Tuesday, November 21, 2017

A Word About Stuffing

Thanksgiving is a good time to talk about stuffing . . . 

not the stuffing you eat, the stuffing you use for sewing projects like pillows and fluffy toys. I've tried all kinds. When I used to make things to sell, I bought giant rolls of stuffing from a furniture maker and it was fantastic. If you don't need a bale of stuffing, my favorite by a long shot that is locally available is Morning Glory Brand Premium Polyester Fiberfill. I can usually find it at Walmart. It gives me a smoother result and doesn't clump like some other products do. It's a little more expensive, but worth a few extra pennies for the end result.




I also like Morning Glory Cluster Stuff for some projects. My local Hobby Lobby carries it. It's in small pieces, so it's next to impossible to pack it too tight or for it to clump, and trust me, I've tried. It's more difficult to use in stuffed toys because it's hard to get into tight places, but I love it in pillows and larger projects because it's easier to stuff firmly without the lumps and bumps and the pillow still stays soft.


Any other favorites out there?



Thursday, November 16, 2017

Apron Anyone?

If you need an easy gift for your favorite friends, you can't go wrong with Simplicity 2492. There's not much to say, except that this pattern sews up quick and looks darling. It only takes a yard to 1 1/4 yard of fabric. Rick-rack trim adds some interest and the bias tape is an easy application to finish the edges. I've made this apron with all sorts of prints and trim colors and I love how it turns out every time!