Get ready to be amazed by Marg Gibson, a proud owner of the incredibly versatile Solaris Sewing and Embroidery Machine! Marg recently took on the challenge of creating the Gardener's Journal Lap Quilt, one of my earlier patterns, and the results are absolutely stunning. The Gardener's …
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Fashion History: A Personal Journey of Discovery With Joseph Hisey
Updated August 16, 2023, after the presentation Presentation Day: Celebrating a Fabulous Fashion Journey with Joseph Hisey! What an absolutely incredible Saturday it was! We were surrounded by 60 kindred spirits who share the same passion for historical garments at our Fashion History …
Add a Serger to Upgrade Your Sewing Room
How to get a professional touch on your sewing projects The possibilities are endless with a serger (also known as an overlock machine) in your sewing room. It makes sewing with stretchy fabrics so much easier, lets you sew seams quickly with a professional-looking result, and gives you tons of …
Southwest Quilt Crawl: Visit Seven Quilt Shops in Southwestern Ontario
A quilting and shopping adventure! A message from Brenda Miller of ABQ Sewing Studio The 2023 Southwest Quilt Crawl has wrapped up. I hope you've all had an opportunity to kick back, relax, and test out that new Brenda's Blossom Block you received, along with all the other fantastic goodies …
Upcycle Clothing From Your Own Closet or a Thrift Store
Alter clothing or deconstruct and make something new Inactive clothing in our closets I tend to clean out my clothes closet after Christmas each year. Over the years I have bought a lot of clothing, and over time have discovered it's much easier to buy clothing than to part with it. Clothes …
Adapting a Pattern For Ease of Dressing
Adapting a pattern to be worn by someone with a partial arm amputation Shirts for gifts This Christmas, I made men's shirts for family members - quite a few shirts, in fact. Some were sporty models with hoods made with jersey knits, but my son, husband and one of my brothers received …