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Oh Dorky, Geeky, Clever You; Let’s Sew!

Oh Dorky, Geeky, Clever You; Let’s Sew!

Posted by Michele Fry on Jun 10th 2015

Sewing is fun and creative. Artist and author Samarra Khaja is not about to let you forget that. And once you dive into her new book Sew Adorkable, 15 DIY Projects to Keep You Out of Trouble … read more

Selfish Sewing

Posted by Debbie Rodgers on Oct 8th 2014

When I think of my circle of fabric manipulators, and that includes quilters, garment makers, and any other version of fabric sewing, I don’t know many that are selfish. I think that is part of the cr … read more

Free Pattern: Hip Zip Bags

Posted by Lynn Merrill on Sep 15th 2014

...Continuing #NationalSewingMonth with a guest post from our super talented author,  Erin Hentzel! Erin is here to share a free pattern for 18" dolls. Take it away, Erin! Hip bags are … read more

Tips for Sewing a Perfect 1/4˝ Seam

Posted by The Tech Editors on May 26th 2009

Are you frustrated because your pieced blocks are either slightly smaller or slightly larger than the stated size in the project directions? Or perhaps you are making a quilt using 2 different kinds o … read more