Fruit Pie Pot Holders/Hot Pads

Fabric: Real Photo Fruit Fabric(s) from Joann

100% Cotton 44" Wide

Crust fabric from Stash 

Extra Wide Double Bias Tape

Other Materials: Insulbrite for center

Similar Fabrics Here: 

Blueberry Print

Mixed Berries

Raspberries

My New Sewing Studio/Space

Let's take a tour!!

Walking In 

Love the natural light from the 2 windows

Area for Patterns

Yes I have a lot!!!!

Sergers: Singer Pro 5 & Brother 5234PRW Limited Edition

I keep 1 with dark colored threads and 1 with light colored threads

Baby Lock Espire (BLSR)

Cutting Are 

Bernina 200E to the right

Bernina 1008 Below

Pressing Area

Oliso Pink Iron

This is Why I Sew........Free 2 B Me!!!!!

Sewing has so many benefits - here are 5 that you might not know about. Share with a friend who sews! 

Video Link Here: 5 Ways Sewing Improves Life

Sewing Helps the Brain

Studies show that sewing helps develop a hand to eye coordination that is good for the brain. It also keeps ours fingers agile and nimble. In addition, it is always good for our self-esteem when we mend our daughter’s clothes and watch her wear it again and again. If you have never done this, try it, it sure feels great and that is good for the heart too.

Joy through creativity

There’s another aspect of these kinds of creative pursuits that is often overlooked, and that’s the pleasure we take in learning new skills and getting better at something. No matter who you are, it’s thrilling to watch yourself get better at something you care about.

Joy through appreciation

Sewing taught me about what makes something high quality. Being able to see the markers of quality and read past marketing hype helps me make better decisions, and feel good about the things I do buy.

Joy through community

Sewing can connect you to a community of women (and some men!) who share your oddly old-fashioned appreciation and creative obsession.

Dashiki Top DIY

I made my cousin a Dashiki top for her Birthday.  She'll be taking pics in it later.

Her son will wear the same.............I watched a YouTube video and it was pretty easy to follow and make!!!

Front

Back

DIY Dashiki Top Tutorial Here: DIY Dashiki Top/Jersey

Read my previous post on the history of the Dashiki Here: Dashiki Fabric All the Rage

Husqvarna Viking Sapphire 875Q Up for Sale!!!!

Check out my eBay listing for my Viking Sapphire 875Q up for grabs.....I gotta let one go!!!  I'm running out of room!!!
See eBay listing here: Viking Sapphire 875Q-Quilter's Dream Machine!!!