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Thrift store shopping has been one of my favorite pastimes. I fell in love in 1989 while pregnant with my first child and needed to budget our finances so I could stay home to be a full-time Mom. Now, as a senior citizen, I thrift shop to find and buy the items I don't know I need. Recently I picked up a small booklet titled Sewing Tricks, Complete Guide for the Homemaker. Here are a few of the “tricks” I especially appreciated. Not necessarily for their usefulness but unique

Between sewing a custom baby sheet, smocking dresses for three sisters, and planning Christmas gifts, it’s been a busy week in the sewing room — but I wouldn’t have it any other way!

Tutu Made With Leftover Fabric Welcome back! My latest not-for-profit project was a tutu for my good friend's new daughter, whose...

My first love was reading. Some of my earliest and strongest memories was going to the bookmobile in our small town and the school...

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.

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.

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