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Sewing Enthusiasts to Celebrate National Sewing Month: Indulging Your Inner Betsy Ross - Mon, 30 Aug 2010
Sewing enthusiasts across the country and, in some cases, across the world are gearing up to celebrate a special month dedicated to the art, utility and passion for sewing. The challenge to indulge an inner Betsy Ross is the focus of classes, special sales, featured books in libraries and all-night stitch-ins throughout the month.
How-to workshops in St. Charles teach sewing, styles - Thu, 02 Sep 2010
Inside the DIY Style Workshop in St. Charles, there's a whirl of sewing, designing and teaching happening most days of the week.
Giving to others, one blanket at a time - Fri, 03 Sep 2010
LAKEWOOD - With steady hands directing a busy sewing machine, Donna Ogden warms her heart by sewing a blanket that will keep others warm.
Featured quilter keeps project under wraps - Fri, 03 Sep 2010
FAIRMONT - Janet (Pinky) Saxton's sewing room is filled to overflowing with piles of quilted fabric.
PHOTO: Well done in Milford - Thu, 02 Sep 2010
Mariana Matthews, right, of Milford, sewing instructor at the Milford Senior Center, checks on Phyllis McPhee, center, of Milford, who is making a Japanese kimono as Lydia Morey, also of Milford looks on.
Wanted: Spare bedrooms and garages without cars - Sat, 04 Sep 2010
Does your garage hold everything but the car Is your spare room everything but a bedroom If your garage is your man cave or if that extra bedroom has turned into a craft room, sewing room, or anything but a bedroom, Central Wisconsin Sunday wants to hear about it for a future Lifestyle story. Call Deb Cleworth at 715-422-6730 or e-mail Deb.Cleworth@cwnews.net.
Friday, September 03, 2010 - Sat, 04 Sep 2010
Support Our Soldiers, S.O.S., will be making cool ties and helmet coolers for soldiers on Wednesday, Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 12134 Airport Road, Martell. Attendees should bring sewing machines, thread and general sewing supplies.
Slain deputy laid to rest in Orderville - Fri, 03 Sep 2010
Slain deputy laid to rest in Orderville By Mark Havnes The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Sep 3, 2010 09:07PM MDT Orderville • Brian Harris was so tall that the sewing machine he used to stitch a pair of shorts and a shirt in home economics class at Valley High School had to be propped up on blocks. “He flaunted his work to the ladies in the class,” said Lynn Spencer of his friend, who was 6-foot-7 ...
Group sewing up projects - Wed, 01 Sep 2010
CERESCO – Each month, a group of women come together in Ceresco, each with separate projects but also with a single purpose.
Alexander teen wins $5K and third place in national sewing contest - Tue, 31 Aug 2010
After learning to sew only a year ago, and despite being derailed by a car accident, an Alexander girl won third place and $5,000 cash in a national sewing competition. The sponsor, Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts, announced the winners earlier this month. Grace Raines, the daughter of Eric and Heidi Raines, was one of more than 112,000 applicants in the prom-outfit contest. Her prize was $5,000 cash ...