I love the sewing machine! I consider it one of the greatest inventions. It allows me to make more homemade projects, make more quickly, and with more uniform stitching than by hand. Right now is a great time to purchase a new sewing machine. You can find great deals… and stretch your precious dollars. Even [...]
JoLene's Sewing School Blog
A Stitch in Time… Works Just Fine!
Price is the Mother of Invention – Sewing Handmade Items $aves You Cash!
One of my daughters was shopping at a baby boutique and while there something called a stroller blanket caught her attention. These blankets are so popular and they are the rage right now in the world of infants. This particular blanket was made of a cute designer cotton fabric on one side and a super [...]
Children have “SEW” much fun as they prepare for Fair!
Wa-hoo!.. Country Fair season is here once again. I love the Fair with its unique, familiar, and embracing sights, sounds, and smells – which include; the exhibits, crafts and pavilion filled with handmade items. You can’t forget Fair food; elephant ears, corn dogs, sno-cones, and cotton candy… or overlook the rides, games, and entertainment. As [...]
Girl Scout Service Project was ‘SEW’ Rewarding
Giving service is so satisfying – for both the giver of the service and the receiver of the service. Last winter when a local Girl Scout troop asked me to help them make pillowcases which they would donate, I immediately said yes without hesitation! These girls were from Troop 747 out of Lewis Elementary School [...]
Spring is here… and can be found at the Lewis School Crafters GardenFair
Due to the impact of budget cuts on our schools they are driven to make up lost funding however they can. Our PTA’s are working tirelessly to come up with ideas to raise funds to support programs for our kids. One creative support idea that I love which local schools have come up with is [...]
