In my post of October 20, 2013, I outlined the sewing class that I was about to teach at my local community school.  The course is titled Using Your Sewing Machine and we just finished week 4.  Each class was 2 hours.  The first week, I was greeted by my eager students.  Each had a… Continue reading Sewing Class Projects Complete

This week starts a 5 session class that I’m teaching at the local community school.  The response was quick and I have 14 students ready to learn how to use their sewing machines.  I’m using a terrific book as the course guide.  It’s I Can’t Believe I’m Sewing by Pat Sloan.    This book is… Continue reading Teaching Learning to Use your Sewing Machine

The Classic Creations Boutique is held at The Hermitage Museum in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey.  This year, I’m thrilled to be offering my hand knit dress dishcloths for sale.  In addition to the dishcloth patterns that I offer for sale in my Ravelry pattern shop, I’m offering the finished dress dishcloths for those that don’t care… Continue reading Dress Dishcloths at the Holiday Boutique

A group on Ravelry decided to focus on finishing some of our knitting projects during the last month.  In my post of August 25, I wrote about a wonderful sweater that I’m knitting and how this challenge was the perfect incentive to finish it in a timely manner.  Well, so much for that idea.  As… Continue reading WIP Blog Hop Update

A group on Ravelry has inspired me to join a Blog Hop.  The focus is a 30 day challenge to finish a WIP and I only have 23 days left as you can see by the countdown on the right.  I have so many projects to choose from since I constantly come down with a… Continue reading Knitting WIP Blog Hop

 I received my Nexus 10 Tablet as a gift for my retirement from my career as a Business Administrator at the end of June.  It has quickly become a favorite.  I keep it close by throughout the day and take it with me wherever I go. I immediately decided that it needed a unique cover… Continue reading Knit Cover for My Nexus 10 Tablet

Hey there, it’s Jen again.  While Debbie’s posting today over at Leisure Arts, she was kind enough to let me talk to you about my current crafting obsession–dishcloths! It’s summer time and the weather’s blazing hot.  These are the times that try a wool lover’s soul.  In cooler months, I’m all about knitting the type… Continue reading Knitting the Perfect Summer Project

Hi there!  I’m Jen, and I knit, crochet, and try out any other crafts I like and write about them on the blog ‘Everyday Life at Leisure,’ a blog for the company Leisure Arts.  But since Debbie’s writingover there today, I have the chance to talk to you over here in her space. It’s nice… Continue reading Guest Post Jen Discusses packing a travel bag for your Knitting

Thanks to all of you for leaving your comments, liking my facebook page, and letting me know where you found the book.  I used the random number generator to select the winners.  They are: Rose for her comment on this blog Lucia for Liking the Knit n Sew Studio Facebook Page Ultaknit on Ravelry for… Continue reading Winners of Dishcloth Dresses Knitting Patterns by Leisure Arts

Happy Mother’s Day In honor of Mother’s Day, I’m offering a 20% discount on the dress dishcloth knitting patterns in the 2012 Collection-Let’s Travel.  These patterns are available as a collection or individually.     Click here to visit my Ravelry Pattern Store.The coupon code to enter at check out is happy mothers day.Have a… Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day Coupon for Knitting Patterns