How to Identify Simanco Singer Sewing Machine Feet
So you’ve just picked up a vintage Singer sewing machine from a thrift store, and you’re lucky enough to have all or some of the original attachments that came with the machine. But wait....
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How to Sew Bar Stool Slipcovers Tutorial
This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series Kitchen Renovation 2017. To fulfill my dream of renovating my kitchen on a budget, I tried my hand at making custom slipcovers for my new-to-me bar...
How Much Fabric Do I Need To Buy for Cutting Out Rectangles?
This entry is part 1 of 2 in the series Crafty Q&A. I’m trying something new on the blog. I get a lot of questions from readers that I answer privately, but they are...
How to Sew a Heart Mug Rug Quilting Tutorial
In this tutorial, I’m going to teach you how to make this super cute heart mug rug. I’ve made mine in red, white and pinks, giving off a major Valentine’s Day vibe, but you...
Use an Existing Bib to Sew a New Bib Sewing Tutorial
My son just turned four months old and he is definitely starting the teething stage. With teething, bibs definitely save a lot of laundry with all that gooey baby drool dripping everywhere. I’m slowly...
How to Sew a Colour Block Tank Dress
At seven months pregnant, my belly is getting larger and my wardrobe is getting smaller. Time to sew some new clothes! I picked up a few scraps of two different solid knit fabrics (one...
Sewn Knitting Needle Roll Up Case Tutorial
I’m getting really excited about knitting. I mentioned in my previous post about cat themed knitted dish cloths that I purchased a set of bamboo knitting needles in various sizes so that I would...
Diagonal Slice Diamond Block Baby Quilt in Grey and Mint
Last year, I traveled to the fashion district in downtown Toronto with my mom to check out the various fabric shops. We didn’t go with a specific project in mind, instead, just enjoying the experience of...
Mirrored Heart Valentine’s Day Table Runner
This table runner is a great gift for a loved one for Valentine’s Day – or even yourself – for some festive February decor. I participated in a Valentine’s Day swap on an online quilt...
How to Sew a Lined Coin Purse
A few weeks ago, I purchased a metal purse clasp on a whim. I had never made a coin purse in this style before (I’m more of a zipper pouch gal), but I figured...
Bowling Themed Applique Mini Quilt with Printable Templates
I recently participated in a quilting swap online where each participant made a mug rug for another participant’s husband. Each woman provided a brief description of her husband’s interests, then we made a mug...
Quick! I need a Halloween costume!
I love costumes. In my younger years, I did cosplay at anime conventions and at event meet-ups. For the past few years, my priorities have shifted and I haven’t been focusing on sewing costumes. ...
How to Make a Quilted Pumpkin Wallhanging
Two days before Halloween, I was scrambling to finish up a festive Halloween wall hanging. I’m thankful to have finished it in time to hang up for Halloween.t Now it’s one day before Halloween,...
How to Sew an Organizer for Your Planner
This entry is part 4 of 13 in the series 30 Crafty Projects to Complete Before I’m 30. I carry around a day planner in my purse that includes a handy slot for a...
Vintage Singer Buttonholer Tool Demonstration
When I purchased my second-hand Singer 66, it came with a very handy buttonholer attachment. I tried it out for the first time while working on a fidget quilt block that needed four buttonholes,...
How to Make a 3D Pinwheel Quilt Block
This 3D pinwheel looks really complicated, but it’s actually easier and faster to make than a traditional flat pinwheel. I made this pinwheel for a fabric manipulation element of a fidget quilt block. All you...
Fidget Quilt Week 1 Block
This entry is part 1 of 6 in the series The Making of a Fidget Quilt. I’m participating in a fidget quilt contest on a Facebook group, and I had a blast making my first block....
