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Blog 5: Sew Much to Do, Sew Little Time
Tutu Made With Leftover Fabric Welcome back! My latest not-for-profit project was a tutu for my good friend's new daughter, whose...
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Oct 11 min read


Blog 4: Why I Don’t Follow the Pattern
My first love was reading. Some of my earliest and strongest memories was going to the bookmobile in our small town and the school...
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Sep 102 min read


Blog 3: Starting a Yo-Yo Quilt
I’ve started working on a yo-yo quilt—an unfinished project passed on by a friend. Though I never imagined making one myself, there’s something meaningful about picking up where someone else left off. As I dive into the art of sewing consistent, beautiful yo-yos, this quilt is slowly becoming a long-term labor of love.
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Aug 272 min read


Blog 2: Sharing the Stitch – How I Pass On the Joy of Sewing
Over the past 10 years, I’ve collected, cleaned, and repaired sewing machines—giving them a second life and sharing the joy of sewing with others. From thrift store finds to gifted machines, each one has helped someone new learn to sew, without needing to invest upfront.
jlmccoy59
Aug 192 min read


Welcome to My First Blog!
From First Stitches to Weekend Projects: My Sewing Journey
Welcome to my very first blog post! I'm excited to begin sharing my love for sewing with you. Like many in my generation, I first learned to sew in junior high and received my first sewing machine during college—a gift that marked the beginning of a lifelong creative journey.
Over the years, my sewing projects have evolved through many phases: from making clothes for myself, to home décor, to children’s outfits, and
jlmccoy59
Aug 131 min read
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