June challenge – Progetti per giugno

I haven’t sewn a single stitch since last week…and I can’t wait to start again. I have two finished projects to show you in the coming days…so I am now planning what to make next. Flicking through my patterns, books and magazines I always find plenty of ideas…way more that I can possibly manage. Non ho cucito nulla dalla scorsa settimana…e non vedo l’ora di … Continue reading June challenge – Progetti per giugno

Sewing Princess on the road: Z Fabric, Portland, ME – Sewing Princess in viaggio: Z Fabric, Portland, Maine

When we decided to put Portland, Maine on our route it wasn’t for any sewing-related matters but for its coast, scenery and great food. Little would I know that I would bump into Z-Fabric and would find a great selection of fabric and patterns. Quando abbiamo deciso di fare tappa a Portland, Maine non avevo pensato al cucito ma alla costa, i paesaggi e il … Continue reading Sewing Princess on the road: Z Fabric, Portland, ME – Sewing Princess in viaggio: Z Fabric, Portland, Maine

Sewing Princess on the road: Gather here, Cambridge, MA Sewing lounge – Sewing Princess in viaggio: lounge del cucito Gather here, Cambridge, MA

On our way out of Boston and its inclement weather (I mean, a storm on the 2 days we were there), we took a short drive to Cambridge, MA. While looking for a place to park we drove by a nice sewing lounge called Gather here Dopo aver visitato Boston con un tempo orrendo (pioggia battente per entrambi i giorni), abbiamo fatto un giro a … Continue reading Sewing Princess on the road: Gather here, Cambridge, MA Sewing lounge – Sewing Princess in viaggio: lounge del cucito Gather here, Cambridge, MA

Sewing Princess on the road: Meeting Joann – Sewing Princess in viaggio: Da Joann

Guess what? This afternoon I met Joann 😉 Indovinate un po’? Sono stata da Joann oggi pomeriggio… O meglio sono stata nel famoso negozio tempio della creativita’ che appare su tutti i blog americani. I realize this will make me look very silly…How can I take time out on my vacation to the USA to just go to a Joann? Well, the reason is simple…first I … Continue reading Sewing Princess on the road: Meeting Joann – Sewing Princess in viaggio: Da Joann

Sew Magazine Review – Recensione Nuova rivista cucito Sew

Today I want to share with you a preview of the April issue of Sew Magazine Although it’s already issue 34, I only discovered this UK magazine last month and I was super intrigued. The magazine is organizer around main themes: Free Pattern, Living, Learning, Desirable, Fashion, Home and Kids. Unlike other magazines you get a free “real” sewing pattern with every issue. This month … Continue reading Sew Magazine Review – Recensione Nuova rivista cucito Sew