Letting Go of Stuff ~ in My Sewing Room

The more I declutter and get rid of unused things in my sewing room, the easier it gets to let go of even more items that I'll never in a million years get around to using.

Showcasing ~ Counting Quiet Book

I love sharing quiet books with children. They're as much fun for me as the child I'm reading to / playing with.

Showcasing ~ Shadow Appliqué Pillow Cover ~ Tutorial

I've done plenty of appliqué work, but until today, had never heard of shadow appliqué. I love the effect, and what's more, it's a perfect project for using up lots of small scraps of fabric.

No Zip Pencil Case ~ Easy to Make Drawstring Bag

Time was on my side this week. Consequently I managed to whip up some drawstring bag pencil cases - no zipper required.

Sock Softies ~ 10 Free Tutorials

Softies can be elaborate creations, or they can be simple enough to be made by a child. Today's roundup showcases softies that are all made from socks.

Sock Snake ~ Tutorial by Julie, from Sum of their Stories

Showcasing ~ Simple Embroidery Scissors Case ~ Tutorial

Embroidery scissors have quite sharp points, and as such, really should have their own dedicated case for when out and about. Today's showcased tutorial will help, if like me, you need to make a small case for your scissors.

Drawstring Toiletry Bags

Sewing has been sporadic as of late here at Threading My Way. My motivation is back, but time is not always on my side, both for sewing and blogging. So, a quick post today to show you some drawstring bags I recently made.

Showcasing ~ Drawstring Backpack for a Softie ~ Tutorial

We adults inevitably end up carrying the softies that our kids insist they must bring along when out and about. Not any more! Today's showcased tutorial solves that problem - the kids can carry their own softies in their very own drawstring adventure bag.

Showcasing ~ Sashiko Coin Purse ~ Tutorial

In my handbag I carry a both a wallet and a coin purse. The small wallet is for notes and credit cards, whilst the coin purse separately houses coins, USB drive and a Swiss knife set with all sorts of gadgets such as scissors and a nail file. Having both a wallet and coin purse means I can easily carry one or the other, or both.