By the banks of Dingman Creek Happy fall, everyone, and greetings from the "home farm." I've been living by the banks of the Dingman Creek for the better part of the year and it's been a big change from the life we led in good 'ole Strathroy where we lived for 28 years, and where ABQ Sewing …
Monthly Subscription Box for Quilters & Bagmakers
Fat Quarter Frenzy Club Please note that this program is currently on hold. Current subscribers will continue to receive their bundles but we are not accepting new subscriptions at this time. Who doesn't love the anticipation of opening a box with your name on it, not knowing exactly what …
Don’t let fabric choice overwhelm you
Fabric Primer For Those New To Sewing & Quilting There are always a lot of weird and wonderful things to discover when you begin a new hobby. I can remember when I was new to sewing and being completely bamboozled about some of the terms used. It's no fun being overwhelmed, …
Sewing on Vacation
A rainy week meant some finished sewing projects It was back to the Huntsville area this year for summer holidays at my brother and sister-in-law's cottage. Just like last year, Kathy and I brought our sewing machines to work on a few projects. With several varied projects to complete and a …
Free Pattern of the Month for August, 2021
It's all about home with this quilt pattern Every month we provide a free pattern with purchase to our shoppers who visit us online and at the ABQ Sewing Studio. Make a purchase online or in-store and you get the current month's pattern. For August, we are using the Headin' Home 10" finished …
Anniversary Celebration and a New Fruit
This past weekend my son Paul came home to join us for our 40th wedding anniversary. He and his Dad set out to do some shopping for a few basics and a bouquet of flowers for me. While out, they stopped at the local Asian Grocery Store. Thinking I had not made enough food for our planned supper party …