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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.

Londa

May 28, 20224 min read

Closet Confessions

Now that I’ve got your attention, OH MY GOSH!!! I’m not sure if I feel blessed or ashamed, or perhaps proud of my frugal creativity, but...

Londa

Aug 25, 20212 min read

Mrs. Kate: Creative Singer & Sewist

What a delightful surprise we had when we last visited the kids & grandkids up in IN, when we met our host family through the Candle in...

Londa

Jul 7, 20211 min read

When Life Turns Upside Down

I generally run a mile-a-minute, but I’ve concluded that God needed to slow me down…. These days, I find myself with my right shoulder...

Londa

Jun 14, 20207 min read

Sunflower Fence Mural Painting Fun

The New View from the Sunroom Sewing Studio This Spring/Summer my focus has been working outside in our backyard, the ‘view’ from my...

7 Things Sewers Do To KILL Their Creativity

Londa

May 25, 20203 min read

7 Things Sewers Do To KILL Their Creativity

I wrote these 7 points that I observed back during my retail storefront days, and I continue to find them true to this day – teaching...

Londa

Apr 12, 20202 min read

Thread Spool Mobile

A student gifted me with a box of antique thread spools - and during these 'slow-paced' days, I found them and turned them into this...

Londa

Jul 17, 20191 min read

Why sew? Londa shares her motivation for sewing...

Even though sewing is increasing in popularity, many people get a blank look on their face when I tell them my business and what I...

Patterns for Living – Banquet/Fashion Show Program

Londa

Feb 17, 20191 min read

Patterns for Living – Banquet/Fashion Show Program

Sweet Memories: Church Mother-Daughter Banquet featuring sewing – and an “I made it” Fashion Show for the program. My daughter was 5...

Londa

Sep 18, 20184 min read

Londa's Favorite Book Authors

I love Christian fiction books. I find they enrich and grow my faith. Many know Karen Kingsbury, Francine Rivers... - but there are...

Gift-Making Memories – Past, Present & Future

Londa

Nov 15, 20173 min read

Gift-Making Memories – Past, Present & Future

For me, Christmas means MAKING gifts. Speaking for myself, there is no comparison to the experience of GIVING when I compare giving...

Londa

Oct 12, 20172 min read

Blogger Visit Week – Glenda Sparling

Next up for this week’s blog posts is Glenda Sparling – Sure-Fit Designs. I first discovered Glenda with her book, Fabrique way back...

Londa

Oct 10, 20171 min read

Blogger Visit Week – Gayle Ortiz

I’m going to take you on a visit of different Bloggers that I enjoy during this week while I’m on ‘Nana Duty’, enjoying our 12-year-old...

Londa

Oct 5, 20172 min read

Don’t Miss: Nick Verreos

Nick Vereos on You-Tube I recently stumbled on this great series on You-Tube, Fashion School with Nick Verreos, a past Project Runway...

The Pattern Artist – a GREAT Novel to Read for Sewers

Londa

Oct 3, 20171 min read

The Pattern Artist – a GREAT Novel to Read for Sewers

Recently, I read a wonderful novel: The Pattern Artist by Nancy Moser. I HIGHLY recommend it for a very enjoyable, quick reading...

Londa

Oct 2, 20172 min read

This n’ That of Interest to Sewers

While I’m away from the studio for some family visiting and hubby’s reunion (the BIGGIE!), I’ll be trying to slip in some time to share...

Londa

Sep 27, 20173 min read

Alabama Chanin Stitches – Part VII

STITCHES The books from Alabama Chanin are full of embroidery stitches! And not just your ‘norm’ either. The combination of stitches...

Tools & Techniques for the Alabama Chanin ‘Look’: Part VI

Londa

Sep 26, 20176 min read

Tools & Techniques for the Alabama Chanin ‘Look’: Part VI

The Tools and Techniques developed by Natalie Chanin are a wonderful blend. So much of all this is a delightful ‘twist’ on what I’ve...

Londa

Sep 24, 20174 min read

Textures of Alabama Chanin – Part V

Breath-Taking Texture THAT is what first – and still – draws me to the ‘look’ of Alabama Chanin, the amazing TEXTURE that she and her...

A Visit to Alabama Chanin: Part IV: The Clothing Re-visited:

Londa

Sep 23, 20172 min read

A Visit to Alabama Chanin: Part IV: The Clothing Re-visited:

At Alabama Chanin, the White on White Garments were AMAZING. Call them Bridal, Pure, whatever, but they were absolutely breath-taking...

A Visit To Alabama Chanin – Part III: The Clothing Collection

Londa

Sep 22, 20175 min read

A Visit To Alabama Chanin – Part III: The Clothing Collection

Of course, Alabama Chanin is known mostly for the CLOTHING! I’m publishing this post again today, with the photos resized down. Many...

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