Spring is in the air....

It's still cold here but I do have flowers blooming at my house.  Those wonderful early spring blossoms always make me happy.

Today, I was looking through floral style on Pinterest and found these dresses:

I did attempt to locate the site that had these dresses but it was a dead link.  However, I do have a pattern that is perfect for recreating these lovely dresses:

Isn't it almost the exact same dress?  This has a drawstring instead of a zipper.  That just makes it easy to create.  This dress pattern has many variations along with a slim skirt or the full one that is shown.  Hop on over to the Pattern Loft to pick up the Diane Kimono dress pattern by Serendipity Studio.

Also, I have made up a kit for the Folded Star Hot Pads pattern.  It will work for either the round version or the square version.  Here's it is:

Interested in a different fabric combination?  Just ask.

Happy Stitching!

Happy New Year!

I hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday season. I did. I actually visited family for the holidays this year.

HAPPY 2014! What are your sewing goals for this year?

Here's a couple of new patterns in the store:

The first is the Round Folded Star Hot Pad pattern by Plum Easy. This is a fun pattern to work on.  You can use stash, scraps, or you can purchase fabric.  I tried out this pattern before Christmas and really enjoyed the process.  Picture is on my personal blog, Sewing Daily.

The second is the Square Folded Star Hot Pad pattern by Plum Easy.  Again, this is a great pattern to use up stash, scraps, or you can purchase fabric. 

There is a printed interfacing that makes this quick and easy.  Be aware that this is a lot of pressing involved and starch is highly recommended.

I also tried out a new-to-me tool called a prairie point presser.  This worked fairly well but got hot really fast.  Here's a picture:

See the little hole in the bottom of the tool?  If you tie a piece of ribbon through it, you don't burn your fingers when removing it from the prairie point.  This is available via special order with a price of $12.00.

Currently, I do have the 12 pack interfacing available.  It isn't on the website yet but should be in the next day or so.   Also, I'm planning on offering fabric kits to make the hot pads.  If you're interested in a kit, feel free to contact me with color suggestions.

Happy Stitching!