Attempts and Outcomes : Anna Maria Horner’s Pin Cushion Caddy
I had to put the embroidery down for just a minute. It has been fun and I like the therapeutic nature of zoning out while I stitch, but I had some other projects on my mind. You know how it is with some projects. It’s not that you don’t want to finish them, or that … Read more
Embroidery Project Progress
As you may recall, I decided to try my hand at embroidery after reading through some sewing books recently. The main inspiration for jumping into this tedious process of adding depth with fine stitches was Anna Maria Horner’s book, Seams To Me. Among her many fun project pages she has a couple that add detail … Read more
Summer Sewing Reads – Part 2
….has turned into a three part series. Just so busy around here. I can get to the books, but the posts are falling behind. Yikes! Click Here for Part 2
A Dreary Monday
I have been continuing the embroidery attempt #1 since the end of last week. I have managed to outline a couple of little vintage fabric pieces for an art project with the blanket stitch, a chain stitch, a runnning stitch and then I ended the border with a herringbone stitch. Although, I have found that … Read more
Embroidery – Attempt #1
I have decided to attempt some embroidery and this time I’m jumping in without the punch tool. Whoo-hoo! I’m goin’ for it! I have a little art project I am working on and I thought some handsewn embroidery would add a fun touch. We will see how it all comes out. My inspiration came from … Read more
Check Out These Sewing Books…
Today I wrote about some sewing and project inspiration books at my other website, Kitsch Designs. Image taken directly from Amy Butler’s site This is part one of a two part series that explores several very popular designer’s books about sewing. These reads also include some really fun projects sure to make one of your … Read more
Cool Bathing Suit Tutorial From Craftstylish
Be sure to check out this really informative Tutorial from Craftstylish. It will help you transform those flimsy bathing suits (and your body)! // How to Install Bathing Suit Bra Cups SewStylishMagazine, | June 13th, 2011 Construct a bra before assembling your bathing suit for great fit.
Want More Information?
Please call for an appointment today! 804-536-4465
Hello and Welcome!
Please bear with us a little longer as we continue to work on this ol’ blog of information. We can’t wait to start helping everyone with their alterations needs, but first we need to take care of some official business. Look for the price list and examples of completed projects within the next week. Oh … Read more
