Archive for March, 2009

My Favorite Pattern Drafting Software

Posted by admin | Filed under Fitting and Alterations, Sewing Savvy, Shops & Resources, Software | Mar 24, 2009 | Comments Off

Let me state first that I use a Mac. Whoo Hooo! For about 17-years I used Dos/Windows based computers, then in 1998 I switched to Mac’s. Life is good.
Initially creative-artsy software was designed for the Mac and more business-style software for the Windows systems. Over time the two have merged and there is relatively little ...Read more.

Terrific Colorful Charms Projects

Posted by admin | Filed under Making Things, New Patterns & Kits, Playing with Thread, Projects, Quick Projects, Weird Projects | Mar 5, 2009 | 1 Comment

I just LOVE these brightly-colored lightweight charms!
Here are a few ideas to get you started on different ways to use them.
Most of the presents or little-somethings I give are handmade – and here’s a perfect example. The picture below is a lace bag holding a special blend of potpourri I created. After adding a couple ...Read more.

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