Sew Everything Workshop

This is my favorite sewing book. The author, Diana Rupp, came to the studio I used to work at and she is so creative, so nice, so funny, and SEW wonderful. She really is the kind of person you just feel happy to be around. The book is fantastic; her writing is extremely informative, inspirational, and funny. The projects she includes are great. It really is a wonderful resource. She also showed me that you can sew on paper, which is absolutely amazing! Sewing without thinking about keeping your fabric straight! It is like drawing with a needle. Here is the link to her book and website:

http://www.makeworkshop.com/content/sewbook/sewbook.html

Apron pictures from sewing 2 will be up next week, unfortunately my camera's battery was dead during class last night.

Amy Butler Fabrics

Above is the amazing Amy Butler, designer of incredible fabrics and patterns. Her designs are inspired by the beauty of nature and vintage charm. Her husband does all the photography. Butler's book Midwest Modern is one of my favorite books. For more sewing inspiration, please check out her website: http://www.amybutlerdesign.com/mainmenu.php?fl=1

SOWA Open Markets Tomorrow!

I will be selling my designs tomorrow at the SOWA Open Market in Boston's South End. This is a wonderful market that runs every Sunday throughout the summer into October.

The market includes local artists, farmers, music, and antique dealers. The market is very DOG friendly and has free parking at 450 Harrison Ave. Yes, FREE PARKING in Boston - amazing!

The market is at 460 Harrison Ave and runs from 10-4 this Sunday May 23rd. Hope to see you there!

http://www.southendopenmarket.com/

Excitement in Sewing 1

Jessica's Vibrant Poppy Tote
Roxanne's Canvas Striped Tote

Jess's Retro Deer Tote

Karen's Paisly Dragonfly Tote

Bree's Retro Hearts Tote

What a wonderful class we had on Thursday! Everyone was SEW EXCITED to learn how to sew! This makes me SEW excited to teach! The great energy was apparent in the fabulous tote bags each person made - they are beautiful, each shining with its own personality. I can't wait for next week - retro aprons! Stay tuned for more...