One of the joys of growing up in Miami in the late 70’s /early 80’s was all the crazy opulence abound. People were making insane amounts of money and living in a seriously materialistic world. One of my favorite displays … Read More...

I want to take this opportunity to say Happy Father’s Day to my dad in Seattle! It was him who bought me my first sewing machine (that I still have, I might add!) Thanks Daddy!!

Father’s always seem so harder … Read More...

I am SOO excited to report that the fabulous Wendy Mullins has come out with some fantastic new patterns for Simplicity.

These super stylish new pieces are for knits. Ah- but working with knit fabrics can be a bit of … Read More...

I am always on the lookout for fun new sewing pattern resources. I just happened upon Modern Sewing. This site has some interesting sewing patterns available and they are free! From a corset to panties, to men’s jackets … Read More...

While scouring the web for a cool belt pattern, somehow I stumbled upon another cool project though is completely unrelated. The web reminds me of when you were a kid looking up a topic in your World Book encyclopedias and … Read More...

I hated the 1980’s honestly. As a teenager in the 80’s, I was obsessed with the 40’s. I would wear these fabulous high-waisted pants with gorgeous little tops and even turban-like head wraps. Seriously, I wish I had those now- … Read More...

Lifetime TV’s website has started featuring crafty projects on their webseries: Crafted. Needle Arts expert (and Craft Gossip’s very own Knitting Editor!) Vickie Howell will be featuring fabulous projects for every season.

Her first project has gone live today … Read More...

The long lost cousin of the famous Sock Monkey, Soctopus is an eight-legged creature made from traditional red heel socks and button eyes.

Friends of Socktopus features adorable Do-It-Yourself Kits that are super affordable and very easy to make. Or … Read More...

Sometimes it’s just easier to buy online. As a sewing instructor, there are sewing items that I always need to replenish- mainly zippers. I started thinking of the concept of buying sewing supplies in bulk. I came across the Zipperstop… Read More...

Remember when you were like 16 and your dreamy crush made you a mixed tape? Well what could be better than that? What about a mixed tape and Sewing!

Mixtape is an all things crafty zine fused with music. Their … Read More...

I am currently redoing my studio. I have a day bed that definitely needs some sprucing up- so have been on the lookout for easy but cool throw pillows.

These modern pillows are just what I’ve been looking for. Easy … Read More...

I adore shoes! I also love embellishing shoes. I was being featured on a show on the DIY Network and the topic was Weddings. As I’m always the dressmaker, never the bride, I thought why not create a fun project … Read More...

I love quaint little footstools and have quite a few throughout my house and studio. But this darling little fringed ottoman is just so absolutely adorable retro. I think I need just one more !

I had a new student come to class the other day and she had the most darling sewing basket to hold all her supplies. I amused to the tackle box / vintage lunchbox / Chanel box / whatever I can … Read More...

I was having a small dinner party the other day. As I was setting the table, I realized that I did not have placemats. I remember when I was growing up my mom had a variety of mats to choose … Read More...