Tag Archives: Sewing

Sewing With my Singer 301A

If you remember, I purchased a Singer 301A this past fall for $25. This was at my mom’s insistence for she has one and loves it. The 301A is supposedly very similar to the Singer Featherweight, which quilters just go ga-ga … Continue reading

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Sewing A Pillow Cover

My mother-in-law, Karen, lives three doors up the road from us. This comes in very handy when you are getting your only bathroom remodeled and, unlike the guys, you can’t just go into the shed to relieve yourself. This also … Continue reading

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Crochet and a Bit of Sewing

I think that I’ve found a new obsession. When I have a few moments I find myself gravitating toward my crochet project instead of my sewing machine or my cross stitch. Yikes! I think that the biggest thing that has … Continue reading

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Dresses for Missions Update 1-2-16

It’s been a while since I’ve posted an update on the Dresses for Missions stuff that I’ve worked on. I finished this a few weeks before Thanksgiving, but I’ve just now found time to actually snap a picture for the … Continue reading

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A Sketchbag for Christmas

Christmas is coming up and so I asked my sister what I could get her stepdaughter. It seems that this girl loves to draw so I was told anything dealing with drawing would be very much loved. This was new … Continue reading

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Ribbon Spool Holders!

If you’ve followed my blog for any length of time, specifically my sewing posts, then you realize that I have a slight problem with collecting spools of ribbon and lace. My excuse is that I need this stash in order … Continue reading

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Dresses for Missions Update 11-13-15

Somehow I’ve managed to fill my days up and I haven’t had a whole lot of extra time for sewing. I have managed to trim out two more dresses, though. This dress has a LOT going on in the main … Continue reading

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Dresses for Missions Update – 10-22-15

Two weeks ago I was handed a pile of dresses and told that all they need is trim and lace. I’ve done some of this in the past so it wasn’t a big deal. I didn’t realize how many there … Continue reading

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Wrapping Up National Sewing Month

Can you believe that September is coming to a close today? I always say this, but where did the month go? Actually, I know where mine went… a good portion of it was spent blogging for National Sewing Month. My … Continue reading

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Sewing on the Cheap – NSM 9-29-15

In a previous post I told you how I go about finding inexpensive/bargain fabric. Now that you have some inexpensive fabric, what should you sew? Don’t go out and buy a pattern right away. Instead, spend a little time online … Continue reading

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