They have names like Singer Rocketeer, Necchi SuperNova, and Elna Transforma. They range from curvy and black with delicate gold decals to boxy and brightly colored. They’re vintage sewing machines,…
How many yards of extra material do you have lying around, shoved in boxes, or littering the floor of your sewing room? Enough to circle the planet? Maybe twice? And,…
The Oscars are right around the corner! I’ve been a huge movie fan since I was a kid. Some of my favorite movies were the ones that had the most…
This Christmas, I gave away more hand-made gifts than I have since I was a child. I gave them with a sort of ashamed “gee-I-hope-you-like-this-but-I-totally-understand-if-you-don’t” attitude. And I was floored…
All quilts tell a story. It's one of the reasons I am so drawn to the craft. One of the quilts I own that has made the most lasting impact…
Are you ready to step up your sewing game? We're here to help. This week, join Diane Gilleland for her class, T-Shirt Quilting: Warm Up Your Life Story, which starts…
Let's all take a moment to reflect on the proud legacy of the sewing machine. Like clothes, jewelry, and clunky kitchen appliances, sewing machines are one of those things that…
Admit it: Some of us (like those of us who work remotely a lot, or travel regularly) are hard on electronics. But when your electronics are basically your lifeline, you…