You’d think here in the “sunny” South, temperatures would be such that we could be working/playing outdoors all day. Not this year!! Temperatures here in Florida are supposedly going to drop to around 20 degrees tonight. Now, being from Nebraska originally, I understand you all are saying – “what’s your problem? That’s warm compared to […]
sewing projects
Free Sewing/Craft Patterns
A few days ago I ran across a free “25 Sewing Crafts” downloadable book from FaveCrafts. This book has a lot of great ideas and patterns for sewing and craft items – and the best part is that it’s FREE. Here’s a picture of the ebook, so you’ll know what you’re looking for when you […]
Sewing Businesses Help Customers Save Money
How can you in sewing businesses help your customers save money? I truly believe this Holiday Season will see fewer gifts given, and those who will be giving gifts will be looking for “deals”. The current economy, where people are losing jobs left and right, where homes are being foreclosed on and where those who DO […]
How To Make Boutique Style Baby Blankets
Baby blankets are always popular gifts for baby showers, gifts when the baby comes home from the hospital, and are always nice to have extra ones, so make plenty of them for the new baby. Liz Johnson is the editor of the Sew4Home site, and they have instructions on making three different boutique style baby blankets. […]
Make Scrappy Gifts For The Holiday Season
As you probably already know, I’ve been “hit” by something pretty rough – am still taking the daily IV antibiotic therapy treatments at the local hospital and having to take 2 additional antiobiotic types of pills (been going on since the 10th of Sept). The doctor says it’s a “severe allergic reaction”, which he believes […]
Little Pouches and Bags
Sometimes I find little pouches and bags that are just the cutest things — and very useful! This first one is a small boxy pouch that could be used for makeup, or as the designer says “for those sweets and treats” you’d like to stick in your purse! I’ll go for the sweets and treats!!The […]