Fabric puffs

The depths of January aka the perfect time of year for a slow sewing, hand sewing, frugal kind of project. Inspired by my recent post on ideas for using up your leftover fabrics, here's a step-by-step tutorial for one of my stash-busting suggestions......... Suffolk Puffs (or yo-yo’s as they’re known in the US) come from…

Stroll through many antique shops and you’re bound to find a sweet and colorful yo-yo quilt. First made popular in the 1930s, the small, gathered circles that create a yo-yo are super easy to make, and the resulting fabric puff is a fun embellishment for pillows, blankets and more. Make them by hand or use

This project isn’t anything new, but it’s good fun, relatively easy, and can be made to customize your seasonal decor. I am so glad I was able to use such a bea…

My make of a free pattern from Closet Case Files for a scrap filled floor pouf.

A sewing pattern review for Closet Core Patterns Fabric Floor Pouf. Pattern reviews help sewers choose the right patten so that they have success with their sewing projects.

Currently available in the Shop: a matching black silk taffeta hat and muff with "petal" pink silk satin ribbons. We've kept ourselves so very busy over the last month! We've got a whole host of blog posts coming, including several that detail a special project for the Noah Webster House and a review of the MMA's "Interwoven Globe" exhibit. We also have a bunch of events - holiday and otherwise - to look forward to in the next three or four weeks that will provide some excellent material for…

What is body powder with a powder puff? Messy, that's what. You can make a cute powder puff with scrap fabric and a little bit of time. It's a great beginner sewing project.

Take a short cut with your Puff Quilt by using this cheater fabric hack from Courtney Cerruti. Cut down the time it takes to make your Puff Quilt!

bridal veil made of tulle yoyos. I just think it is really pretty.