JoAnn Connolly is the owner of Garden of Daisies Embroidery. She started sewing when she was six. Her work is often featured in Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine. She loves a good, creative challenge.
This week’s pattern pick is Burda 7563.Why it works: This is one of those quintessential pieces that can take you anywhere. It’s styled for jersey knits, so it’s comfortable and forgiving.Why you...
Back in 1982, then-President Ronald Reagan signed Proclamation #4976, declaring September as National Sewing Month:Tens of millions of Americans sew at home. Their efforts demonstrate the industry, the skill and the self-reliance which are so characteristic of...
This week’s pattern pick is the Oliver & S School Days Jacket & Coat pattern.Why it works: Contemporary yet classic, this pattern offers so many options that you’ll have a hard time choosing which to...
Although I know a lot of people, only a handful of them love to sew as much as I do. That hasn’t stopped me from feeling connected to like-minded sewing souls because there is a multitude of...
If you live on the west coast, keep your calendar open on October 9 – 11, 2009 and register for ETA California – Education of the Textile Arts in California. This sewing education extravaganza will take place at the Renaissance...
This week’s pattern pick is Simplicity 2508.Why it works: This fitted and flattering coat is part of Simplicity’s “Inspired by Project Runway” pattern line. It pays homage to the upcoming premier of season...
I can easily get lost in a day of sewing. With head to the cutting table, I rarely look up and before I know it, it’s “What’s for dinner, Mum?”. But I can just...
This week's pattern pick is Butterick 4789Why it works: Summer may be winding down, but there's still time to get in a few warm weather sewing projects before the leaves start to fall. It’s always great...
While supplies last, Bernina is offering their popular “My Label” 3D Fashion Pattern software for free with the purchase of their Aurora 450 Limited Edition “Fashionista” model. With over 180 programmed utility and decorative stitches...
This week’s pattern pick is McCall's 5717Why it works: This works because it takes a basic lined coat and amps it up with one bold stroke.Why you’ll love it: I've...