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March Madness Sale Ends Tomorrow!

Posted on March 18, 2011 by admin

Just a reminder that the Team ESST March Madness sale ends tomorrow! Last chance to pick up supplies for easter crafting with either free shipping or a discount! Take a look at my treasury for eye candy from other team … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth Lee Designs

Posted on March 11, 2011 by admin

Last Sunday I posted a pattern from a company that was new to me. Elizabeth Lee Designs features patterns designed especially for the Breastfeeding Mother. According to their website, We try to give all our patterns classic styling so that … Continue reading →

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Etsy Shop Sale

Posted on March 4, 2011 by admin

I’m featuring a special sale on my etsy shop. It’s Mardi Gras and I want you to celebrate with me. This sale will end on Ash Wednesday (March 9), so go on over and make your selections and use coupon … Continue reading →

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SuitAbility Pattern Company

Posted on February 25, 2011 by admin

Yesterday I listed an equestrian pattern by SuitAbility, a pattern company located in Chico, California. I found their website, but no information on company history on it. The website is copyright dated 2007, but I assume that the company was … Continue reading →

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The Children’s Corner Pattern Company

Posted on February 18, 2011 by admin

This Sunday I’m listing a pattern by The Children’s Corner.  The design is exquisite, but I’d never heard of the pattern company or the designer Elizabeth Travis Johnson before.  So I did a little online research to find out what … Continue reading →

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Eco-Chic Clothespin Bags

Posted on February 11, 2011 by admin

With the revival of the eco-friendly practice of hanging clothes on a line to dry, comes the return of the necessary accessory–the clothespin bag! Aside from loading your apron pockets with clothespins, this is a convenient way to grab a … Continue reading →

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Sewing Machine Instruction Manuals

Posted on February 4, 2011 by admin

I recently acquired and listed a Brother sewing machine manual.  I picked it up because I thought that some used machines might come without a manual and the new owner might want to have one for their machine.  When I got … Continue reading →

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Rick Rack & Embroidery

Posted on January 28, 2011 by admin

Every once in awhile I find an interesting unfinished project in a box full of vintage sewing stuff.  This one really struck me for the simple use of color and the unusual method of affixing rick rack to it.  It’s … Continue reading →

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Issey Miyake Fashion Designer

Posted on January 21, 2011 by admin

  Link to eBay Store When I posted this pattern, I said that designs by Issey Miyake are highly collectible. And this post shows you why. Issey Miyake (三宅 一生, Miyake Issei, born 22 April 1938) is a Japanese fashion … Continue reading →

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Entredeux and Lace Insertion

Posted on January 14, 2011 by admin

Lace insertion is a term used to describe a lace which is sewn between two pieces of fabric as a decoration. Trim with two straight edges is called insertion. Insertion is meant to be sewn between two other edges, either between … Continue reading →

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