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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Our Sewing for beginnners/Kids Korner Felt Flower tote has now been updated with a full size printable pattern for you to use.This is a fantastic little bag that I call my essentials bag. I call it that because it just fits my essentials. I carry it with me everywhere, the grey one is mine. The […]

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I hadn’t heard of this book before. I was surfing the net and came across this post at Pink Chalk Studio about this adorable book where you can make some adorable felt animals. Great fun for kids and it sounds like something they can do themselves.
Felt is so affordable and can bring hours of fun […]

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Our Sewing for beginnners/Kids Korner tote pattern is now available. This is a fantastic little bag that I call my essentials bag. I call it that because it just fits my essentials. I carry it with me everywhere, the grey one is mine. The red one is my daughters version, which I love too, but […]

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I love ladybugs. I have even created a quilt in honor of all those wonderful little red bugs. You can see it here it’s called Ladybug Day.
I wanted a simple project that would be quick and fun for kids and adults. And I also wanted a place to put all my sewing needles, which seem […]

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I often hear from kids and beginners how do I make a knot at the end of my thread. This is a very simple thing to learn and it makes working on your own projects easier when you can thread your needle and knot it yourself.
Step 1:
First take your thread and wrap it around your […]

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well the staff and I have been brainstorming and we have some new ideas we are working on for Kids Korner.
A cupcake tote for ages 7+ , a cupcake pincushion and a belt project are all on the drawing board now. Abi can’t wait to work on her cupcake tote complete with icing and sprinkles. […]

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Here in the studio this week the kids are excited and have been busy working on the first bag for the felt flower bag pattern due to be released in a couple of days.
The bag came out adorable and my project coordinator had lots of fun working on this bag.

She was so proud when it […]

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As part of KIDS KORNER, the kids craft section of Studio-259, I will be offering some simple how to’s.
The first in this series is how to do a blanket stitch. These pictures are an excerpt from a kids felt bag project that I am currently working on to post on the site. Check back […]

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My theory on sewing is that anyone can learn to sew and have fun creating wonderful things you can use and give as gifts. Nothing is more fun than taking some materials and cutting things out and sewing them up, watching them come together step by step. I just love creating things, it’s so much […]

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