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End of the Year Sewing Vlog

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It has been a while since I posted anything. It is that busy time of year!  I have been wrapping up projects, planning for next year, baking like crazy, and trying to enjoy some family time.  🎄 The video below is a little montage of some organizing, new accessories, and more!  Here is a close up of the feet in the video: And a few of the pretty snow. I have lots of ideas for 2020! I can't wait to share them with you! ❄ ❅ ❆

Making Tab Backed Curtains

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It takes a while for a new house to feel like home. For me, it is all the personal touches.   I finally got my sewing space set up so I can work again! This room is larger than my last one but it is in the basement and has NO windows! UGH! I am so thankful that the Bernina has so many wonderful lights on it or it would be a nightmare to sew in there. I am working on getting some better light and we will eventually open up the rest of the basement allowing natural light in. This is a lovely Waverly fabric I ordered online. Our new house has high ceilings and I needed 9 yards to make two curtains! 😲 I also bought 9 yards of plain curtain lining. It is actually very easy to make lined curtains. A lined curtain will last longer, hang better from the rod, and block light better. Plus, it just looks finished and professional. I chose to make the tabs out of the lining to conserve the more expensive fabric. I want to make a few throw pill...