I love pins. Pins are like tiny fingers that never get tired. If you pin properly you can seam together any two pieces of fabric easily and neatly and create almost any kind of three-dimensional softie shape. Yes, pinning is tedious at times, but it's this sort of preparatory work that makes sewing projects succeed….
Archives for July 2013
Why I’m Uncomfortable With the Term “Work/Life Balance”
This post is part of a six person blog hop on the topic of work/life balance. A chat on Twitter sparked this discussion. This is a big topic and I think our perspectives will vary in interesting ways. Okay, here we go! In 2004 I became a mother and left my full-time job. It was…
How to Tell Which Side of Fleece is the Right Side
First, happy 4th of July to you! We went to the Needham parade this morning. Our eldest daughter, Roxanne, is away at sleep away camp for a month. This is the first time she isn't with us on the 4th of July, one of her favorite holidays. She's very patriotic. The little girls were excited…
The Position of Soft Toy Makers in Today’s Sewing Industry
One of things I like best about sewing dolls and stuffed animals is that it gives you permission to jump into sewing without knowing the rules. The language of sewing is intimidating for a lot of people. Not sure what a dart is? Can’t sew a zipper yet? Don’t really get grain? That’s totally…
Flower Power Rattle Pattern and Stuffing Forks
I have a new pattern out today: the Flower Power Rattle. This is a soft, easy-to-hold toy with crinkly petals and a gentle rattle sound, perfect for a new baby gift. And it's a quick-sew pattern that you can make, start to finish, in under two hours. Josephine was pretending to plant, pick, and smell…