If you are a seamstress, you probably have an emotional reaction to starting a new pattern. Opening the package, unfolding the onion paper, and straightening it all out makes me excited and nervous. Since I am a less-than-confident, self-taught sewer, I always worry if a project will be perfect or fall short. I try so… Read More
Cookie cutters are great for making cute cookies (obviously), but they are also wonderful for using as patterns for crafting and sewing projects. For example, I made a series of quilted table runners for many annual holidays (New Year’s Day, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, etc.). For the quilting, I decided to use cookie… Read More