Threading Your Way ~ Features...

This week's features...

Three awesome quilts, added to the Quilting and Patchwork link party...

Dresden Rainbow: My Finished Wedding Quilt by Jessica, from Quilty Habit

Pencil Cases...

This month, I'm joining in with Kristy, from Hopeful Threads, making pencil cases to help Sew for Kids. The pencil cases, along with other school supplies, will be distributed to children on the Pine Ridge Reservation.

Triple Zip Pouch Swap...

Just over a week ago, I showed you the Triple Zip Pouch I made for the Triple Zip Pouch Swap. That pouch is still making its way to my secret partner. I'll be happy when I know it's arrived safe and sound.

Pride and Prejudice Dress...

I was lucky enough to pattern test the Pride and Prejudice Dress, for Bella, from Nisabell Necessary. When I first saw Bella's Pride and Prejudice Dresses, I just loved the puffy sleeves, the empire waist and the gathered bodice.

Threading Your Way ~ Features...

This week's features...

A large range of quilting tutorials, added to the Sewing Tutorials link party...

Quilting Tutorials by Lorna, from Sew Fresh Quilts

Sew Many Books...

Today's post combines two of the things I love; children's literature and sewing for children. Head on over to Nap-Time Creations, to read my contribution to Sew Many Books.

The Peggy Skirt...

It's almost two years since I came across the Peggy Skirt Tutorial. Ros, from Sew Delicious, had only been blogging for one month at that stage; the same as me. I had never even heard of Mad Men, the TV series that inspired the skirt, but I added the Peggy Skirt to my To Do list.

Threading Your Way ~ Features...

This week's features...

Two awesome capes, added to the Pretend Dress Up Clothes link party. I know some little people who would LOVE these capes.

Superhero Capes by Sandra, from Sandra Sews

Triple Zip Pouch Swap...

Earlier this year, I saw my first Triple Zip Pouch, over at Celtic Thistle Stitches and not long afterwards another at Passion et Couture. I loved them both: the paisley fabric in Fiona's and the embroidery in Marisa's. The design with the three zips really appealed to me. I missed the sew-along, but have had it on my To Do list ever since, so when Erin posted about a Triple Zip Pouch Swap she was joining, I just had to sign up, too.

Denim Refashioning Tutorials...

Following on from Monday's Sewing with Denim post, today I'm showcasing Ten Denim Refashioning Tutorials from the Denim Refashioning link party. Each tutorial contains detailed step by step directions and lots of photos.

Sew a Needle Case Using Recycled Jeans ~ Tutorial by Marisa, from Passion et Couture

Sewing with Denim...

Denim is such a sturdy fabric and I just love the look of it. Consequently, I virtually live in denim jeans and so I have quite a pile of old or ill fitting jeans ready to refashion.

However, denim is not the easiest of fabrics to sew, mainly because it is so thick. Following are my tips for sewing successfully with denim.

30 Minute Shorts...

This pair of shorts was a baby gift for a little boy, made using the 30 Minute Shorts pattern, purchased from Create HOPE Designs. 

Jeans to Skirt Refashion...

Last month I was lucky enough to participate in 
The House of Estrela Refashion Month. In case you missed it, here's my post...

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Threading Your Way ~ Features...

This week's features...

An adorable, little outfit, added to the Tops & Shirts for Children link party...

Onsie Refashions by Magda, from The House of Estrela

What's Happening in August...

Just a quick heads up on some sewing related happenings in August...

When Emily invited me to take part in, Sew Many Books, children's clothes inspired by children's books, I didn't hesitate. Combining two of the things I am passionate about; children's literature and sewing for children, immediately had my head swimming with ideas. Starts Monday...

Kristy, from Hopeful Threads, is teaming up with Sew For Kids to help the kids on the Pine Ridge Reservation with back to school supplies. The main focus for the Back to School Sew-Along is pencil cases.