Category Archives: Techniques

Book Review & Giveaway – Machine Embroidery in 6 Easy Lessons by Eileen Roche

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Cheryl

When our good friend Eileen Roche shared her new book – Machine Embroidery in 6 Easy Lessons – with us, we were so excited! Then she asked if we would like to be a stop on her blog tour & …

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A Notion about Christmas Decorating!

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Cheryl

During our recent visit to the Quilt Market trade show in Houston, we stopped by one of our favorite booths – Prym Consumer (makers of Prym, Dritz & Babyville products). They make many of your favorite sewing notions & supplies …

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Technique Tuesday: Re-Purposing Pillows with Menswear

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Cheryl

What’s old can now be new again! “Recycling & Re-purposing” have become the new catch phrases for seamstresses of all ages and a new added benefit for many of our patterns. Thrift and vintage stores and even the back of …

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How to Select Recycled Menswear

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Cheryl

In one of our previous blogs, we talked about using men’s wool jackets & pants to make the Dresden pillow (IJ943). Our new Casual Cape (IJ948) also has a repurposed version using menswear. So the big question for many of …

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Instant Style: Halloween Make-over

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Cheryl

Trick or Treat Time is just around the corner! Why not make some Spook-tacular pillows for your favorite ghost or goblin! Our Zipper Critters pattern (IJ850) can be transformed into black cats, pumpkins and pumpkin-eater people with some spooky Halloween …

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Technique Tuesday: Snap to it

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Cheryl

We love the look of over-sized buttons on our jackets and vests but making an over-sized buttonhole to fit the button can be a challenge and not always the most attractive when unbuttoned. And sometimes you just want a hidden …

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Quilted Purses – Quilting Fun for Everyone!

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Cheryl

I admit that I’m not a quilter! I love the idea of quilting – the colors, the patterns, the artistic expression, but I hate the time commitment. I’m guessing there are a lot of people out there like me who …

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Favorite Tools – The Bias Tape Maker

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Cheryl

Over the years, new tools have been developed that have made our life in the sewing room faster & easier. With so many tools available, we thought we would ask our staff what their favorites are and why. Each month …

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Technique Tuesday: Making Bias Tape

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Cheryl

Whether you are completing your latest quilt or putting the finishing touches on your favorite apron, bias tape is the perfect trim for the job. Indygo Junction has long held that bias tape or binding is a great multi-purpose sewing …

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Recycled Personal Style

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Cheryl

Recycle. Upcycle. Refashion. However you say it, it all points to fashionable fabrics. Indygo Junction launched two new hat patterns that feature recycled denim or menswear. The Banded Beret (IJ931) includes instructions for a cotton/wool version along with one made …

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