Sewclueless

Oh My - I've been busy!

2011-09-17T04:32:00.000-07:00

Despite my desire and longing to sew, life is still getting the best of me. For those interested in seeing what, tune into Jennylouraya.com.

Intro- Who I am.

2011-07-16T16:52:00.000-07:00

I'm back! Thank you for inspiring me Dana Made It! and WhipStitch!

Quilting clueless?

2011-07-04T08:41:00.000-07:00

I've heard of ladies sewing for cash, but has anyone tried quilting for cash? Below is a beginner video on quilting. Here is a link on a quilting for cash quilting program.

Hello Kitty Ring

2011-06-28T23:48:00.000-07:00

I have been intrugued and renewed my childhood interest in Hello Kitty. I came across this on Modcloth. It is not officially called a Hello Kitty ring, but can we think of anything but? You decide =) Ring (see more bow jewelry) Source: http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/2TitZ3/www.polyvore.com/my_top_favourite_rings/collection?id=670517

The Art of Selling Art via Success Magazine July 2011

2011-06-13T19:33:00.000-07:00

I just finished up reading an article on Timothy Adams. Very talented. To check out his site click here. Or copy and past his Etsy Store URL http://www.etsy.com/shop/TimothyAdamDesigns. Hubby liking belt by Timothy Adams =)

'Sew it All' Sneak Peak video!!!

2011-03-24T10:57:00.000-07:00

All-in-One Organizer Give Away

2011-03-11T11:33:00.000-08:00

simply got to Raya31.com and enter by telling me which one you would like to win. 9 prints to choose from!

March is National Craft Month and the Jo-Ann Crafts Ad Coupons

2011-02-26T16:13:00.000-08:00

I am only aware of March as National Craft Month only because I got my latest Jo-Ann flier in the mail. I always look through these with amazement and thinking of all the things I could do if I just had this and had that. Then I get to the end of the pages... and sigh... because I know that I already have way too much supplies and to justify another trip with the babies in tow. I do want and

I am on a sewing brake because...

2011-02-15T15:26:00.000-08:00

1) i have too much on my plate. even allowing my domain name expire as I am not able to put all my attention to it at the moment. 2) i need to put my efforts on my Thirty-One Gifts venture. What is it? Check it out here: http://www.mythirtyone.com/mompreneur/ 3) blogging in regards to Thirty-One http://raya31.com takes time too. 4) planning birthday parties for my kids is a lot of

Stitch by Stitch is an awesome book!

2011-01-07T23:31:00.000-08:00

I have yet to do the projects as I just got it yesterday but while going through while sitting around with my kids, I was very impressed with the simplicity, creativity, pictures, and tone of her writing. I will do a more thorough review when I have the chance to get into it. My intent is that this be the first sewing from I do from cover to cover.

'Care from the bolt' tip from getsewing.com

2011-01-06T17:25:00.000-08:00

When you purchase fabric, take note of the care instructions printed on the end of the fabric bolt; (printed care labels used to be available at the cutting tables). Before laying out the pattern pieces, you need to preshrink the fabric and straighten the grain. These two simple steps ensure easy-care garments with straight hanging seams and hems. Preshrink linings & interlinings too.

Sewing lessons give student confidence to make pillows, tablecloths and dresses

2011-01-06T17:19:00.000-08:00

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/04/AR2011010405013.html?sid=ST2011010504032

New Sewing Books: Stitch by Stitch and Martha Stewart's Sewing....

2011-01-02T20:43:00.000-08:00

Hubby has been such an amazing support of my new year's resolution of everything sewing. We are totally revamping the whole living room and turning it into a sewing studio where I can sew away and teach others the art of sewing as well. He took me to B&N today to pick up sewing magazines but after looking through them was not too impressed at $6.99-$9.99 an issue, I headed to the

Purchased Singer SF150G (Dress Form) in Small

2011-01-02T20:21:00.000-08:00

It's not top of the line or the most beautiful or anything but something that is closest to my size and has decent reviews and decently priced combined. I went with Amazon despite it being a few bucks more expensive than Joann.com because the return policy is just so much better if there was a problem with it, and according to reviews, there are problems more times than one would expect.&

Free Giveaway: Owl Flannel Shirt Dress (extended until Dec 31 PST)

2010-12-15T23:26:00.000-08:00

In the Spirit of Giveaways....I will be giving away something too..... I was not able to make the Sew Mama Sew deadline but I will be sure to be on next year. But for now, I present to you: This is a pillowcase style shirt with a coordinating tie. It is 100% cotton with serged seams for extra stability. In order to win this dress, please leave a comment telling me about your

Sew Mama Sew Giveaways!

2010-12-15T19:13:00.000-08:00

Going on until December 17. There are hundreds of participants and it would be days before i get through all of them, if I tried. I have only entered 5 giveaways so far, only entering for things I would really want. The last one by Hanamik. She makes keychains that are so cute. You can check her page out here: http://hanamik.blogspot.com/2010/12/giveaway-day.html There

Keep These Seam Finishes in Your Bag of Tricks - Threads

2010-12-09T17:08:00.000-08:00

Keep These Seam Finishes in Your Bag of Tricks - Threads

One on One Sewing Courses in North County

2010-12-08T10:28:00.000-08:00

I am now offering sewing courses in the North County San Diego. 4-week sessions 10:30 am - 1:30pm 12 hours of instruction Sewing also available in 8-week, 12-week and 16-week instruction Other classes (one-time and series) available: Gourmet Cooking Healthy/Whole/Raw Foods Home Organization Home Management Finances Mothering Personal and Image Development Not-So-Desperate Housewife

Free Sew News Magazine for a friend, 2 for 1, BOGO

2010-12-07T10:14:00.000-08:00

Been thinking for awhile of getting this magazine. I just took advantage of the Martha Stewart 3-for-1 subscription the other night. Hmmm...should I get another magazine? This is such a sweet deal. A picture of giving to yourself and to others ;) I have seen this magazine at Bookstar in La Jolla and it is my favorite one of all the sewing magazines I have seen thus far in my

Bobbins for my Brother

2010-12-07T07:38:00.000-08:00

Finally getting bobbins. You can somewhat gage how much one is able to sew with how many bobbins they've got. Well... maybe... or maybe not. But in my case, I have been sewing so little that for the past year, I have been able to make it with 1 bobbin. But this year coming, i am going to sew 10x more so that calls for 10 bobbins. Makes sense, right? =) Just wanted to

Brother® LB-6800THRD is the same as Brother® LB-6770PRW

2010-12-03T09:49:00.000-08:00

...unless I am just overlooking something. No matter how hard I look, I see the specs are the exact same thing and the only difference is the name. Check out the 6700 here from the Brother website: http://www.brother-usa.com/HomeSewing/ModelDetail.aspx?ProductID=LB6770PRW The most thorough coverage of the 6770, i found here: http://www.mrvacandmrssew.com/

You have the winning bid! Cricut Once Upon a Princess ($14.29) and Cricut Serenade ($16.34)

2010-11-30T02:01:00.000-08:00

So I did it. I got on eBay to seek out the best deals possible for these expensive Cricut cartridges and within minutes, I won 2. Crazy for a gal who still have to receive her Expression from Joann.com. To my defense, I got them at a steal with a combined savings of $90 from their retail prices. 'Serenade' is for me because I love the nature, trees and birdcage images. I see myself putting

Cricut Swarm San Diego

2010-11-28T23:38:00.000-08:00

Due to my recent craziness over the Cricut machines and everything tied to it, I've decided to start a Cricut San Diego Swarm Page. I just found out the other day that my friend has an Expression that has been in the box for 2 years. With mine coming, we'd like to start a Swarm together. Don't know what that is? Check this out: http://www.cricut.com/promotions/