SweetAdeline Designs

Our first Sewing Sisters event was held this past Saturday.  As Diane A said - ' What can you possibly teach me about needles?  ' Well, Diane was pleasantly surprised after the class was over as she learned a number of invaluable tips regarding sewing machine needles. I learned an invaluable tip as well from Linda B and I am going to share it first in this blog post.  I have been throwing away all of my used sewing machine needles- 'oy, the clutter'.  But no more.   In the Hari-Kuyo ceremony, Japanese women gather once a year on February 8th at Shinto shrines or Buddhist temples to thank their worn out needles and pins for good service. The celebration is known as the Festival of Broken Needles . The burial of the needles is meant to bring rest to the needles and give thanks for their service. Also another aspect is to give value to the 'small things' and not be wasteful. So now I will save my needles in a container and bury them on Febr...

Yes, indeed we are a wild bunch but we are having so much fun and we want you to join in on our frivolity!  Minnie wants to join the fun as well! Sarah and Mickey welcome you to our clubhouse!  But wait, there is so much more!  Here is the staff at Scrap & Sew ready to inspire and encourage you! But what we need are 'Mouseketeers' and they are waiting for us to begin the festivities!  Check them out! So the party begins! Lori, our fabulous new owner welcomes everyone to the event. She has updated the store and made it look fresh and new, yet at the same time leaving the feel of the original Scrap and Sew. But decorating alone does not make the difference to the success of the store.  It is you, our customers and we are so thankful for all of you. The teachers make a difference.  Our teachers inspire you and welcome you to our new fall schedule. Lori will be teaching an Edge to eEge quilting class.  This cla...

These thread catcher boxes are a perfect addition to your sewing space.  If you are like me, I have threads and small scraps all over the place.  To neaten up my sewing area, I stitched one and keep it right next to my icon. If you missed getting your free pattern at class preview, stop by the store and pick one up.  If you do not live in the area, I have the pattern dimensions listed below. 9.25" from fold to cut edge   8.5" from top edge to bottom and 2" boxes cut in the corners. Supplies: (this makes 2 tissue box thread catchers) 1 Fat quarter Aurifil thread for construction Empty upright tissue box. Step #1- Fold the FQ vertically so it measures 9" x 22" Step #2 - Pin the pattern close to the top and cut out pattern.  Re-pin the pattern again and cut out your second cover. Step #3 -Press top hem 1/4 " , then 1/4 " again.  Pressing now makes it easier to topstitch in step #5. Step #4 - Stitch back seam wit...