New Coupon Codes Are up on the site

New Coupon codes are now available on the site. They are only good until 1-31-2011, so take a look.

Valentine's Day is coming!! What wonderful things are you stitching up? I have new designs that can be used as pencil toppers or hair pretties, with instructions included. Also Valentine stuffies! Put something fun in their box this year.

MaryKay is slowly trying to dig herself out from under a mountain if fabric, one tutorial at a time.

Aaaahhh.. Halloween Sewing

I love making Halloween designs. My girls get such a kick out of the holiday.
For the next week-- ALL HALLOWEEN designs are on sale for $1.50 or less. Check 'em out.

http://keepsmeinstitches.com

MaryKay is slowly trying to dig herself out from under a mountain if fabric, one tutorial at a time.

Design Sale Sunday, Monday and Tuesday!

Did I say warmer weather???
Today, it's snowing in Dallas again. (I know, you northern friends are mocking me, but I live where it is HOT for a reason!)
Snow? In Dallas? In March?

As long as everything is crazy and March madness is on the tube... might as well sew.

All non-font designs are 50% off Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

Enjoy!

MaryKay is slowly trying to dig herself out from under a mountain if fabric, one tutorial at a time.

A new Sewer Sewist in the House

Kat, who is now 7, got a sewing machine for Christmas. The machine she got is the Janome Mini.

There are mixed reviews on this machine, but do not mention this to Kat- she loves it. Mom's a fan too. It's easy to thread and wind bobbins (which she is doing all on her own) and the speed is a little slower than my Janome 10001, which is a little safer, too.

She's ready to move on to some bigger projects, so we'll be making some beginner items in the coming months. If you have a new sewer/sewist in your home, please sew along! I'd love to see what you (or your little people) are making.

Our first project is going to be a pillow case. We'll start this week.

Mom, on the other hand, is sewing up some cheer tops. I'm going to try to get out a tutorial on easy ways to get fabric inset panels for costuming-- so hopefully there will be something for everyone.

MaryKay is slowly trying to dig herself out from under a mountain if fabric, one tutorial at a time.

You Rock My Heart Valentine Applique embroidery design

I love Valentine's Day-- and not just for the chocolate!

I love the look on the girls faces as they open their little cards. I love that whole childhood anticipation.... and yes, I'm a sucker for chocolate.

Here's a new design you could use for a boy's shirt too. Just make the colors a little more masculine, and it could be a great addition.

MaryKay is slowly trying to dig herself out from under a mountain if fabric, one tutorial at a time.