Free Stuff Friday Giveaway

Any plans for the weekend?  I’m going to be finishing up my dress from Nancy Zieman’s Sew Knits with Confidence pattern collection.  Be sure to come back on April 23rd to see how it all turned out.  Make a comment … Continue reading

Posted in Free Stuff Friday, Nancy Zieman's Blog Tour | Tagged , , , , | 111 Comments

Nancy Zieman’s Sew Knits With Confidence Blog Tour

Hello, I’m excited to announce that Sew News is a part of the Nancy Zieman’s Sew Knits with Confidence Blog Tour!  Many talented bloggers are a part of her tour, which starts today!  Check out what Nancy is doing here. … Continue reading

Posted in Nancy Zieman's Blog Tour | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments

Free Stuff Friday – Winner

Good afternoon, Can’t forget to announce the latest winner of Free Stuff Friday!  On Friday we asked what type of quilting do you like to do.  Everyone has a favorite but so many of you love to experiment.  It’s hard … Continue reading

Posted in Free Stuff Friday | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

National Serger Month – Do I need a serger?

Yes, you need a serger!  When I bought my serger over 10 years ago I absolutely fell in love with it and really wonder how I ever did without it. If you are a prolific seamstress or sewist a serger … Continue reading

Posted in National Serger Month | Tagged , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

Modern Quilting and Free Stuff Friday!

Happy Friday! Spring is not taking a foothold yet, and looks like more snow is on the way. What better way to pass a snowy day than to be sewing.  For Friday’s Giveaway check out Modern Minimal: 20 Bold & … Continue reading

Posted in Free Stuff Friday | Tagged , , , , , , | 44 Comments

2 Home Decorating Books for Free Stuff Friday!

Spring is here and it’s time to brighten up your home with handmade soft furnishings.  Both books are from Better Homes and Gardens Creative Collection and offer projects for every room in the house.  The projects are stylish and cost-conscious … Continue reading

Posted in Free Stuff Friday | Tagged , , , , | 52 Comments

National Serger Month

It’s the first ever National Serger Month! It’s about time we have an entire month dedicated to serging. So many people don’t know what to do with a serger–aside from finishing seams. I’m constantly asked “Why do I need such … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

Guest Blogger Rhonda From Rhonda’s Creative Life – Drafting The Circular Skirt

Drafting The Circular Skirt The circular skirt is a wonderful pattern to draft. It’s a pattern that is very straight forward and incredibly easy to draft. Only 2 measurements are needed for this skirt, the waist measurement and the length … Continue reading

Posted in Tutorials | Tagged , , , , | 16 Comments