More Sites to Get YOUR Blog Seen...

Last year I wrote a post which drew a lot of attention - Sites to Get Your Blog Seen. I've come across some more sites where you can submit your sewing and crafting projects to be featured, so today I'm reposting, with additions to the original. It's a LONG list!!!

You've written a great post, so how do you go about getting it seen? Whenever I write a sewing tutorial, or post about a handy sewing tip, I submit it to various sites, in the hopes that they will feature it. Today I thought I'd show you some sites that have featured my work, as well as others that I plan on submitting my projects to in the future.

Even if you're not interested in having your projects featured, you may find some new to you sites that are full of ideas and inspiration.

A New Venture...

I share most of my sewing projects with you, so I thought it was about time I showed you a joint venture my daughter and I have begun.

80's Fashion Making a Comeback...

This little pair of shorts could have come straight from the 80s - the bright print, the geometric shapes and the neon pink.

Plaid or Check ~ What's the Difference?

As a child growing up, I used two terms for fabric with a pattern of squares - checks or checkered, and tartan. No one ever explained the difference, and I never thought to ask. Basically, if it was a simple pattern with no overlapping squares, I called them checks, and if the pattern was more complex, with overlapping squares and lines, to me the fabric was tartan.

In recent years, I'vs seen another term added to the mix - plaid. I've seen fabrics labelled as plaid, when I thought they were checkered. And I've also seen fabrics labelled as plaid, when I would have called them tartan. My childhood perceptions needed questioning and research, to find the correct terms.

Threading Your Way ~ Features...

This week's features - (all have been Pinned)...

An adorable little dress, added to the Dresses for Girls link party. I just love the bright colours against the white. If you are looking for inspiration to make a dress for your little one, there are now more than 500 dresses in the collection...

Spring Inspired Multi-Color Frock ~ Tutorial by Farz, from Colors of Our Rainbow

A Couple of Sources of Free Ribbon...

I'm always on the look out for ways I can save money when sewing, even if it's just a few cents. Until recently however, I was unwittingly throwing out ribbon that could have proven to be useful. I'm sure I'm the only one who was not being resourceful, but just in case I'm not alone, I thought I'd share how I accumulated this little pile of ribbons.

Quilt As You Go Zippered Pouch...

I'm on a roll making zippered pouches. It's very satisfying and becoming quite addictive. I don't think a girl can have too many.

Machine Appliquéd, Quilted Cushion...

When I attended the recent quilting retreat, I knew I'd need to take along a cushion, both for comfort and to give me a little extra height. I'd deliberated for some time over what to make with one of the projects from the previous year and decided a cushion would be the perfect way to show off the appliquéd leaves.

Sand and Sidewalk Boardshorts ~ Pattern Review...

Perhaps those of you in the Northern Hemisphere are starting to experience warmer weather and maybe thinking of clothes for Spring. Here in Australia, we're well into Autumn and the weather is cooling down. Cooler weather doesn't stop the kids from wearing shorts, though. 

What's Happening in April...

A quick heads up on some sewing related happenings in April..

Sewing for KIDS...

The next Kids Clothes is April 20 - 26, with the theme Wild Things. Sew clothes for your kids for one hour each day for seven days. Sign ups are open.

Sew the Franklin Dress for this month's Flip this Pattern with the sisters at Frances Suzanne. The sew along will remain open until April 30. Competitor Flips will be showcased the week of April 26, and voting will begin May 1.

Threading Your Way ~ Features...

This week's features - (all have been Pinned)...

A fabulous jumpsuit, added to the Shorts, Pants, Leggings link party. Includes detailed instructions to make your own...

Summer Jumpsuit ~ Tutorial by Wen, from What's Mummy Up To

Is it Worth Attending a Quilting Retreat?

It's not cheap to attend a quilting retreat. There's the overall cost of the retreat, plus an additional cost for each kit used in the workshops. Add to that accommodation, travel expenses and incidental, must have fabric purchases and you will have racked up a reasonable sum of money. Having recently attended a three day quilting retreat, I thought I'd share my experiences.