Tag Archives: sewing
Fix and clean screens
Before you open your house up for fresh air, wash and patch window screens.
A Bear Made With Love
Elizabeth, a handmade teddy bear lovingly sewn by my great-grandmother. I was only 2 when I got it as a Christmas gift, so I don’t remember receiving it, but there are pictures of me holding her after I opened the … Continue reading
Bundles of Energy
Some countries in Africa have barred the importing of used garments because they were destroying local textile industries. Its crazy to think that our cast offs could have greater value to other people than new things in tier own culture. Positively Purging-I welcome … Continue reading
The Quilt
At the beginning of the pandemic, when commercial masks were unavailable to many essential workers, my daughter and I got out our sewing machines, aiming to help. Using nothing but scraps and leftover fabrics from prior projects (some pieces were as … Continue reading
Interesting Fact: Clear Nail Polish Tricks
Thread a needle. Dip the end of a piece of thread in clear polish; when dry stuff, it can be easily pushed through a needle’s eye. Seal Envelopes. Instead of licking the flaps, spread on a thin layer of clear … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 