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Happy Saturday - Who doesn't like free things? I love finding free patterns. While surfing the internet for some new ideas, I found this website Pellon Projects . You need to check it out, they have multiple patterns that you can download for free. The pattern that I chose was the Off to the… Continue reading Free Purse Pattern from Pellon Projects
Happy Sunday! We are definitely getting into the busy months for sewing. This weekend, I attended a 3 day software seminar on the Premier+ 2 Embroidery. It was a great class. I did learn but definitely would not be considered an expert. The instructor stated multiple times that you would get better with… Continue reading How to Embroider Towels
Happy Sewing - My fabric stash is out of control. I have so much fabric but I continue to find myself running out to Joann's or checking out the internet for more. I believe that statement would define me as a fabric addict. My goal is reduce my stash but this will take some time. … Continue reading Red Cardigan – Simplicity 2424
Happy Saturday! I love the feel of knit. It is such a comfortable fabric. As you know, the knits can be challenging to work with. I have five tips to share thru my own trial and error. Hopefully, these tips can be of use to you. Use a stretch needle when… Continue reading Five Tips for Sewing with Knit Fabric
Happy Saturday - Joann's had a sale on fleece so it was a good reason to make a casual vest. The pattern was McCall's M7695. When working with plaid, you really want to line up the design. Since the plaid was large, it was fairly easy to match the pattern. A great tip… Continue reading Fleece Vest
Happy Saturday - I am so ready for fall but Florida just hasn't cooled off yet. Hoping to wear this soon, but we probably have a couple more weeks to go. The fabric was purchased from Fabric Mart last year. I know this store has been mentioned a lot in my blog. When… Continue reading Fall Vest New Look
Happy Saturday! Today, I spent several hours at the QuiltFest. The show features rows and rows of beautiful quilts. There are quilts that have been handmade with unbelievable detail, quilts made by children and everything in between. You will be so inspired by these quilts. The designs range from modern to traditional. I am more… Continue reading QuiltFest in Jacksonville
Happy Saturday - I am starting to work on my Fall wardrobe, really looking forward to wearing this. Unfortunately in Florida, it still feels like summer. Hopefully, we will start to cool off in the next couple of weeks. I have had other sewers tell me, that sewing a blouse is too much work… Continue reading Fall Shirt – McCall’s 7359
Happy Saturday - I have so much fabric. If someone looked in my sewing cabinet, I might be consider a hoarder. If fabric is left over from a previous project, I keep the extra material "just in case I may need it." In an effort to reduce the fabric in the cabinet, I decided to… Continue reading Scrap Buster – Pot Holders
Happy Saturday! I finished this quilt last week and I am happy with how it turned out. The finished size is 61 " x 81 ". The Supplies 25 blue squares 7 1/4" wide 25 white squares 7 1/4 " wide 1 1/8 yard of the navy fabric Triangles on a Roll Batting -… Continue reading Patriotic Quilt
The Saturday Seamstress 