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Birch Homestead

Hello! Today we are happy to be a part of Birch Fabrics Homestead Blog Hop! Homestead is such a fun line as soon as I saw it I knew that I wanted to make a dress for my girls to wear this fall with it. ... View the Post

Teach the One 2 Sew

Teach The One 2 Sew 2015 is Almost Over

With the end of September our first annual Teach the One 2 Sew Party is almost over.  All we have left to do now is to choose a winner for the prizes (a new baby lock sewing machine for your "student" and a bundle of fabric and prizes for you).  But before we do that we are giving you all a little more time to get your comments or photos added to the list! Soooooo...if you wanted to join in the fun and help someone on their way to sewing get to it!  And then tell us about HERE and you are ... View the Post

Home Decorating· Sew for Home

Simple Curtain Tutorial

Last week we shared 2 of our favorite curtain tutorials from the past and today we have one more curtain tutorial for you.  Its how to make a curtains in 6 easy steps!! It's perfect for beginners and makes for a super fast afternoon project for those who are more experienced with their sewing machines. ... View the Post

Teach the One 2 Sew

Teach the One 2 Sew: Evy from A Bit of Stitch

Today we are happy to introduce you to a remarkable friend.  Her name is Evy.  We met her just over a year ago and were fascinated by her.  Not only does she know the ins and outs of every baby lock sewing machine ever made (which she does), and is a marvelous instructor (which she is) but she is also warm, genuine, and incredibly interesting.  She is one of those people that would be lovely to either spend a quiet lunch with or an afternoon sewing.  (And one of those days we hope to do ... View the Post

sewing· Teach the One 2 Sew· Thoughts

Teach the One: It Takes A Village (and Patience)

This month as we have been talking about "Teaching the One" to sew I started thinking about my own sewing journey. My Grandma tried to instill in me a love for quilting as I was growing up with her numerous quilts spread across her mothers quilt frames...that I enjoyed using for forts...and not learning moments. My Home Ec teacher tried to teach me proper techniques but...eventually had to kick me out of the class when I was far more interested in goofing off than in sewing. My Mom ... View the Post