The breeze blows and fabric swirls around your ankles like the trickle of a mountain creek. April showers have given way to May flowers and warmer weather (at least here…
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All About FabricPattern Roundup
Tulle Good to Be True: Dreaming of April’s Fabric of the Month
by Erin Veneziale April 5, 2024A dreamy wedding veil, a fluffy petticoat, a sweeping tutu skirt… What do all these have in common? They’re made of Mood’s March Fabric of the Month for April: tulle.… -
All About FabricPattern Roundup
In Love with Lace: February’s Fabric of the Month
by Erin Veneziale February 2, 2024We’re diving deeper into the world of sheer fabrics (our fabric of the year, of course) with February’s Fabric of the Month: Lace! Lace brings the perfect balance of soft… -
Fashion TrendsPattern RoundupSpring Sewing Patterns
Dress Up Your Spring Style with Free Sewing Patterns
by Erin Veneziale January 29, 2024Despite the cold weather gripping a good portion of the US, it’s time to start thinking about your spring wardrobe—especially since sewing is a great way to pass the time… -
Fashion TrendsPattern RoundupStyle Guides
Invite the Neutral Color Trend into Your 2024 Wardrobe
by Erin Veneziale January 19, 2024Fashion might be constantly in flux, but if one thing never changes, it’s the power of a good neutral look. Head-to-toe neutrals are timeless classics perfect for everything from a… -
I’m a skirt fanatic. They’re perfect for any season, whether wearing them in layers for colder months or enjoying lightweight skirts for summer. Gathered skirts are most definitely my favorite…
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Sewing Tutorials
Exploring Batik’s Versatility: Creating a Patchwork Skirt and Art Quilt
by Erin Veneziale March 31, 2023I’m definitely the kind of sewist who likes to base projects on fabric, not the other way around—so when I saw these Island Batiks Foundation Basics Quilting Cottons, I knew… -
All About FabricMood Online School of SewingSewing Tips & Tricks
How to Clean Clothes with Trims
by Erin Veneziale October 19, 2022Whether you’re looking to breathe new life into existing garments or make sure your next project is a statement piece, trims are the way to go. But trims, like fabrics,… -
Also called ‘relief printing’, block printing involves carving a design into a block of material, such as wood, linoleum, or rubber, and using ink on the remaining raised surface to…
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Fashion History and CultureMood Online School of SewingSewing History
Quilting: A Contemporary and Global Art
by Erin Veneziale February 5, 2021If the rich history of quilting hasn’t convinced you to give it a go, remember that quilting’s relevance hasn’t gone away. In the 21st century, quilting has developed in style,…
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