Posts by Andrea
Beautiful Fabric
After taking a couple weeks off of my sewing projects for the holidays, it’s nice to get back to them. And what better way to do that, than by playing with fabric, which happens to be the topic of this week’s chapter in The Colette Patterns Sewing Handbook. To really understand fabrics, you really need…
Read MoreCrockpot Cheese Tortellini
I originally found this recipe in the 2011 Taste of Home Summer Slow Cooker publication, and love it. Printable Recipe
Read MoreHalf Moon Colorist Quilt
I decided a while ago that I wanted to tackle a quilt with curves, but hadn’t been brave enough to do it. I’m pretty decent a sewing a straight line by now, but how on earth you get curves to work still seemed a little beyond me. Then I started sewing a few clothes. I…
Read MoreA Good Christmas
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas from our house to yours! Here’s hoping you have a wonderful day full of family and fun.
Read MoreSpiced Molasses Cookies
This year I’ve decided to try several new recipes, for the holiday season. I’ve made Red Velvet Fudge – which is amazing, even if it turned out a little dry. It was totally the fault of my cooking thermometer though… I think I totally need a new one. I made some Subway style chocolate chip…
Read MoreHe Did It!
The Doctor! He did it! He’s saved us! We’ve all survived yet another predicted end of the world. I’m sure this is at least the 3rd one this year. So, I think it’s time that we all thank the Doctor, who always manages to save the earth (even if it is at the last minute).…
Read MoreFancy Feet
Thanks to a recent episode of Sewing with Nancy, I’ve decided I want to try out some fancy new feet for my sewing machine. I’m so glad I remembered to set my DVR. Apparently the local PBS thinks they should run the sewing shows at 6 o’clock on Saturday mornings. Crazy people. Don’t they know…
Read MoreBack in the Groove
It started with a squeak and with every stitch a new one. My machine is really due for a service. It’s to be expected with the large number of hours I’ve put on it recently. But the squeak wasn’t the only problem. The first major issue was when my bobbin started pulling multiple threads. That…
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