Warm Quilts

I have begun collecting embroidered, tatted and lace-edged, vintage handkerchiefs again. Time will tell if I am able to find any from...

Wood, laminate, tile, carpet or, (living in Wine Country) should I consider cork? Although I thought I had my sewing space set-up and...

Between binding a surprise Birthday quilt and enlarging a quilt for a friend, I am trying to get in some reading. Quite honestly, I've...

Last Month, The Smithsonian announced the launch of Smithsonian Open Access, an initiative that removes Smithsonian copyright...

The package postmarked 12/02/2021 just arrived today! The cute fabric postcard contains the following note: "I wanted to send some...

National Handwriting Day is an unofficial holiday that celebrates and commemorates the practice of handwriting with a pen or pencil. This...

Work continues on my 365-Day Button Project. Over the coming year, you will be seeing your colorful button(s) on my embroidery hoop...

When I was first asked if I would be creating another 365-Day Button Project, my immediate answer was "no, I don't think so." The...

Beginning New Projects As we celebrate Thanksgiving, there is much to be thankful for. We have gratitude for our family and friends, and...

The Gift: Pieced & Stitched with Love I spent the afternoon reading through magazines and looking at fabric in a couple of catalogues. I...

A Warm and Colorful Quilt We met in an empty parking lot - you know, social distancing with our masks on. Exchanging mail from the office...

A Glad Bag of Goodies for My First Sewing Day We find ourselves opening a drawer and not finding what we are looking for. Or, reaching in...

How one heartfelt gesture, a friend wanting to help, brought even more tears of thanks The texts and phone messages were frantic. Friends...

Using our creativity for good is one of the best ways we can make a difference. Through design, art and craft - and with our hands and...

The collection of beach themed paintings at The Art & Soul Shop online store are whimsical and colorful. Each original art piece includes...

If you search online for Sewing Machine Tables, you will find a variety of Singer sewing machine stands that have been repurposed into...

In response to the Northeast Ohio community’s generous requests to provide assistance during the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic,...

Like you, for the last couple of weeks, I've been busy sewing face masks for others. While we've been sheltering in place, it's been...

Today is Saturday, March 21, 2020: NATIONAL QUILTING DAY With the ongoing quarantine, sheltering in our sewing rooms, studios - in our...

Mark Your Calendar to celebrate NATIONAL QUILTING DAY on Saturday, March 21, 2020. The History of National Quilting Day In 1989, the...