Most Used Sewing Tools ~ Point Turner

Anyone who sews great looking bags knows how to make corners that sit just right. Somewhere in the process of pushing the corner out to a fine point, you can be certain a tool or little gadget will be used. So, what do I use to turn points?

Showcasing ~ Director Chairs Makeover ~ Tutorial

Have you ever thought about revamping tired and worn out director chairs? Whenever I walk past my sad and sorry looking director chairs, I think that I really should do something to fix them up, but it all seems too complicated. After seeing today's showcased project, it doesn't seem as hard as I initially thought.

Showcasing ~ Gingham Pincushion Makeover ~ Tutorial

No need to start from scratch when making a pin cushion. Recover one that's seen better days - a quick and easy project.

Reusable Fabric Grocery Bags

Since showing you my reusable fabric grocery bag a couple of weeks ago, I've made another nine shopping bags. Ten bags all up - six for me and four will become presents. 

Threading Your Way ~ Features

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

An awesome bag, added to both the Denim Refashioning and the Bags & Totes link parties. Made from denim and Tilda scraps hand sewn together...

Sashiko Denim Bag ~ Tutorial by Vicky, from Vicky Myers Creations... this week's featured blog. Vicky, look out for your blog button in my sidebar. Vicky Myers Creations is largely about making unique items from recycled materials. Vicky has written many comprehensive tutorials. I especially love her denim rag quilt, denim tote bag and wicker chair transformation.

How to Repair a Large Rip with a Sewing Machine

What do you do when your son presents you with a pair of shorts that have a huge rip? Said son felt the tear was too large to mend. Even if I could fix it, he thought the repair would cause the shorts to be tighter than they already were.

Leave it with me, I said. I couldn't make the rip any worse, and the shorts weren't wearable as they were - so, nothing to lose.

Spring - the Best Time of the Year in the Garden

I'm continuing to spend a lot of time out in the garden. Spring really is the best time of the year to enjoy the outdoors. New leaves are emerging, buds are turning into flowers and the weather is simply glorious. I know it's only a couple of weeks since I showed you photos of our garden, but today I'd thought I'd share some more.

Showcasing ~ Yoga Mat Bag Tutorial

Inspirational quotes often form part of the design on sports t-shirts, but sadly, the clothing doesn't last forever. What better way to keep the inspirational quotes alive, than to incorporate them into another sporting item. That's exactly what Jill did when she made a yoga mat bag.

Reusable Fabric Grocery Bag

Reusable shopping bags are definitely the way to go - much better than plastic bags for a number of reasons. I'm on the lookout for the perfect grocery shopping bag and so I tried a new to me pattern.