Inspiration

Even though it's mid-February we can start planning our spring sewing room / laundry room refresh projects! This year my goal is to create a sewing environment in my home that is organized, attractive, and functional. One of the largest objects in my sewing room is the ironing board. It better be attractive!  Read more...

What do you do with leftover quilted fabric?  There are so many projects that come to mind. After sewing our Tamarack Jacket with a hoodie we have lots of fabric left over. One project that I've always wanted to sew is the Easy Does It accessory bag designed by ByAnnie's Patterns. Read on...

Have you ever wondered how much fabric it might take to make a wider and longer chenille scarf? Or - is there a different way to make the scarf than cutting bias strips? We answered these two questions. Read on...

Have you ever tried to sew strips of Batik Rayon together to make a Chenille Scarf? I had not, but now I have. We have a wonderful customer who asked us if it was possible to use a Rayon Remnant Pack for just this purpose. Read all about our little experience...

Valentine's Day is a very special day. Whether you celebrate with a special meal, chocolate, flowers, and candy - or simply start with desert - it's a special day to enjoy. We decided to add a bit of bold and bright to our table setting this year. Simple strip piecing with accents of a traditional "heart" make this table setting perfect for this Valentine's Day. We hope you enjoy My Valentine Table Setting.

Handbag and tote project have so many components. It's not just a pattern and fabric coordinates. We are making this task simple for you! Download a copy of THE MATCH and keep it handy. We took the guess work out of matching our batik cotton with the ByAnnie accessories. Also, read about our easy way to purchase a complete project kit of any ByAnnie Pattern!

Bag and accessory making is an amazing skill! We have always wanted to add patterns, notions, and accessories specific to making hand bags, totes, and storage accessories. We hope you are inspired to take the leap and try your hand at crafting these amazing bags.

Decorating for the holidays is always a joy for me. I love incorporating our fabric into a style that fits the holiday season I'm celebrating. I also love to use every inch of fabric for more than one project. Our Christmas Tree Skirt Project is the perfect example of decorating and managing fabric "leftovers".

It's is delightful to sew for young boys and girls. The Tate double-breasted jacket is just too cute to pass up. The pattern is designed for heavy weight fabric and a nice simple lining. However, we chose our Batik Cotton Jersey Knit and Batik Rayon for this sweet Tate Jacket.

The Tamarack Jacket by Grainline Studio is a perfect fall jacket that is simple to construct. The jacket style is loose and the construction is simple. Except for bags, accessories, and purses - this is my first experience sewing a quilted jacket - with quilted fabric. I'll share my experience making this jacket with our quilted batik cotton.

Summer is almost over - and September starts tomorrow. We decided to coin August 31st as "It's a Wrap". Well...  it's time to put our "fall" foot forward and think about simple coverups and wraps that are easy to sew and easy to gift to our special friends! Enjoy It's a Wrap!

What do you have ready in your wardrobe to cover your shoulders when the morning and evening chill strikes? Your coverup can be as simple as a one-hour kimono or a styled and elegant jacket. Read on...