Category Archives: Crafts

Swatching!

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Rebecca Fox

I recently purchased twelve yards of stretch silk charmeuse with the intention of making an infinity dress.  Usually I bravely dive into the dyeing process in such a way that no sane person would: throwing the careful measured process of … Continue reading →

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Glam needlework from the fifties

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

If I could look half as fabulous as these ladies do while wearing these sweaters, I would learn to knit well enough to make them. These are from a 1954(?) McCall’s Needlework Annual. They’re gorgeous. And so are the ladies … Continue reading →

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Blog Love

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

Need a laugh? Hop on over to “What Not To Crochet” It’s made of happiness!! Caftan – huh?.

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Hanger covers, the alternative to destructive behavior

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

After my software’s fourth crash of the day, I realized that I had the choice of either shoving my fist through my monitor or stepping away from the computer and making something with my hands. Since I don’t have the … Continue reading →

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Big Ole Pincushion

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

I decided, for no particular reason, to make a pincushion today. I have a new box of pins, so why not? My main concern was how to fill it. I don’t like pincushions filled with polyfill or batting pieces because … Continue reading →

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The second easiest book you’ll ever make

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

The pamphlet stitch binding is a classic, and one of the simplest you can use. In an effort to use oddball studio droppings, like an 18″x24″ piece of watercolor paper on which I had doodled while laid up from a … Continue reading →

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Sewing with expletives

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

I love sewing shows. When I used to watch TV, I would always tune in to “Sewing with Nancy,” a wonderful PBS show featuring Nancy Zieman. My friend Jen and I have our own version of this show we call … Continue reading →

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Bernina cozy tutorial, part one

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

As you recall, I found an unpleasant surprise when I recently used my Bernina. In order to protect her from further acts of desecration, I have embarked upon a project to make a Bernina Cozy. I’m making this way more … Continue reading →

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The things you find…

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

This is a potholder. I made it this weekend using a couple of orphan blocks and a section of a retired bath towel. Not only did this project net me a new potholder, (of which I am always short), but … Continue reading →

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Why home sewing gets a bad rap

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

I received the new sales circular from Hancock Fabrics. Guess what? It’s Prom Time! Well, it is in the sewing world, anyway, which runs a couple of months ahead of the calendar. This photo from the sales circular is a … Continue reading →

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