Tag Archives: Sewing

Care Wear – Charity Sewing – NSM

Posted on September 7, 2016 by civilwarrose5

Since it’s National Sewing Month I wanted to once again highlight one of the reasons why I sew: charity projects. For the most part I’ve just been sewing dresses for my Dresses for Missions ministry through my church. The dresses … Continue reading →

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Happy National Sewing Month!

Posted on September 1, 2016 by civilwarrose5

Can you believe that it’s September??! YIKES! Where did my summer go? September is National Sewing Month. If you were following my blog last year then you know that I wrote a sewing-related post each day. It was a lot … Continue reading →

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Dresses for Missions – 8-6-16

Posted on August 9, 2016 by civilwarrose5

It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything for my Dresses for Missions project. A lot of that is because I’ve been busy working on other projects. That didn’t stop me from buying more fabric, though. I’ve discovered an enabler, … Continue reading →

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Almost A Craft Show

Posted on August 6, 2016 by civilwarrose5

Last weekend was the annual craft show in the town where my friend Sarah lives. My mom and I set our stuff up on her lawn last year, which is directly across from the park where the craft show is … Continue reading →

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Sewing Machine Ads on Craigslist

Posted on July 31, 2016 by civilwarrose5

Last fall during National Sewing Month I did a blog post with entertaining ads that I had found on Craigslist for sewing machines. I enjoy visiting the Craigslist postings for various cities around the country to see what people are … Continue reading →

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Extending the Sewing Surfaces

Posted on June 30, 2016 by civilwarrose5

My sewing room looks huge, but it’s really not. I have slanted ceilings on both sides with one wall being slightly taller than the other one. This makes organization a little difficult. And it also means that all of my … Continue reading →

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Sewing: A Garden Kneeler

Posted on June 15, 2016 by civilwarrose5

I don’t have a really big yard, but I do tend to spend a lot of time on the ground when I’m gardening. I might be weeding, planting, or just trying to make things look nicer. Either way, my knees … Continue reading →

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Dresses for Missions Update 5-8-16

Posted on May 8, 2016 by civilwarrose5

My poor sewing machine! It has been so neglected that I think it probably feels like it’s been forgotten. It really hasn’t! I just haven’t had time to get up here and do some sewing. Although, I did make a … Continue reading →

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Lots of Traveling!

Posted on April 5, 2016 by civilwarrose5

I’ve been a little absent from my blog. Things have been super busy around here and I haven’t had a lot of time to blog. Also, I’ve been working on Jay’s birthday present, but I can’t tell you what it … Continue reading →

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Dresses for Missions Update 3-19-16

Posted on March 19, 2016 by civilwarrose5

I keep posting teasers about the fabric I’ve been purchasing, but I haven’t really done anything with it. Now that I have my 301A up and running I’m hoping to put it to a LOT of use!       … Continue reading →

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