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Sewing Machine Cozy
Desmond is Not Quite Sure About the Pillow
A Nice Pouch For Sewing Notions!
Werst Perenting Ever
Bunny
Happy Students!
My Business Logo!
Applique Tree
My first attempt at a Log Cabin Block
Kol Shofar Quilt
It is coming to get you!
Honeymoon Quilt
Mr. and Mrs. Harding Under the Chuppah
Bridesmaid Gifts
Detail of the lace and ties
Best Wishes Sign
My Aunt and Uncle at the Wedding in Spirit
Hairbands
Hairbands for the Ladies
Junior Bridesmaid Gift
Maid of Honor Gift
Message Cards for the Wedding
Table Signs
Cherry Oh! Square
Storybook Quilt
Desmond and His New Blanket
Madison’s Quilt
A Quilt for Madison
1930’s Hex
Beginnings of a Chuppah
Block of the Month
Author Archives: 12months12quilts
Homebound Stitching- Updated- Erica Wilson Cross-Stitch Grande Dame
I hurt my back on Monday. It was a pretty serious ouch, so I have been home-bound and on Percocet for the last few days. Since the warning label on the meds says not to operate heavy machinery, sewing on … Continue reading
Student Made Samples
I had a lovely day sewing with my students today. My first student made his own stuffy by drawing out a picture then tracing it onto the muslin (a project from Sewing School). He decided to make a stuffy of … Continue reading
These Are The Things Teachers Live For!
At class yesterday, one of my students proudly displayed the thread pouch he made. I looked at it, and could see that he had taken all of the skills that he had been taught- making knots, whip-stitch, and finishing knots- … Continue reading
Teacher is the Student
As a teacher, I think it is vital that you continue to learn. Not only is learning new things fun, but it shows your students that education is a lifelong adventure, not just something you do to get a job. … Continue reading
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Tagged blanket stitch, hand applique, machine quilting
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Yay! My First Classes Are Done!
Last Friday I taught my first classes! A fabulous sister and brother duo had back-to-back classes! Thursday night I made all my copies, packed up my supplies and tried to get a good-night’s sleep! Friday morning I had the fun … Continue reading
Round Two of Project Samples
I have my first student tomorrow- yay!! To ensure that I am ready for class tomorrow, I’ve spent the last week planning, buying supplies and making samples. This class is so new that it isn’t even up on my class … Continue reading
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Tagged sewing classes, sewing projects, sewing zippers, simple sewing
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Round One of Project Samples
I spent my Independence Day happily working at my new little table while watching The Revolution on The History Channel. It was a good day! I am really thrilled with how well my adapted table is working out! The real … Continue reading
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Quilt-Hack: In Which I Adapt a Camping Table for Sewing
What do you do when your apartment has the world’s narrowest living room (seriously, the room is so narrow we were forced to get a flat screen TV) and so you can’t have coffee table? You get creative! I spent … Continue reading
What’s In The Box?
I spent an enjoyable afternoon at Jo-Ann Fabrics today buying materials for my sample projects. I came home with a big box of fun! So, what’s in the box… Lots of felt, embroidery floss, crochet thread and COLOR! These materials … Continue reading
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Introducing Simple Sewing With Miss Tracy!
It has been a long-held dream of mine to offer sewing classes for young children. Well, now that dream is a reality! I am now offering in-home classes for children ages 4-12. I offer both one-on-one classes and small group … Continue reading
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