Whirlwind Week and A Visit to Kingsville Generally, my trunk show gigs, where I speak and show my bags and quilts, start sometime in September after a summer off the circuit, but there are guilds that never stop stitching and one of those year-long active guilds meets in Kingsville, Ontario at the …
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First Classes Held At ABQ Studio
School starts early at the ABQ Sewing Studio with Voyager and Girlfriends Bag Our first two bag classes at the ABQ Sewing Studio got off to a great start in mid August. Here's a photo journal of what happened. Voyager Bag Class The first bag sewing class I taught at the new studio was the Voyager …
How To Use Jelly Clips For Purses
Jelly Clip Tutorial I came across some colorful Japanese jelly clips for purses. You can use one to make a clipped pouch that's perfect for make-up or what have you. They come in a plethora of colors and are available in three sizes. I'm going to carry the mid-sized (5.5 inch) clip at my online …
ABQ Studio Grand Opening Gala: Fun, Prizes and Food
Hello everyone! I hope you are having a safe and happy summer. Just in case you didn't make it to my Grand Opening, held July 27 and 28th, here's a photo recap. We had a plan to hang quilts from the front of the building and our friend Horst obliged by fastening a stout wire to the façade and …
Lessons Learned From Planning My Grand Opening
L to R. My sister-in-law Kathy and me. Are you planning any kind of sale or anniversary event at your shop? I recently opened my new studio to the public and thought you might take an idea or two from what I did. I'm a pattern designer, so my experience of running a sale is to announce it on …
Grand Opening Celebration at ABQ Sewing Studio
Join us Friday and Saturday, July 27 & 28, 2018 With the Grand Opening of the ABQ Sewing Studio coming up this Friday and Saturday there has been a lot going on at 77 Thomas Street. I've gussied up the studio for you, added items for sale, redecorated the front window and organized some …