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Support Small Businesses This Black Friday

November 29, 2025 Happy Saturday, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with your friends and family. We had a great holiday with our family. I am always reminded of how much I have to be grateful. It is hard to believe that we are now in the Christmas holidays. Do you love Black… Continue reading Support Small Businesses This Black Friday

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Slip Stitch Technique: Elevate Your Sewing Skills

I love doing most of my sewing by the machine. It is accurate and faster than I can hand sew. There are times that the hand sew is the best option and provides the best solution. This shirt below had several times that slip stitching was necessary. It was used on the collar and the… Continue reading Slip Stitch Technique: Elevate Your Sewing Skills

Garment Pattern Reviews

Creating a Fall Blouse: McCall’s M7360 Pattern Review

Happy Saturday I love the fall. It is one of my favorite seasons. Unfortunately, in Florida, we do not necessarily get the colder temperatures. I decided to go ahead with fall colors with a short sleeve shirt. The pattern is McCall’s M7360 and the fabric is from Persnickety Fabrics . The top and back pieces… Continue reading Creating a Fall Blouse: McCall’s M7360 Pattern Review

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Mastering the Art of Slowing Down in Sewing

Happy Saturday - This weekended is Easter and we are having the family over. It is nice to slow down and enjoy everyone's company. This year I made Easter baskets for the grand kids. Each basket included something for their family. I also made a small basket for adult children who have no children. Does… Continue reading Mastering the Art of Slowing Down in Sewing

Sewing Tips

Sewing is not about being Perfect.

My goal is to inspire individuals to sew. At this time, I have no plans of creating items to sell on Etsy but of course this can change. My goal is to motivate others to get the "sewing bug". I want you to see what is being created and realize you can do it. I… Continue reading Sewing is not about being Perfect.

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Understanding: Is Basting and Gathering the Same Stitch?

Happy Saturday, Hope you have a great week. This week I have been focusing on the many blessings in my life. As we all know, life has its ups and downs. When you take a few minutes to think about your blessings. It will help alleviate some of the anxiety because your focus has changed.… Continue reading Understanding: Is Basting and Gathering the Same Stitch?