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• Star Wars Day Sewing

  

  Happy Stars Wars Day! May the fourth be with you! I can’t believe that I almost let this get away. But here’s a quick round-up of some fun Star Wars-inspired... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS

• What is Carrickmacross Lace?

  

  Irish Carrickmacross Lace (Photo:irishcarrickmacrosslace.com)I’ll admit that before the press release from the Royal School of Needlework’s about the lace on... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS

• What Goes Into Embroidering A Royal Wedding Dress

  

  Button back of Pippa Middleton's dress (Image: Glamour.com)We’ve seen the dress. Well, maybe not in person, but I’m sure by now, you’ve seen the replay of the... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS

• How To Insert A Zipper Into A Dart

  

  I love this idea! What a great way to hide a zipper.Essentially, you’re going to face your dart, so you can cut through the center of the dart. Then turn the... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Fall 2011 Trend: Quilty Pleasures

  

  I know, it barely feels like we’re getting out from cold weather and the Fall Trends are coming out. But, in case you’re a sewist who plans ahead, here’s one... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Earth Day Sewing

  

  (Image source: ecozenboutique.blogspot.com) Happy Earth Day! Are you expecting me to tell you that today is the perfect day to make a tote bag from a t-shirt?... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS