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 …
On The Water In Port Stanley, Ontario
Making Waves With my husband's shift work rotation and with me scurrying around doing this and that, we've found it difficult to get away and do much of anything together this summer. But last Sunday night we planned a date night kayaking in nearby Port Stanley, Ontario. Our two-person kayak has …
Make your own custom embroidered pillows
A Tutorial Using The Baby Lock Destiny Sewing Machine Lots of us have sewing machines with embroidery capabilities but often we don't use them as much as we might. Here's a tutorial on making a single color custom pillow for a special occasion using several different fonts and changing the …
Opening Week At ABQ Sewing Studio
Quilts for the twin babies Lots of different activities have been taking place in and around the ABQ Sewing Studio this past week. Inside, I've been hustling to finish off two baby quilts for the twins who are expected to arrive anytime. I resized my Piccadilly Quilt pattern to suit the size of …
ABQ Sewing Studio Is Open For Business
Editor's note: This post was published in 2018 when ABQ Sewing Studio first opened in Strathroy, Ontario. As of April 25, 2022, we've moved to 15 Centre Street West, a few blocks from our original location. We're Open! Opening Day finally dawned this past Monday at the ABQ Sewing Studio at 77 Thomas …