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Upcoming Project

June 29, 2008 by Mommy Hobby · Leave a Comment 

Well I have an upcoming project I just have to share with you.  We are going on a vacation soon and I had to have something to distract me in the vehicle with the kids. But I had to have something that would not be too difficult.
I have a nephew coming soon (my step sister [...]

Five Great Sewing Machines and Where to Buy

May 29, 2008 by Mommy Hobby · Leave a Comment 

When it comes to purchasing a sewing machine, how do you decide what to buy?  There are many options today and then there is the option to buy online rather than having to make the trip to the store.
Here are the pros and cons of buying online.  If you choose to purchase a sewing machine [...]

4 Step Potholder from Scrap Fabrics

February 20, 2008 by Mom Mag · Leave a Comment 

Here are the instructions for making your own Potholder from Scrap Fabrics.
Step 1: First cut two 8-inch (21 cm.) squares of fabric to be the front and back of the potholder. Choose coordinating fabrics that match your kitchen for these pieces. To make it easier, you can make an 8-inch square pattern from [...]

Organize your Fabric

January 20, 2008 by Mommy Hobby · 1 Comment 

Just last year I started getting a great collection of fabric together because I have some really great projects in the works. But as of right now I am not very orgainzed with my fabric. First I started out putting my fabric in a huge plastic bin. But then when I wanted to go [...]

And the Winner is…………..

November 2, 2007 by Mommy Hobby · Leave a Comment 

I am so excited. Today is the big day. I have asked my great friend Alyssa from Life from my lap top to help me pick a winner. I asked Alyssa to pick a number between 1 and 10 and she picked six. Yes 6 it is. And that would [...]

Weekly Project turns into monthly Project

November 2, 2007 by Mommy Hobby · Leave a Comment 

I started that wonderful Mom-Me rag quilt what two weeks ago hoping it would be a weekly project but I wanted to update you on how far along I am. I have started sewing the squares together to make stripes together. I sew each square together and then cut along the seam so that once [...]

Fall Y’all Bloggy Giveaway!

October 31, 2007 by Mommy Hobby · 10 Comments 

Rocks in My Dryer is having a great Fall Y’all Bloggy Giveaway. And I thought this would be a great way to kick off Mommy Hobby. I am giving away a homemade Mom-Me Blanket to one lucky person. All you have to do is leave a comment below and on Friday November 2nd I will [...]

Weekly Project

October 22, 2007 by Mommy Hobby · 2 Comments 

Weekly Project

With Christmas right around the corner it is time to start thinking about Christmas presents. Some people wait until the last minute to even think about Christmas and others start planning the day after Christmas. I have found that over the years people much more enjoy and appreciate [...]

Antique Sewing Machine

August 29, 2007 by Mommy Hobby · Leave a Comment 

There are many people that collect antique sewing machines. You will find that some of them sew, and yet, some of them will just like to collect sewing machines. There are many places that you can find an antique gem that will remind you of what you grandmother used to sew on when you were [...]

Kenmore Sewing Machine

August 23, 2007 by Mommy Hobby · Leave a Comment 

The Kenmore sewing machine is one that everyone has heard of. Anyone that quilts or sews has heard of this brand many times. Many people that do not sew have also heard of Kenmore. They make many large appliances that we all use on a daily basis. Why shouldn’t we trust the sewing machine that [...]

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