Shop Talk

All skirt patterns will have free shipping August 23rd and August 24th, 2008. Sale ends at 12pm est. Please request an invoice to clear all charges for shipping and handling. Thank you!

Happy Sewing!

Fall Sewing

It's time to start getting serious about fall sewing. There are so many items that I want to make but realistically I don't have time to make everything. So, I need to make a decision. I've been working a small wardrobe plan using patterns that I currently have in my pattern stash. Right now, it includes a jacket, pants, 2 tops, and a skirt. I'm still looking through the stash to see what I have that will work. I was thinking about using a grey herringbone tencel to make the jacket and pant but I also have a grey rayon that may work. For additional color, I can add some dark turquoise. I want to include a trench coat of some kind. I have the Indygo Junction Trench Topper. It will make a lovely jacket for fall. What are you making for fall? Are you adding to what you already have or creating an all new wardrobe?

Happy Sewing!

Shop Talk & general chatting

I'll start with the shop talk today. I received the order from the distributor earlier than expected but I only received about 2/3 of the order. They are many items that had sold out that have now been re-stocked and there are several new items. Just check out the "What New". There is still a few colors and widths of petersham to add to the store. As the back-ordered items arrive, they will be added. There are a couple of new stablizers and interfacings coming.

I have so many things that I'm working on right. I still have the faux snakeskin bag to finish, the 4 piece fall wardrobe to plan and complete, some pullovers and pants for my son, a jacket for a halloween costume (think Indiana Jones), and some floor pillows. Also, I received the software for the embroidery part of my new machine. I'm really excited about being able to embroider again. However, I think that I have forgotten most of what I had previously learned. So, it will be like started over. I am also a little bit concerned that I may not have enough depth for the embrodiery unit where my machine is located.

I have located a pattern for the costume jacket but it's a little bit small. I will be trying my hand at making the pattern larger. Fortunately, my son is thin so I will probably be able to get away with just lengthening the body and the arms. However, any hints would be greatly appreciated.

Happy Sewing!

Christmas is 130 days away! & Shop Talk

Christmas is going to be here before we know it.

Here's a couple of freebie ideas for children at About.com:

1. Instructions and templates for a shape book. What a great item to personalize for a child.

2. Instructions and pattern for a baby's grab ball in two sizes.


Gift ideas from the shop:

1. Here's a cute little Caterpillar pattern for a baby.

2. Check out the Pirate Treasure pattern for the little pirate lover. Lots of design ideas here.

3. Something for the little prince or princess to tote along their books and toys, see the Castle Keeper tote pattern. What a great way to fuel a child's imagination.


Happy Sewing!

Stuff, Design Details, and Shop Talk

Everything is finally getting back to normal. I'm still not caught up with normal daily household stuff but I'll get there. As far as email, I had over 1000 emails when I returned from vacation. It was a little bit overwhelming but I have almost completed the task of reading through the emails.


I wanted to share the little detail on this jacket from J Jill. I know it's hard to see but if you'll look at the waist you will see just a little bit of detailing. It looks to me like it is smocking. Isn't this a great way to give a little bit of detail to a jacket? Perhaps it could be a way to give a purchased jacket or a custom-made jacket a little more shape. I love the look of smocking and I've seen lots of tops this year with a look of smocking. This is the first jacket that I have seen with smocking on it. I would love to hear about any smocking accents that you have added to your garments.



Shop talk - I ordered from the distributor today. The order should arrive by Thursday next week and I'll start putting items in the store. Most likely, I will start with things that have sold out and then add the new items. If you haven't joined the newsletters, please do and you'll be the first to know what has been added to the store.

Happy Sewing!

We're Home......& Shop Talk

We made it home yesterday. It was a wonderful trip and we enjoyed seeing our families. My son said that it was the best trip ever. It is always sad to leave but we are glad to be home again.

Shop talk - All orders made over the past week which are paid have been mailed. It made for a tremendously busy afternoon and evening yesterday but I'm glad that I was able to complete this project by today.

Happy Sewing!

Breaktime - Going to visit Family! - Shop Talk

I'm going to take a break for a week. We're heading to Arkansas to see our families. I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone. I've been busy the past week painting furniture and the front entry way. I also purchase a new sewing machine with lots of encouragement from my husband (what a guy!).

Shop Talk - I will be away from August 4 to August 12. No shipments will occur during this time period. However, you can still purchase from the store please know there will be a delay in shipping. All orders purchased and/or paid for during this period will be shipped on August 13th and possibly August 14th.

Happy Sewing!!!!