Make a set of quirky cloth napkins with a modern spoon, fork, and knife pattern with my new block printed napkin tutorial and free downloadable template! Supplies: * Napkin Block Printing Template PDF * Unbleached cotton muslin, four 16" x 16" squares * Permanent marker, fine tip * Fabric marker, water or air soluble * …
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Sewing
Review: Gertie’s New Book for Better Sewing
Part beginner sewing manual, part guide to vintage fashion, Gertie’s New Book for Better Sewing: A Modern Guide to Couture-Style Sewing Using Basic Vintage Techniques by Gretchen Hirsch is every bit as practical as it is pretty. The book is filled with tips and tricks for perfecting sewing techniques, patternmaking, and creating a perfect fit, …
Review: Kwik Sew Organizer Patterns for Craft Test Dummies
I reviewed Kwik Sew Organizer Patterns on Craft Test Dummies! Craft Product Review: Kwik Sew Organizer Patterns I definitely know a thing or two about keeping a craft room neat and tidy, so these Kwik Sew organizer patterns are right up my alley. And, since September is National Sewing Month, it’s the perfect time for …
Sunday Snapshot: Gertie’s New Book for Better Sewing Release Party
Last night, I went to The Sewing Studio to celebrate the release of Gertie’s New Book for Better Sewing! The party was lovely—there’s nothing quite as pleasant as drinking wine with crafty pals in a room full of sewing machines—and it was so nice to have a chance to catch up with blogging friends old …