Tori Artman sewed her first quilt in 1993 with her grandmother. Almost 30 years later, Tori and her husband, Jason Artman, are making quilts through their business, Sew Quiltables, and selling them at comic book shows across the country. By BRANDON LaCHANCE Staff writer MENDOTA – Almost 30 years […] Click here to view original […]
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13 of the Cheapest Hobbies You Can Teach Yourself
Photo: photoschmidt (Shutterstock) Whether you’re being frugal in an effort to attain financial independence or because the economy keeps getting worse and worse, one of the first things people tend to sacrifice when slashing personal budgets are their hobbies. That’s because hobbies can be legitimately expensive. Any time you’re […] Click here to view original […]
5 Places to Get Sewing Supplies for Your Business
Whether you run a clothing business or a fabric craft business, good sewing supplies will be incredibly beneficial for you. However, finding the right sewing supplies for your needs can often be challenging, or figuring out what other supplies you need as demand for your products increases. To help […] Click here to view original […]
Made in Idaho: Meet the maker behind Caldwell-based Trendy Baby Mocc Shop
CALDWELL, Idaho — The next time a friend or family member announces they’re expecting a baby, look no further than the Caldwell-based Trendy Baby Mocc Shop for a one-of-a-kind personalized gift. The owner, Charlene Aguilar, started sewing baby moccasins out of her home in […] Click here to view original web page at www.kivitv.com
From landscape designer to teaching people how to sew their own lingerie
Five years ago Helen Cloke started a business selling specialised sewing equipment. Helen Cloke gave up her 16-year-long career as a landscape designer to help people sew their own bras and knickers. The Taranaki woman wants to help women feel confident in their underwear and knows that isn’t always […] Click here to view original […]
Reaching back: Sewing skills pay off
Wendy Runstrom holds one of her cloth tissue holders. Ellen Sussman An open view of Runstrom’s vaccination card holder. Looking for a fresh way to use her sewing skills while making extra income, about three-and-a-half years ago Wendy Runstrom designed a few practical items to sell at craft fairs […] Click here to view original […]