If you’ve been sewing for a while, you know how attached we get to our machines. I’ve had mine for years, and at this point both are well past their warranties. I’ve been slowly saving for my next upgrade, but I wasn’t quite ready to make that investment yet. Recently, my embroidery machine went in… Continue reading 🧵 How a $50 Repair Saved My Embroidery Machine (and My Budget)
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✂️ How to Stay Focused While Sewing: Simple Tips to Avoid Distractions
If you’ve ever sat down to sew and suddenly found yourself doing everything except sewing, you’re not alone. Let me know some tips that keep you focused.
✂️ My Favorite Fabric Marking Tools (and Why I Keep It Simple)Best marking tools
Happy Saturday! I hope you’re doing well. Here in Florida, it finally feels like our little “winter” is over and the sun is back to stay. Wherever you are, I hope spring is starting to peek through for you too. And yes — this Sunday is the time change. I always have mixed feelings about… Continue reading ✂️ My Favorite Fabric Marking Tools (and Why I Keep It Simple)Best marking tools
What I Wish I Had Known Before I Started Sewing
Hope you can at least smile and let me know if you agree, how sewing has affected you.
Why You Should Change Your Rotary Blade Regularly
Learn when to replace your rotary blade, how a dull blade damages your mat, and tips for safe disposal. Perfect for quilters and sewing enthusiasts.
Essential Tools for Quilting: Slotted Ruler Benefits
One tool can make the difference when cutting so many pieces.
Organizing Quilting Pieces: A Step-by-Step Guide
How I organize my cuts for my quilts. This quilt has a lot more pieces than I normally deal with.
DIY Scrappy Potholder: Upcycle Your Fabric Stash
Hello Friends - Hope you have had a wonderful start of 2026. My last two posts, I talked about my sewing goals. One of the goals that I have set is to get thru my scraps and stash of fabrics. My stash is a little scary and we need to start using what I have. When I… Continue reading DIY Scrappy Potholder: Upcycle Your Fabric Stash
Challenges and Wins in My First Quilt using the Longarm
The quilt is now done. One goal for this year is now completed.
Starting the New Year with a Quilt: Nantucket Summer Cake
Hope your New year has had a great start. We welcomed a new grandchild. Can't get a better start than that. One of my goals for January is to finish this queen quilt. The pattern was purchased on Etsy and the fabric is from Moda. The pattern is called Nantucket Summer Cake. The best part… Continue reading Starting the New Year with a Quilt: Nantucket Summer Cake