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Entries from January 2008

New Sew Simple Pattern Released

January 26th, 2008 · No Comments

Studio-259 is happy to announce another Sew Simple Series Pattern. We have just put up our Reversible Headband and Head-Band_dana pattern.
A two for one, two patterns for the price of one, 2 headbands instead of one. This pattern features a printable paper pattern for a headband in 2 sizes, our 2 inch and 3 […]

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Tags: Etsy · e patterns · Sew Simple Series Patterns · sewing for beginners · sewing for kids · new creations · kids korner · Patterns

Studio-259 Forums

January 22nd, 2008 · No Comments

hi all,
Studio-259 will be offering online classes this year on our site as well as on Joggles.com. We also want to have a closer relationship with all you sewing and quilting bugs out there so we are opening the Studio-259 Forums.
We will have several boards that relate to quilting and sewing, a kid korner board […]

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Tags: Studio-259 forum · just talk

Do you need “Affordable Web Design”?

January 18th, 2008 · No Comments

Here at Studio-259 we offer more than just patterns and online classes. We also design websites.
Do you need a website? Would you like a place on the internet to show off your work, hobbies or business?
Then here at Studio-259 we can help. We offer webdesign at prices you can afford. A place on the internet […]

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Tags: website design · just talk · creativity

Give your ironing board a makeover

January 18th, 2008 · 1 Comment

I am the kind of person who likes to have things my way. By that I mean I love to make my own curtains, handbags, bed quilts and stuff like that. I find great pleasure in taking something typical and making it my own. Ironing boards are no exception. I find the typical fabrics that cover […]

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Tags: handmade · tutorials · just talk · creativity

New: Online Class, Ladybug Garden tote!

January 13th, 2008 · No Comments

New Class starting at the Studio-259 Academy. We will be offering the Ladybug Garden tote in an online class that will be a 3 week, 3 lesson online class . This is an open ongoing class that you can sign up for at anytime and make at your convenience.
We will walk you through everything you […]

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Tags: online classes · handmade handbags · In the studio · Patterns · classes

Rules and creativity…

January 12th, 2008 · 2 Comments

As the new year gets under way I find myself thinking about my work. My work is Creativity! And so that covers a great deal of stuff. I told you the other day that I was going to focus my energy this year and work harder towards my goals. So today one of the things […]

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Tags: just talk · thoughts

Heart Felt Needle Case

January 11th, 2008 · 5 Comments

Another fun little sewing project for you to make.

 A heart needle case, just in time for valentines day! And who doesnt love hearts.
 
This adorable little project is great for beginner sewers, or make one as a gift for that special someone. It would also make a great kids sewing project.
And you dont have to do […]

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Tags: tutorials · handmade · free · sewing for beginners · sewing for kids · In the studio · kids corner · thoughts

Focus is my word this year

January 10th, 2008 · 2 Comments

When the new year comes around we all tend to think about things we would like to see happen in the coming year. We always give hope to the new year yielding better things that the old year. And somehow we hope we are a bit luckier, a bit smarter than we were last year.

But […]

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Tags: thoughts

Great purse frame tutorial

January 5th, 2008 · No Comments

I just love those little purses made from the purse frames. They always remind me of the ones my grandmother used to carry. As a little girl I always wanted one of my own.There is a great tutorial for making a simple little purse frame bag. I just love this little bag and it […]

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Tags: tutorials · how to · just talk