Turning ’60’ Frock
Back view - hem is created with many angles. OK – I have to keep saying it in order to believe it, ‘get my mind around it’ that I’m...
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My Blog here is a work in progress...having just brought over all 618 of my posts from my 'Old Blog' which I began in 2005! Please excuse the duplications for a spell while I go through them all.
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Londa
- Mar 3, 2012
- 1 min
Pat’s Creative Re-Cycle Pocket
Pat’s back locker patch recycled into Pocket Isn’t this GREAT!?! Pat – a super helper of mine at the Houston International Quilt...
Londa
- Feb 10, 2012
- 1 min
Nifty Necklines Booklet in TOP PRIORITIES Knit Tops series to the printer!
Londa’s Nifty Necklines for Knit Tops Nifty Necklines Booklet Front Cover Building upon the basic techniques taught in my Booklet:...
Londa
- Jan 9, 2012
- 3 min
Londa’s 5 Minute Center Front Pant Zipper Application
First – my ‘soapbox’ – I think for women – whose tops lap right over left – that the lap on the trouser should similarly lap the same...
Londa
- Nov 20, 2011
- 5 min
Londa’s ‘Coastal Curtsy’ Skirt Directions
One of the most exciting ‘fabric’ finds at the Houston Quilt Market was a booth devoted to the infamous ‘Ruffle Fabric’. Not that...
Londa
- Sep 26, 2011
- 2 min
Londa’s Comments on THREADS 156
I agree – it was the first of my ‘treats’ to myself to enjoy on my VACATION! Took notes as I read… Page 24 – don’t expect I’ll try this...
Londa
- Sep 21, 2011
- 3 min
Apron Stitching – Arghhh to Simplicity Directions!
First it starts off with notions of Piping” and 1/2″ double fold bias tape. More arghhhhh. I selected 3 coordinating little prints – one...
Londa
- Jul 8, 2011
- 6 min
Baby Alyssa Ensemble
I’ve been so looking forward to sewing some little GIRL ruffles – and baby Alyssa,my sister’s granddaughter born May 23 is just the...
Londa
- Jun 27, 2011
- 6 min
Houston Quilt Festival…Londa’s Classes
Houston Quilt Festival Classes with Londa 2011 The Class Catalog has been mailed to Quilt Angels (helpers) from last year. Others have...
Londa
- Jun 17, 2011
- 3 min
It’s SEW Easy -NEW PBS show…
The program is based on sewing and pattern designers featuring education that revolves around their expertise. Projects demonstrated are...
Londa
- May 4, 2011
- 1 min
Use for sweatshirt neck band!
Had lots of fun at this candy store of a quilt/machine shop! What a nice owner – Mary Forte, and her helpers/associates. If you’re ever...
Londa
- Dec 15, 2010
- 1 min
Londa’s Video Demo of Flower Frill Template from Clover
Having fun with these new Flower Frill Templates from Clover – watch me make one… For Londa’s books, patterns, and supplies as described...
Londa
- Dec 4, 2010
- 1 min
Ahhh – Reupholstered an antique chair – FINALLY!
I found I NEEDED: this claw thing to get out old staples – the BIGGEST job of all! That’s what gave me a blister in my palm. Needed a...
Londa
- Nov 28, 2010
- 3 min
Apron Stitching Directions – My Suggestions
Apron Stitching – Arghhh to Simplicity Directions! First it starts off with notions of Piping” and 1/2″ double fold bias tape. More...
Londa
- Jul 29, 2010
- 2 min
Button-Bustin’ Proud of my Girl
Had the joy of paging through my dear daughters’ (27) ‘House Idea” Folder with her last night…what fun! She and hubby are about to close...
Londa
- Jun 30, 2010
- 1 min
Observations on Jeans
Was just ironing my Coldwater Creek Jeans and made some interesting observations… On this pair – waistband cut on straight of grain at...
Londa
- May 17, 2010
- 1 min
Londa’s Way of Setting in Sleeves just posted on YouTube
Yea – finally had my son tape me setting in the sleeves on the linen jacket I made using my Chosen pattern collar design and...
Londa
- Jan 13, 2010
- 1 min
Interesting Shirt Collar
Ironing (in addition to cleaning!) before I leave to go to Laura’s Sewing & Vacuum for a weekend of Creative Sweatshirt Jackets in West...
Londa
- Nov 24, 2009
- 1 min
Buttonhole Elastic Alteration for Skinny Kids
My #1 Grandson, Cole is just SO teeny! His waist is about a 3T – but he’s getting pretty tall – so we buy Size 4 – but then the pants...
Londa
- Jul 29, 2009
- 7 min
Pressing Matters
Find my selection of pressing equipment HERE The article “Going to Press” by Cecelia Podolak in the current THREADS magazine issue 144 –...
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