September is National Sewing Month and to celebrate from today until the end of this month we are having a sale over in our shop! Just type in the code SEPTEMBER at checkout to get 25% off all of our fabric....knit, double gauze, or quilting cotton! Just click HERE to pop on over to OUR SHOP! Happy shopping!!! ... View the Post
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How to Care for Vintage Quilts Series
Over the summer I was busy cleaning out my sewing room--it was bad. The cupboards were bulging and fabric was everywhere. It took a few weeks, but now that the organization is back I feel like I am ready for some fall sewing! As I was cleaning, some of the first things I came across were some vintage and antique quilts that were never finished or needed repairs. So, early in the summer cleaning process I spent some time mending them. Each one needed its own care--repairing little holes in ... View the Post
The History of the Straight Pin
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
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
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