Sometimes two things in my life serendipitously collide. In this case it was a generous gift of holiday fauna from King of Christmas and my need for a Hobbit Costume. Such a funny combination but it just worked out so well.
Read moreTop 5 Gift Ideas for Stylish & Crafty Homebodies
Finding the perfect gift for a trend-forward loved one who likes being at home (ahem…like many of us quiet craft and sewing enthusiasts) requires a bit of creativity. While these individuals may love spending most of their time indoors, their sense of fashion and comfort is anything but ordinary. For them, what they wear at home tend to be an extension of their personal style. As such, your gift must strike a balance between functional and fashionable to ensure it resonates with the recipient’s taste.
Read moreSewing a Gingerbread Inspired Dress & Apron for The Holidays
I recently finished these 3 pieces for our Holiday Window and thought it might be interesting to show how I put them together. These were 3 very fast and furious projects that you could easily accomplish in a weekend.
Read moreThread Dolls by Ms. Y - Make your own dolls out of Thread Spools
Guest Post from Jo Anne Yada (AKA Ms. Y)
I recently had the pleasure of collaborating with the fabulous Jennifer Serr, owner of The Sewing Room, to design a holiday window display. I wanted to highlight her business in a fun, festive, and vintage way to showcase the amazing creativity that represents her and her business. I wanted to do more than hang some lights and set up a tree; I wanted to give the message to all those walking by that this is indeed a creative space where you can make adorable sewing projects. And so I decided to make some vintage-inspired dolls out of sewing materials to add to the display.
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