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Farm Fresh Egg Apron

Posted by Shari Shobe on June 11th, 2018

Farm Fresh Egg Collecting Apron Tutorial

Please help us in welcoming Christy Jutila to our list of blog contributors! 

Christy was super excited (as we were) about the new Lewis and Irene Fabrics "Love Me, Love Me Not"  collection and has designed a farm-fun apron.  This pocket ...
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The Way-Too-Big Tote Bag

Posted by Shari Shobe on February 28th, 2018

The Way-Too-Big Tote Bag Tutorial

We have a treat for you today...we are welcoming our newest blog contributor Keelyn Fawcett with her first ever tutorial!

The Way Too Big Tote Bag
We sent Keelyn a happy squishy packet of this new fabric collection and asked her to make a project.

Oh! My!  She went ...
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Sunday Sewing Project Updates

Posted by Shari Shobe on December 20th, 2017

Hey Sewers and Quilters! 

After being away from sewing for over a year, I have been carving out a little time each week for some "me" time sewing, making it a priority, and it feels great.

What you should know about me is that I have always been disciplined ...
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National Sew A Jelly Roll Day

Posted by Shari Shobe on September 15th, 2017

Project Jelly Roll, inspired by Moda, created "National Sew A Jelly Roll Day"; the 3rd Saturday in September. 

This year it is 9/16/2017.  What a fun way to celebrate a Saturday in September!

National Sew A Jelly Roll Day

Here's the write-up about this special sewing day:

"National Sew A Jelly ...

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September National Sewing Month 2017

Posted by Shari Shobe on September 1st, 2017
Welcome to September and National Sewing Month!

National Sewing Month
President Ronald Reagan declared September as National Sewing Month by official proclamation in 1982.

To celebrate September National Sewing Month and appreciation to all our valued customers, we are giving away a brand new Brother XR3240 Computerized Sewing and Quilting Machine. 

This ...
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