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Happy New Year Everyone! I’m kicking off 2019 with a new exciting sewing adventure… Stitching Zen with Gail & Jen. My friend Gail and I have teamed up to offer a unique sewing experience. We have planned a year of exclusive patterns, fitting techniques and embellishments. My favorite part is creating new looks… So, after …
Hi Everyone, I hope everyone is shifting into Fall… I’ve gotten into the routine of going to visit my Mom and Dad every Tuesday (when I’m not traveling). I have to admit, it’s my favorite day of the week most weeks. My Mom likes to hang out with pjs and a robe when she’s home …
Hey Everyone, It’s my last day in Sunny Florida… Sort of a Working Vacation Day. I had an amazing time with my friend Becky and the Ladies of Leofest (August Birthday Girl’s Weekend in St. Pete). I’m busy getting some stuff done before I fly home tomorrow to ‘Little House on the Prairie”. Apparently the …
Join Gail and me for and fun, festive and inspiring sewing event. Holiday Zen with Gail and Jen is a one day hands-on sewing event. Start the day with coffee and some yummy bites while mingling around and making friends. Then we’re going to start working on the Zen Jacket. This easy to wear jacket …
I had an awesome weekend… I debuted 2 New Fabrics at Stitches United this Past Weekend. In my Easy Yoga Pants and Beyond Class, I was super excited to offer students two patterns and two fabrics to choose from. In addition to my Easy Fit and Sew Yoga Pants Pattern, I also gave students the …
Hey Everyone, I wanted to take a moment and share all the fun we had this past weekend. I drove up to Fleming Island on Saturday afternoon from Orlando. On the way, I passed the Daytona 500 Speedway. I arrived with perfect timing to join Debbi and her parents for a yummy dinner at her …
Hey Everyone. I’m so excited about my new Yoga Pants Pattern. I’m busy working on the instructions and pattern. Also, I want to have some video tutorials ready to go when I release the pattern. When I was making my samples, I played with decorative seams. Today I want to show you how to …
Hey Everyone, I’m so excited to write my first blog post in my new blog! Today I want to show you how to draft pants from a jeans pattern. This is a Q&A from one of my students in my Craftsy Class – Perfect Jeans for Every Body. The big thing is to put the …
Hi Everyone, I want to wish you a very happy holiday and New Year. I hope that you get to spend time with your family and friends. As I think about Christmas this year, I’m reminded of all the things that are really important and how blessed I am. My family (parents, brother Scott and …