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Geek out on machine mechanics!

If you've ever wondered how the sewing machine makes a stitch, these are the videos for you!  Skip through the YouTube ads at the beginning and you are welcomed into the world of Groz-Beckert. They...

Musings from a 100 Day Stitch Book Challenge

Reflections of two days into my 100 Day Stitch Book Challenge with Ann Wood Handmade.

Celebrate and Challenge Yourself this Me Made May

Me Made May 2023: Celebrate your sewing wins and challenge yourself to do more, different, better.   

This little Sidney went to market

The Merchant & Mills Sidney sweatshirt is a versatile, easy-to-sew top that is perfect for transitioning weather - like every day in northeastern Ohio! Off to the early morning North Union Farm...

Quick and cute kids' Easter outfits!

Still enough time to whip up some darling Easter outfits for your kiddos! Sweet spring fabrics and a versatile sewing pattern like the Wiksten Baby + Child Smock Top/Dress make an easy transition ...

Enjoy making and giving embroidered paper Valentines

Learn the basics of Japanese Paper Embroidery from this delightful book that will inspire you to create beautiful cards and gifts by embroidering onto cardstock, journals and even boxes. Full of ea...

Sizzling Named Reeta

Debbie dazzles in the Rita Shirtdress by by British designers Named Patterns. It is perfectly paired with this vibrant organic rayon from Cloud9.

Pre-order the newest fashion/sewing magazine!

GET READY for TAUKO: the all-new, all-in-one "fashion-forward, sustainability-inspiring and sewing-pattern publication" from Europe!

Happy spring with Tilda!

Spring colors abound in Tilda's "Birds and Sunflowers" quilt panel from the Sewing by Heart book by Tone Finnanger.

Lollipop + Gus for girls by p&m Patterns

Loving all the details on this comfortable and stylish outfit that features a sweet top and skirt by the French designers p&m Patterns.