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Making Memory Pillows
Believe it or not, this type of memory pillow is probably the easiest of all to make as the button placket serves as the closure. Essentially, you cut a square to the desired size + 1/2″, place fabrics right sides together and sew all…
Change is the only constant
Last night, I attended a lecture given by Meg Cox, a former WSJ reporter, who now writes about quilting for various publications. Her talk covered the recent consolidation within the sewing and quilting industry. The old guard is now retiring and closing/selling those businesses…
The joy of multiples
Bet you thought I was talking about twins or triplets! Well, in a way I am. I mean investing in duplicates of commonly used sewing notions and outfitting each work area with essential items to help improve productivity and save your sanity. For example, I…
Finding Balance
After all this time, you’d think I’d remember how hectic the first month of school can be. Nope. The past three weeks have been a blur. I’ve done nothing but eat, sleep and breathe school. No time for gardening, housework or sewing. Thank goodness hubby was away…
It’s quiet – ’cause school’s back in session
Yes, school in these parts starts back God-awful early. Our summer was cut short due to an adjustment of the yearly school calendar. The good news is we’ll be completely done before Memorial Day next year. The bad news is it’s early August and I’m seeing…
When the competition closes its doors…
Hancock Fabrics is no more. The location near me finally closed its doors. I fondly remember many a Saturday morning spent as a kid with my mom as we made the rounds to Cloth World and Hancock’s to look for fabric. You see, Mom…
Should I take my craft business full-time?
Unfortunately, there is a no one-size fits all answer to that question. It really depends on your personal situation. I’m a member of 3 very different craft business development groups (ICAP, Craft Industry Alliance and Make Sell Grow). The leaders are quite knowledgable and…
Teresa Kent
