The History of the Straight Pin. ***Note: The following short summary about straight pins is taken from the "I've Got a Notion" segment of Stitched, our quilting podcast. You can listen to the full episode, called "It Takes A Hive" here: The straight pin is a notion that most sewists can not live without! Although for centuries many people have invented ways to secure fabric together, the history of the manufacturing of straight pins in America tends to lead us to a few men who ... View the Post
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Sunflower Quilt Pattern
Sunflower Quilt Pattern Today we are excited to release our Sunflower Quilt Pattern...a perfect pattern for summer and autumn! We shared this quilt pattern with the ladies over in THE STASH a year ago but have never officially released it until now! I have however, sewn up several of these...and my latest one was a lot of fun: I swapped the navy for a black with white star print, turned the flower petals hot pink, threw in some swiss dot and then... I also added a sassy ... View the Post
The Heart of the Home: Log Cabin Quilt Pattern
The Heart of the Home: Log Cabin Quilt Pattern Hello Friends. Today as we wrap up the first ever month of The Soul Mending Society I felt like it was the right time to share a quilt that will always and forever be a memorable one to me...the quilt that I made at the beginning of the Covid-19 Quarantine. Sometime in March after schools closed, there were runs on items at the store, and most everything went on pause...I sat in my basement and sewed masks. Piles of masks....for the ... View the Post
15 Charities to Sew For
Throughout this week we are focusing on sewing up some items for strangers. And today is a list of 15 charities to sew for, where you can donate these items! Remember it doesn't have to be big....even one small item can bring hope and love to someone else. Hopefully there is a charity that catches your eye and inspires you to sew! 15 Charities to Sew For 1. Little Dresses for Africa Little Dresses for Africa distributes little dresses made of pillow cases throughout many parts of ... View the Post
25 Ideas to Mend your Home
"The ache for home lives within all of us." Maya Angelou "Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful." William Morris "There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort." Jane Austen "Love begins at home." Mother Teresa "Home is the nicest word there is." Laura Ingalls Wilder "Home isn’t a place, its a feeling." Cecelia Ahern We have been doing a series on our blog called The Art of Homemaking for many years now and it has ... View the Post
Just for Fun Quilt Pattern
Just for Fun Quilt Pattern At the end of December/beginning of January I felt a little overloaded with obligations. We had a fun but busy holiday season. Then...we decided to finish our basement...and so every item from the basement moved into my living space. I was also involved in a lot of different side projects plus our entire family got the flu, our dog died and...well....things got a little bit hectic. My schedule was full. My living space was full. My mind was ... View the Post
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