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Placemat

The placemat is traditionally used to protect the wood of our dining room tables, but, as an added bonus, we get to use them as decoration too.  I recently made...

Hand Towel

As a kid, my mom made hand towels that had a crocheted loop at the top that folded over and buttoned down to hang from, anywhere, I guess. Ours always...

Baby Blanket

The smell of a baby - Is there anything better? The weight of their little body on your chest as you rock them to sleep is the best. My favorite...

Cloth Napkin Tutorial

My favorite part of every day is dinner time. Our table is the center of so many family conversations, and I love for my family to be gathered around. I...

Let’s Change The World Together One Drawstring ...

Are you wishing for warmer weather and dreaming of a vacation? This drawstring bag is our go to for travel. It’s large enough to hold everything for an overnight to...

What Is A Bobbin Why Do We Have To Have It How ...

Little girl: “Mrs. Tami, I got a new sewing machine!” Me: “That is so exciting!” Little girl: “Yes ma’am, but can you help me with my bobbin?” When I first...

Pillowcase Dress

I teach sewing to little girls, and they are the funniest humans on the planet. They show up for their sewing classes in dresses and bows. They sometimes carry their...

Saving The World One Stitch At A Time

Me: “What are you doing?” Timothy: “Fixing the hole in my pocket.” Me: “(I’m horrified) with a stapler?!” The day I saw my husband stapling the hole in his pants...

Handmade Not Homemade

I often tell my students that we are making handmade, not homemade, projects. Handmade is a nicely finished project, and homemade is a kindergarten craft project. I’ve had plenty of...

Basic Sewing Supplies

So, you’re interested in sewing but aren’t sure where to begin? What do you need? There are a few things that you will want to keep on hand. As you...