Tag Archives: sewing projects

The Art of Letting Go

Posted on February 10, 2016 by 12months12quilts

When it comes to stitchery, I am a very literal person.  I like to do cross-stitch because the stitches and colors are so precise.  I rarely design my own projects, and lord help me if I have to pick my … Continue reading →

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Simplicity Learn to Sew Patterns- Not So Easy!!

Posted on November 3, 2013 by 12months12quilts

One of my former theater peeps, has embarked a new venture- a quality hair salon for kids.  Thus was born Purple Monkey Hair: A Salon for Kids and Kids at Heart!  Since she has an ADORABLE toddler, she asked me … Continue reading →

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Student Made Samples

Posted on July 29, 2013 by 12months12quilts

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 →

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These Are The Things Teachers Live For!

Posted on July 27, 2013 by 12months12quilts

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 →

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Round Two of Project Samples

Posted on July 11, 2013 by 12months12quilts

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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