Tag Archives: studio

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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Show me your mess!

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

This… is my studio. Yes, it’s a mess. I admit it. I’m not sure it does me any credit to say that this is 45 minutes cleaner than it was when I got home from work yesterday. When we moved about … Continue reading →

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