I’m sure you’ve all found those blogs that sort of keep nudging your subconscious – you notice cute things and great pictures popping up in link parties, sew alongs, etc. Then you start finding your favorite blogs contributing to really cool series and think “I have got to go check this girl out!”. That’s how {…Continue Reading}
Today we have Hayley from Welcome to the Mouse House with us. I fell in love with Hayley’s sweet designs with lovely hand embellishments on her adorable kids when she competed on (and won!) Project Run & Play Season 5. Her Beaute Classique winning look was just. so. stinkin’. cute! Now for a little history on {…Continue Reading}
Today we welcome Michelle from Falafel and the Bee who is the first guest for the series. She’s sharing a blanket stitch embroidery technique for a finishing touch on garments. I became smitten with Michelle’s whimsical contributions as she sewed along with Project Run & Play, particularly her Art Inspired Dress which she based on a {…Continue Reading}
Welcome folks! Â I’m kicking off the series today with my version of a project that started this whole idea whirring in my head: I posted about this embroidered pillowcase my Mom had given me from my Grannie’s linen closet after she passed away. Â At the time I wrote about it I asked “Does anybody {…Continue Reading}
Tomorrow is the kickoff for The Lost Arts of Sewing series. Yay!! I can’t wait to show you all the fun I’ve been getting from all of the amazing guests! As part of the series I will be opening a linky for you all to share your lost arts. I know not everyone has a {…Continue Reading}
Beginning on May 20 and running through May 31, 11 fabulous sewists and I will be bringing you the lost arts of sewing. We’re talking embroidery, smocking, and some techniques of which I hadn’t previously heard! The lovely ladies who’ve graciously agreed to partner with me for this series are friends I’ve met through competitions, {…Continue Reading}
