Sew and Sow and So What! A journey through my world of sewing, gardening, cooking and rambling. Monday, April 16, 2012. I have found that many of the tasks around the house run so much smoother when I have a helper. I am not sure this qualifies as HELPERS? Baby our Siamese cat was sure I needed help pulling the fabric through the sewing machine. And now it has become a habit.

Country living, Modern and traditional crafting. Wear it Out or Use it Up! Friday, July 31, 2015. Patchwork of the Crosses and a Sunflower.

Crafting a rural spirit - -. Wednesday, August 12, 2015. A bit wrinkled, it looked much nicer after a proper pressing! When marking a hem, I use the old fashioned method of having the person step up onto a chair, while I sit on the floor and hold a yardstick to measure the distance from the floor to hemline. I use straight pins to mark the hem. The bodice was stitched of white Kona cotton, and the lining was as well. Perfect for a warm August day. We bought the eyelet in April.

Thursday, September 3, 2009. Sew and Sox now on Etsy! I finally opened my store on Etsy. I only have a few magazines up there now but I will be adding more stuff over the next couple of days including more magazines, fabric and vintage items. Saturday, July 18, 2009. Has a ton of tutorials.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011. Wednesday, January 5, 2011. I HAVE A Janome 744D so exciting. Saturday, November 27, 2010. Twinkle Sews - Age of Innocence. Twinkle Sews - Skyline Skirt. I used my first invisible zip with the invisible zip foot. Its okay but I think I can do better. Thursday, November 25, 2010.