Along with fabric I think that notions is the second place winner of collections in our sewing studios.  We love to try new things, collect a lot of goodies, and there must be a

Embroidery Stitches are more than just a straight stitch. Sometimes I forget that and just keep repeating the same basic embroidery stitch after another.   The most common stitches that I use are the

I have been busy this last week or so.  Trying to catch up on my Quilting for others, myself– starting new projects, catching up on some older ones. I love the variety that happens

Just recently I revisited the Posie Quilt Block– and I just knew i had that block somewhere around in the sewing studio.  Well, I couldn't find it, however I did find this posie quilt

Today we will be going over a pretty simple and basic technique- How to Applique Yo-yo's.   It's Springtime around here and the flowers are starting to pop out of the group, and the

Last week for the Sewing Studio Spring Clean we talked about Thread.  This week- Organize fabric. I am pretty sure that we are all kind of in the same boat together.  We LOVE fabric!

I have seen some wonderful tutorials out there and there is even a series on 7 different ways to bind your quilt {if you sign up for blog updates, you will receive a pdf

Round Robin Winter Wonderland Row 6 by ~ This week we have Kristi from Quiet Play designing the next row of the Round Robin Winter Wonderland.   I’m Kristy from Quiet Play. I’m a

The weather outside is getting warmer! I love Spring.  I am hoping that a few days we will go on a picnic with an outdoor blanket.  The kids love it.  I can bring a

Awhile ago I had posted one of my most popular posts on the blog. Ending Bum Crack One Pant at a Time.  Just looked at the time stamp on that post– 2008!!! whoop whoop.

Hi everyone!  This month Spring is finally arriving and after a few long days in my sewing studio – The Sewing Cottage, I have decided that it would be a lot of fun to

Today I am finishing up the Quick as a Fox Quilt Along.   We will be going over how to bind a quilt.   I have been so excited and impressed at the quilt