• General,  Session 18,  Sewing/Quilting

    Create-a-Pincushion

    06/10/2019 /

    What is it? – “A pincushion is a small, stuffed cushion, typically 3-5 cm across, which is used in sewing to store pins or needles with their heads protruding to take hold of them easily, collect them, and keep them organized. Pincushions are typically filled tightly with stuffing to hold pins rigidly in place.”  Wikipedia.  Really, is that all there is to it?  Pretty black and white description but yes, it’s a clever tool that is truly necessary for every sewing studio. Keeps all of our pins and needles organized and safe from…

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  • Session 17,  Sewing/Quilting,  Tool School Extra Credit

    Thimbles Extra Credit

    05/29/2019 /

      Extra Credit with the Shibaguyz   Shannon and Jason Mullett-Bowlsby are the dynamic DIY duo known as the Shibaguyz, and the creative geniuses behind Shibaguyz Designz Studio.Their award winning crochet & knit designs have been featured in and on the covers of both US and international publications. Their craft, portrait, and fashion photography has appeared in six books and numerous magazines around the globe. Together, the Shibaguyz team currently has over 300 published patterns and 10 books credited to their names.   Shannon and Jason live in Seattle, Washington with their…

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  • Session 17,  Sewing/Quilting,  Tool School Extra Credit

    Hot Hemmer & Hot Ruler Extra Credit

    05/06/2019 /

    Extra Credit with the Shibaguyz   Shannon and Jason Mullett-Bowlsby are the dynamic DIY duo known as the Shibaguyz, and the creative geniuses behind Shibaguyz Designz Studio.Their award winning crochet & knit designs have been featured in and on the covers of both US and international publications. Their craft, portrait, and fashion photography has appeared in six books and numerous magazines around the globe. Together, the Shibaguyz team currently has over 300 published patterns and 10 books credited to their names.   Shannon and Jason live in Seattle, Washington with their three…

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  • General,  Session 17,  Sewing/Quilting

    Hot Hemmer & Hot Ruler

    04/29/2019 /

    What is it? – Think about what we do when we construct any sewn project.  Most likely we take large pieces of fabric and cut them into small pieces of fabric and then we sew them back together into large pieces of fabric again.  And it’s all done with some creative vision in mind.  If we measure, mark, cut, pin, press and sew accurately the result is something that is pleasing to us.  If we don’t . . . ah well, then not so much.  But there’s more to consider.  More effort…

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  • General,  Knitting/Crochet,  Session 17

    Mini Weaving Loom

    04/01/2019 /

    What is it? – When you think about it you’ll have to admit it’s true. Most of us have been weaving since childhood. Remember the square plastic looms we used as children to weave countless preformed cotton loops into all of those square hot pads using that funny looking long hook? It was great fun because we could select the color patterns for our own personal designs and we were really making something. Regardless of how far in the past our childhood was, the history of loom weaving predates us all…

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  • General,  Knitting/Crochet,  Session 17

    French Knitter & Wonder Knitter

    03/20/2019 /

    What is it? Here’s a question for you. What is the easiest way to make eye popping embellishments for everything from home decor projects to fashion accessories? Also throw in the ability to make stunning jewelry, elegant scarves, clever hats, attractive belts, beautiful throw rugs, cute coasters, decorative place mats with matching table runners and so much more.  Oh, one more thing, make sure the process is incredibly simple and has unlimited creative potential. The answer?  I-cords of course.  That’s right, those woven cords of yarn we made as children.  Remember…

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