Does Periscope have anything to offer to modern sewists? Share your thoughts with me. A coworker mentioned Periscope to me one day when she would be traveling during a critical workplace meeting. She asked if we could perhaps "do a Periscope". In my need to keep everyone happy, I did some research on Periscope. The… Continue reading Periscope for Sewists?
Capes Are For More Than Superheros
So a woman contacted me and asked if I could do capes. I had just completed 140 felt superhero capes for our church vacation bible school. Their theme was Jesus is My Superhero and the director wanted all of the students to have a cape for the program. Four bolts of pink and blue felt… Continue reading Capes Are For More Than Superheros
I Got Published
The momma of the beautiful little girl is a dear friend and she shared with me the struggles that she has finding cute boutique clothing for her daughter. It is a struggle that I know all too well. For me, the challenge had been issued and I knew I had the skills to tackle it. … Continue reading I Got Published
Super Pants-hemmer? Not!
As of June 1st, Fruit From My Hands became established as a business. That is, as far as the Internal Revenue is concerned. What kind of business is it, what do I do? Good question! I've listened to webinars, read blog posts, studied theories, meditated and everything else I could think of to do. There… Continue reading Super Pants-hemmer? Not!
I Sew Because…
I am a sewist, a creator of clothes, quilts, bags, home decorating, and many other things. have sewn for over 20 years. My projects have changed over the years as my needs have changed. I was sewing before sewing was cool. I learned to sew during the last time period when sewing was cool. At… Continue reading I Sew Because…
“Pulling” Fabrics for a Quilt
As mentioned in a previous post, I've signed up for a quilt class and I'm pretty excited about spending a day sewing. Now that I have signed myself along with my mother up for the class, the rush to select the perfect fabrics has begun. I don't know if other quilters are like me or… Continue reading “Pulling” Fabrics for a Quilt
Hemming – Oh the Horror!
Clearly, I am missing something. Would someone please explain it to me? When did hemming pants and sewing on buttons become such a curse? I see lots of Facebook and Instagram posts and graphics stating how much sewists are offended by hemming pants and sewing for their friends. There are t-shirts that say "Yes, I… Continue reading Hemming – Oh the Horror!
Quilt Classes – Live or Video?
Quilt class opportunities are few and far between for me. Sewing class opportunities are totally none existent. Nevertheless, I keep my eyes and ears posted for any chance to make something or learn a new technique. One of my local fabric stores offers classes but they are rarely for anything that catches my interest. They… Continue reading Quilt Classes – Live or Video?
Sewing and Perseverance
I have lived long enough on this earth to know that when I get the feeling that I am not of sound mind or body, I need to stop trying to sew. I have learned that there are days to design, there are days to sew and there are days to just say no. Adhering… Continue reading Sewing and Perseverance
Change of Course on Fitting
I firmly believe that one should know when it is time to stop pursuing an idea, trash it all and start over from another direction. If you like the "outside the box" metaphor, then I envision holding a lit match to the box and setting sail in another direction. I've been struggling through several garments… Continue reading Change of Course on Fitting
Fruit From My Hands 