Postcards from Kyoto - Misuyabari and Hakotou, for lovers of sewing and handcrafts

Used with permission of Just Hungry

Two blogs I read all the time are Just Bento (about that very subject) and her sister blog Just Hungry (about Japanese food and culture generally.)  Both are written by Maki, Japanese woman with a finely tuned palate and a deep love of food and culture. If [...]

Susan Khalje’s New Web Site

Me and Susan Kahlje

Okay shameless plug time;  in December 2009 I took a short class with Susan Khalje at the Gorgeous Fabrics Studio.  This was something I had wanted to do for literally 10 years and I was not disappointed.  Susan is a warm and personable teacher who is generous with her incredible knowledge [...]

Build a Bead Stash Fast ‘n Cheap

by Diva Phyllis 

Every sewer needs a bead stash, and it’s always a challenge to find the right colors and styles. The challenge is the same whether it’s fabric or embellishment – how do you find what you want?. A quick way to build a bead stash fast and inexpensively is to buy packs of beaded [...]