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A Quilted Table Runner
Every year during Advent, I work on Christmas gifts in my spare time. There’s always one project that I do “in bulk” and give to multiple people, be it our kids, my Godchildren, or our children. This year, one of the things I’m making in bulk is quilted table runners. I wanted to do something for our adult friends but wasn’t sure what at first. Then the idea struck me to make table runners and put together a gift basket for making a meal. That way, there was a focus to the gift. At first, I thought about making a table runner to match the homes of the recipients, but…
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Hand-Sewn Christmas Ornaments
Want to add a hand-made touch to your Christmas? Make some hand-sewn ornaments to decorate your Christmas tree this holiday season. These rustic ornaments are fast, easy, inexpensive, and fun.
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Gift Ideas for the Sewist
Looking for gift ideas for the sewing fanatic in your life, or even the newbie? Here are 4 lists of 10 ideas each... top 10, gifts for the newbie, inexpensive gifts, and gifts you didn't know you needed. Great for Christmas gifts, stocking stuffers, or really any time of the year, beause really, what person with a hobby doesn't like adding to their stash!
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How to Buy Fabric
Buying fabric can be intimidating if you don't know what you are doing. Thankfully, the staff at most fabric stores will be able to help guide you through the process. But before you make your next trip through the store, read through this post to brush up on your knowledge.
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How To Sew A Pillow
Sewing is not as hard as most people would think. With the right information, you can learn to do just about anything. One of the easier projects for starting your sewing career is a good old-fashioned pillow.
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Throw Pillow Supplies and More Sewing Tools
Before you make your first project, you're going to want to learn a little bit more about what supplies you are going to need. We'll also walk you through what you should know about owning a rotary cutter, ruler, and mat should you decide to acquire them for this project.