July 2017 ⋆ Creative Sewing & Living

Did You Know? How Fabrics Are Named

July 10, 2017July 6, 2017 By : Dcandrew

Many fabrics are named for the places in which they were first produced. If you love traveling as much as you love beautiful fabrics, this sampling of examples will prove interesting: *Calico – A cotton printed on one side, this

A Tapestry

July 8, 2017July 6, 2017 By : Dcandrew

Our life is like a tapestry of intricate design With lovely patterns taking shape As colors intertwine, Some of the threads we weave ourselves By things we choose to do- And always a loving Father’s touch

Cake Mix Lesson

July 7, 2017July 4, 2017 By : Dcandrew

A little boy is telling his Grandma how “everything” is going wrong . . . school, family problems, severe health problems, etc. Meanwhile, Grandma is baking a cake. She asks the child if he would like a snack, which of

Murphy’s Laws of Sewing

July 6, 2017July 4, 2017 By : Dcandrew

Fusible interfacings always fuse to the iron. The serger only eats the customer’s garment. If you need 6 buttons, you will find 5 in your button box. The seam you meant to rip out is invariably the other one. When

I Refuse to Be Discouraged!

July 5, 2017July 4, 2017 By : Dcandrew

I refuse to be discouraged, To be sad, or to cry; I refuse to be downhearted, And here’s the reason why: I have a God who’s mighty, Who’s sovereign and supreme; I have a God who loves me, And