March shines brighter in the sewing world – it’s National Quilt Month, with National Quilt Day, (Saturday, March 16, 2024) nestled in its cozy embrace! It’s a special time for everyone, from those who have pieced together countless quilts to newcomers just threading their first needle. This month offers a unique opportunity to integrate the enchanting… Read more »
The Journey Begins Hitting the road for a motorcycle trip through Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming was like diving headfirst into an epic adventure, peppered with a bit of “what have I gotten myself into?” moments. It’s funny how cruising through these states with my buddies and their better halves, each pair sharing a… Read more »
Alright, fellow GenXers, Millennials, and Gen Z, gather around as I spin a thread about navigating the sewing landscape, learning from baking blunders, and the uncharted territories where Google and YouTube fall short. So, grab your coffee or tea and join me on this intergenerational ride through stitches and floury escapades. From Easy-Bake Oven to… Read more »
Whether you’re a novice just starting out or someone with some sewing skills under your belt, I’m here to provide you with a brief overview of my suggested tools and notions that will help you make your sewing a more successful and enjoyable sewing journey. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll highlight the different areas of… Read more »
The following information is published with the permission of Kelly Scharber of M5 Farmhouse as part of her Frequently Asked Questions page. Q: AGE REQUIREMENTS/IS MY 8 YEAR OLD READY FOR SEWING LESSONS? This is a BIG one! I get asked this one a lot. I’ll give a brief explanation here. **Please do not intentionally misrepresent… Read more »
Using Sewing to help others March 16th, 2020 is> the day I “temporarily” closed the doors to the Sewing and Fitting Mentor Studio.COVID-19, a new curveball, in a long, recent succession of curveballs thrown into my life. However, this one impacted not only me & my family but the rest of the world. I’ve witnessed… Read more »
Celebrating National Sewing Month National Sewing Month is HERE! Are you as excited as I am? Why am I’m“sew” excited? (pun intended) you ask. It’s a whole month dedicated to MY favorite subject and passion since I was a young girl. You will find sales, classes, like-minded people, and exhibitions to showcase the art and… Read more »
There’s more than one kind of sewing? Has this ever happened to you? You’ve recently met someone new, and they shared their joy sewing with you. You then follow by asking them one of these questions: “Could you hem my pants?” “Replace this zipper in my jacket?” or “I have this really simple dress that… Read more »
Choosing sewing patterns is fun and exciting! However, selecting a pattern that matches your skill level and size can seem like a daunting task even for the not-so-new sewist. Start with matching the pattern’s level of sewing difficulty to your own sewing experience. For best results, select a pattern that is appropriate to your skills… Read more »
Test September is my favorite month and fall my favorite season of the year. The leaves are changing their wardrobe into a wild array of colors, the days are getting shorter, and the evening temperatures are getting cooler which means cozy sweaters, flannel shirts, hoodies, and boots! I love wearing my collection of boots! It… Read more »