I first heard about the Clover Fabric Folding Pen in a sewing group I’m in. Being as it’s a gadget, and I love gadgets, I had to try it. But I work with knits, not wovens, and thought I’d better try it out anyways even though it’s heavily marketed towards quilters. The thing is amazing. ...
My grandparents both hailed from small town Minnesota. Farmland near Alexandria to be precise. My grandmother, one of many children, made the move to Minneapolis in her late teens and worked as a seamstress. Which was a big move for a young lady at the time. My grandfather, while also from the same area, traveled to ...
It’s that time of year again. The time of year where I have every good intention of adding a home made touch to my Christmas presents. But, without fail, every year I run out of time. Then come January I think: I’m going to make one item a month and stockpile for the year….yeah. That ...
…Life isn’t always about sewing… I have this friend. Brooke. And if you met her you’d want to be her friend too. So I was honored to host her bridal shower and have the opportunity to partake in one of the many celebratory festivities that lead up to a wedding. The largest crowd I’ve ever ...