Fascinator making tips from expert milliner Chrissy King
The royal wedding and indeed wedding season are almost upon us. At the thrifty stitcher we are filling up all our fascinator hen...
sewing machine trouble shooting tips
It's been some time since my last back to basics post, and I feel terribly guilty! I feel a little like going to...
fascinating fascinators!
Here at The Thrifty Stitcher we are a little bit in love with fascinators. But what is a fascinator?With the royal wedding looming,...
Back to basics #1- buying a sewing machine
One of the most important pieces of a sewing kit is the sewing machine. Boy is there a lot of choice out there,...
The sewing directory-a fantastic resource!
I returned from my Gambian holiday with the lurgy I left with. 2 weeks taking cold and flu meds is too much,so after...
Our throw away culture
I am blogging today from The Gambia in west africa. I walked through a craft market on route to the internet cafe, and...
Is being "Thrifty" the same as being mean?
Back in 2009, when I began thinking of starting a small sewing school, I struggled with finding a name. There are lots of...
Love- my second word aspiration for 2011
Love-Wow this is a big word, and yet it's part of the everyday fabric of life. This year i'd like more love in my...
Create-Word number one of my new year challenge
So instead of new year's resolutions,I have picked up on picking 3 words that sum up my aspirations for 2011.The first of my...
First day on Prima Donna In Toronto
Having arrived late on sunday from NYC, i only got a brief glimpse of the city, but i did marvel at Niagra falls...