Fall Fashion Fabrics!
September is my favorite month because it’s not too hot and you can feel the crisp air coming for fall. At least in New England that is! Fashion is always at its best with sweaters, cardigans, jeans, and boots. As…
Four Styles of Summer Fashion
What’s nice about dressing for summer is that you don’t have to layer up with sweaters, coats, and boots. You can throw on one thing and a pair of flip flops or sandals and be out of the house within…
Fabric Gardening Accessories
Fabric gardening accessories, like this little girl’s matching hat, apron and gloves, are fun to make. When we think about sewing projects we may not think about gardening accessories. Somehow the garden and the sewing machine are not things we…
Back to the future with bean bag chairs
How many of you remember bean bag chairs? You know…the big lump of fabric filled with beans that was probably the most comfortable seat in the house if you were a kid? Well, they haven’t gone away. In fact, they…
Fabric: Fun fabrics with a retro feel
Just as certain smells can transport you back in time, certain fabrics can do the same. If the smell of freshly baked cookies reminds you of your grandmother’s kitchen then you must surely remember her oilcloth covered kitchen chairs. If…
Color of the month: Denim blue
If honeysuckle pink is not your color, never fear…denim blue is here. According to Sherwin Williams’ trend reporter “..denim blue is the color of the hardworking people of our country’s past, present and future.” Denim blue can be found everywhere;…
Fabrics: Welcome Bowser & Boots inside with pet friendly fabrics
Many of us have four legged friends that are simply part of the family. We invite them to sit on our sofas and chairs and some of you even invite them into bed with you (and you know who you…
What fabrics are good for tote bags?
Tote bags are a fun project. Choose a quick, simple pattern and make different totes for different uses. Sturdy fabrics such canvas, denim, drapery fabric, and upholstery fabric are best for tote bags. Since tote bags seldom require cleaning, novelty…
