Funny how decades have more than one life. When I was in high school, we were all abuzz for the 60s and the “hippy” lifestyle. Or at least, the bowdlerized version we imagined it was. For my oldest, it’s…
Updated: Thanks so much for all the interest and the great turn-out for Sewing Buddies! I’ve closed out sign-ups for 2010 and matched all the folks who have joined us. We’ll re-open the Sewing Buddy Project at the New…
What’s that sound? The doorbell ringing? Oh, my! A whole mess of boxes from FedEx! Whatever could be in them? <Gasp.> That’s….the title of my book. Could it be??? It IS! My book has shipped from the warehouse! I…
Today hasn’t really been my best day. Our oldest and I selected a pile of patterns a while back, and I’m working on whipping up a vest for her in anticipation of her big 80s-themed birthday party this weekend. …
Fabulous quizzing, everyone! Answers are below, in red ink. Must be the former schoolteacher in me seeping out… Tim Gunn, the marvelous man who most of us know through Project Runway, is most famous for what phrase, frequently uttered…
Originally, I thought this would be a fun activity for Sewing Buddies to do together, but the more I mulled it over, the more I wanted to open it up to everyone! So, for your Monday evening enjoyment, a…
Whipstitch Atlanta is hosting our first-ever Craft Swap! The ladies at the shop have planned a themed event, including afternoon tea. We’re calling it “Gloves Encouraged,” and will be laying out tea, cookies and flower pins for all of…
It’s competition time! I love a good quiz, sometimes regardless of the subject matter. But a sewing quiz? Am ready to rock OUT on that bad boy. Whipstitch is proud to present: my very first Sewing Quiz! Woot. Questions…
We’re away at the beach this weekend, and it’s GLORIOUS. I brought some embroidery to do in the car, and some English paper piecing to do in the evenings while the babies are asleep and my after-sun lotion works…
It’s totally not too late to get your very own Sewing Buddy! Round 2 of matching is going on NOW. Skip on over to the original post and leave a comment to join in the fun! I’ll close out…
My publisher asked me if I would put together a mini-movie trailer for my new book, which will be out in a month (eek!). It was SUPER fun, way more fun than I anticipated. Our oldest helped me film…
Hooray for sewing buddies! This project is growing rapidly, and I have to say, I am delighted to see it! The first round of Sewing Buddies have been matched with one another, and Round 2 are receiving their confirmation…
He already dropped off a giant package for us: It’s because he loves us so much. Inside that giant wrapped package? ALL our Christmas and holiday prints, just for you! Cottons, flannels, corduroy, patterns, embroidery, kids’ items, trim. All…
When Lizzy House’s new collection Castle Peeps was released, I ordered the entire thing for the shop sight-unseen–after Lizzy Dish and Red Letter Day, I didn’t need to see it to know it would be fabulous. And boy, is…
Sewing Buddy Program ™ I’m super excited to announce the winners of the Overmost giveaway, but first, I want to say how cool it is to see each of your responses come in looking for a Sewing Buddy! I…
