pattern reviews, project updates, book reviews or sewing tips
Happy Saturday, Do you need Christmas ideas for you or someone who loves to sew? It is getting close to Christmas and a dress form is a great gift idea for yourself. You are probably wondering; will I use it? Is it worth the cost? Or is going to be sitting in the corner, gathering… Continue reading Why You Should Invest in a Dress Form
Happy Saturday, I have never done paper piecing before. The pattern for this project is called, Tannenbaum Table Runner by Nicole Moore. This is a fantastic pattern for a beginner. What is paper piecing? It is a technique for quilting that involves sewing fabric on to a paper template. Here are some things that I… Continue reading Beginner’s Guide to Paper Piecing for Quilting
November 9, 2024 Happy Saturday, Hope you have a wonderful week. It seems like this year just flew by. It is hard to believe that it is already November with Thanksgiving & Christmas just around the corner. Just wondering if you have started playing Christmas music. I haven't yet but the mood will be hitting… Continue reading Creating with Simplicity Pattern: A Jacket Journey
Happy Saturday, Hope you have a wonderful week. Today we are going to vote. Hope you take the time to vote. This is a privilege that we have as an American citizen to choose our next leader. So many people have lost their lives so that we had this pleasure. I so believe in the… Continue reading Crafting a Winnie the Pooh Jumper: Tips and Tricks
October 25, 2024 Happy Saturday, We have had such a busy week. Our church had a conference every night. We had pastor from churches nationwide that attended. It was such a blessing. Now that the week is over, we are tired. I had grand plans of getting a little sewing in, but it didn't work… Continue reading Sewing Tips: Overcoming Mistakes with Embroidery
October 19, 2024 Happy Saturday, This is one of my favorite times of year. I love the leaves, pumpkins and watching Penn State Football. We are enjoying "fall like" weather in Florida with the low temperatures in the 50 to 60 degrees. It has been a wonderful change from the "typical" Florida weather. The fall… Continue reading Enjoying Fall with Embroidery: A Project Guide
Simple project to repurpose two jackets.
Happy Staturday We have had an exciting week with the storm coming thru Florida. We were very fortunate since we only dealt with the winds and only lost power for 6 hours. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families as they try to rebuild their lives after the devastating storm. I completed the black… Continue reading One Knit Dress with so many Possibilities
June 1, 2024 Happy Saturday, Hope you are having a great week. This past week, we traveled to PA and was able to see family and friends. We visited Lancaster watched Daniel at the Sight & Sound and visited about five fabric stores. My favorite fabric store was Fabric Mart. I had to practice some… Continue reading Avoid Common Mistakes When Making a Skirt
Valerie attended virtual classes on perfect blouse sewing by Katrina Walker and found them helpful. She repurposed fabric from a denim jacket to make pillows using designs from Embroidery Library. Valerie shared tips on pillow-making and expressed determination to reduce her fabric stash. She also welcomed suggestions for virtual sewing classes. Happy Sewing!
The Saturday Seamstress 