This project starts with a story. My little peanut is very particular about clothes. She will only wear what she wants to wear. “Too Big” is the ‘reason’ I get for everything, even if it is ... Oct 19, 2011 - 6 Comments
This week we were supposed to create a high end look inspired by a bird. I loved the color of the cockatoo. The wonderful pink/peach of the feathers was so rich. I got some lovely peachy fabric and so... Oct 13, 2011 - 1 Comment
This week, the Iron Craft Challenge was based on Halloween. I made a little ‘costume’ that my husband may or may not decide to wear. DJ Lance on Yo Gabba Gabba, and the fabulous Jack Blac... Oct 12, 2011 - 6 Comments
I wanted to look at how people are labeling their quilts. It is a hot topic. Here are some of the choices: Buy printed labels Make a label with a stamp Write on a patch, and sew the patch on Write di... Oct 11, 2011 - 3 Comments
This week we were supposed to make an updated, sophisticated ’70’s look. I had some wonderful prints and I was set to make a pair of big pants. I made them. And Tim came into the workroom ... Oct 06, 2011 - 5 Comments
Here is an interesting quilt Curried Plums By Debbie At Esch House Quilts Wow. This quilt is not busy. It is well laid out, thoughtfully quilted, and, of course, it features circles. (Oh how I love c... Oct 04, 2011 - 1 Comment
One of the greatest joys of having a kid, for me, is getting to sew Halloween costumes. Last year we had just started watching Sesame Street, and Big Bird was one of our favorites. So the costume of... Oct 03, 2011 - 5 Comments
I taught knitting for several years. And one phrase that used to make me cringe every time I heard it was, “do I really have to do a gauge swatch?” The reason it made me cringe is that NOT... Oct 03, 2011 - 13 Comments
Lets review the challenge: “update or define the image of a band member from the Sheep Dogs.” Now, let’s translate that into plain English: “This is a menswear challenge. The g... Sep 29, 2011 - 1 Comment
I have a bag “issue”. Seriously. I cannot have enough bags. (Call “Hoarders”) And the bigger the better. My parents speak Spanish, so my Mom always called the big bags “b... Sep 28, 2011 - 1 Comment
