I began sewing when I was 15 years old. I made newspaper pattern from a favourite batik skirt, and sewed it up on my grandmother's treadle machine. After that, I just kept sewing. I bought a Husqvarna Pratica in 1974, and I'm still sewing on that machine now. I also enjoy hand sewing, and in more recent years, quilting, and making handbags. I have a blog at http://25reasons.net, and an online store at http://www.stitch56.com where I sell ... Read Full Bio »
I began sewing when I was 15 years old. I made newspaper pattern from a favourite batik skirt, and sewed it up on my grandmother's treadle machine. After that, I just kept sewing. I bought a Husqvarna Pratica in 1974, and I'm still sewing on that machine now. I also enjoy hand sewing, and in more recent years, quilting, and making handbags. I have a blog at http://25reasons.net, and an online store at http://www.stitch56.com where I sell patterns, bag hardware, interfacings, and other sewing-related "necessary" items.
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