Lotta Jansdotter writes on her blog (02 April) that she would love to see what you’ve made using the patterns in her book Simple Sewing. She included Ahn-Minh’s placemat and magazine holder in her post. If you’d like to share you can send your photographs to questions[at]jansdotter[dot]com. I’d like to see too!
In case you have not heard of it, Simple Sewing is a fantastic book full of simple, beautiful patterns for yourself and your home. You can read about how much I love it here.
Related: Glittergoods scaled down the doorstop she made from Simple Sewing, and it has a happy ending. (Such adorable elephant fabric!)
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![[creepy hand made of meatloaf]](/images/sidebar/2010oct/meathand.jpg)
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![[crawly spider cakes]](/images/sidebar/2010oct/crawly.jpg)
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8 responses so far ↓
1 Kristi // Apr 25, 2007 at 11:09 am
I have been seeing that book everywhere. It’s getting rave reviews. It’s inspiring me to try to tackle some new sewing projects.
2 kris // Apr 25, 2007 at 4:00 pm
Do you have a favorite fabric shop(s) in Seattle? I have a list of sewing projects that I want to do this summer and will definitely be picking up this book. I’m just a bit leary with ordering fabric online.
3 Julie // Apr 26, 2007 at 9:36 am
The best fabric store I have found in the PNW is called Bolt in Portland, OR. A small store but a fantastic stash of fabrics. Esthers Fabrics in Winslow on Bainbridge Island is also worth a visit. It’s an easy walk from the ferry, just turn left on the main drag of Winslow.
4 Ellen // Apr 27, 2007 at 4:47 am
This book is everywhere. Just saw it at the library. You are all making me want to sew. Question, though: what’s a good basic machine for a beginner?
5 dawn // Apr 28, 2007 at 11:27 am
This book makes me want to sew too! I’m in the market for a sewing machine…I’m w/ ellen- what’s a good basic machine for a beginner? Any ideas Megan?
6 Mama Lu // Apr 28, 2007 at 3:55 pm
I have a friend who is an avid sewer. I’d like to put together a ‘sewing’ gift including a mag subscription for her. Do you have a suggestion for the best magazine (hip, easy, creative)?
7 Abby // Apr 28, 2007 at 4:13 pm
I just finished my first sewing class Thursday night! I made a vest, and I’m quite proud of it. I signed up to make a “zippy bag” at the end of May. And now I think I really need this book – as long as I can remember how to thread my machine and make a bobbin, too!
8 Michelle // Apr 30, 2007 at 10:43 am
i absolutely LOVE this book! I was making so many things i broke the backstitch on my machine and now it’s in the shop – and i’m jonesing to get it back and do some more!
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