A friend of mine recently purchased a Singer sewing machine for his daughter, who is a tween. That's the perfect age for learning how to sew. I was sewing on a Singer treadle machine as a young child, and my Mom let me use her ancient 50-pound metal brick of a "portable" sewing machine as… Continue reading Sewing Machine Accesories 101
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Reviewing A Handheld Sewing Machine
In our last two homes, I never had a dedicated sewing area. Three houses back, I was sewing for a living, so I had the downstairs second living room as both an office and a sewing room for my business. When the boys were young, and we were about to move to our next home,… Continue reading Reviewing A Handheld Sewing Machine
Snickerdoodle Cookie Room Spray
It's Fall, and that calls for warm aromas. All the good smells without the calories or carbs to tempt you 😉 Snickerdoodle cookies are so good, not going to lie, but all I need is the smell to be satisfied. It's time to get out your essential oil treasure chest and mix. Snickerdoodle Cookie Room… Continue reading Snickerdoodle Cookie Room Spray
Celebrating the Return of the Light – Winter Solstice
Every year for as long as I can remember, the Winter Solstice has been my day. As we enter November and the days shorten, it stays on my mind constantly. Into December, I watch as the minutes dwindle of daylight. In the north, the nights become very long. It's not light till almost 8 am,… Continue reading Celebrating the Return of the Light – Winter Solstice
Sewing A Bread Bag
When I was younger I sewed constantly. I went from sewing tops I sold on Shakedown Street at Grateful Dead shows in the early 90's as a reaction to Grunge music, to creating Medieval and Renaissance outfits where a dress could be 15 yards of fabric, custom sewn. Then it went in to backpacking and… Continue reading Sewing A Bread Bag