Star Fish Wall Hanging

As summer comes to an end, here is a Star Fish Wall Hanging to remind us of the sea.  Beena created the beautiful star fish in the center.  I received the fabric back in May.  The border came completely from my stash!  They are all upholstery fabrics that I think go well with Beena's fabric.  The back and binding is a cotton with gold fish outlines, also from my collection.  It is 24 1/2"x25".  I haven't decided whether I will sell it, keep it or give it as a gift.  For now I am enjoying it on my sewing room wall, where it makes me smile and reminds me of home!

Sewing and Craft Alliance National Sewing Month Contest

Its time to enter the Sewing and Craft Alliance national sewing month contest !  It is super easy- just sew something with a heart on it!  Then go to the link above and submit a description and 2 photos.  I just entered, but I'm not posting the picture yet.  The winners will be notified Oct.31.

Sewing Cakes

I just had to pass these craft and sewing themed cakes on to you.  They are amazing and beautiful!  I have no idea why they are on a site called Cake Wreaks, because the workmanship is incredible! 

Happy Labor Day!

Emma and Alice



Book Review: The Sewing Machine Attachment Handbook

Talking about sewing machine attachments is not the most exciting of topics.  Necessary and helpful, but not exciting.  Charlene Phillips does a great job of it, however, in her book "The Sewing Machine Attachment Handbook".  She starts out with a brief history, choosing a machine and then attachments and how to use them.  Lots of color pictures and tips in the 140 pages.  I know I don't use all my attachments to their fullest so I'm hoping this book will help me.  If you own an older machine, Charlene's book will be especially helpful.  She includes how to use a buttonholer.  I found this antique box of machine attachments and this handbook explains how to use them with my Singer Featherweight from 1950.  In case you were wondering- the black circle in the lower left corner above- its a stocking darner!