I always find my way back to a classroom. Of course, so many of you know me through The Craft Academy, but my first love is sewing. And teaching sewing is quite literally my dream job. There is something in the air at MADE Institute that gets my creativity flowing like no … [Read more...] about Teaching Is Good For My Soul
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How To Hem Tulle Ruffles (VIDEO Tutorial)
Lots of questions came in after my last post, asking for a close-up view of exactly how I used jewelry monofilament or fishing line in my tulle ruffles, so I thought I'd show a short video today. I demo the process twice...once from a distance showing how I have my sewing machine … [Read more...] about How To Hem Tulle Ruffles (VIDEO Tutorial)
How To Hem Flowing Tulle Ruffles With Jewelry Wire? {A Sewing Tutorial}
As I mentioned in my last post, I am in the throes of some serious Halloween costume sewing these days. And I do mean serious. My kitchen table is covered with yards of pink tulle that I push to the side for meals, then break back out when all the crumbs have been wiped … [Read more...] about How To Hem Flowing Tulle Ruffles With Jewelry Wire? {A Sewing Tutorial}
Countdown To Halloween Blocks {DIY}
Halloween is such a fun time in our house. It's the start of decorating season (you know, the constant swap out of decor for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas?), sports kick into high gear for now two of my kiddos, and the yearly costume challenge begins. The costume … [Read more...] about Countdown To Halloween Blocks {DIY}
Five Years In The Making {A Hand Applique Love Affair}
For five years I carried this beauty with me, and while I love my daughter with all my heart, I'm actually referring to the quilt in the picture above. I started this quilt when that precious five year old little girl was just four weeks old. Together, her and I took the last … [Read more...] about Five Years In The Making {A Hand Applique Love Affair}
