Pins and Needles New York

Meet Lisa Alfonzetti, owner of Pins and Needles fabric shop in Mount Kisco, New York! After 35 years of running her shop, she says it’s still a joy to come in to work every day. Read on to learn how she has stayed true to her vision of creating a DIY community through her retail space,

Featured Fabric: Studio E Blossom & Grow by Maureen Fiorellini

Pattern design by: Lindsay Conner

Sewn by: Lindsay Conner

Making your own pillowcases in pretty fabrics is easy to do and a fun afternoon project! Personalized pillowcases look sweet in a child’s room and will make your house guests feel warm and cozy. This free pillowcase tutorial uses the “burrito” assembly method, which

Q Tell us about yourself.

A. I live in a beautiful rural part of New Jersey with my husband and 3 sons (and adorable mutt Pesto).  When my children were born, I traded my commute and NYC design job to freelance from my kitchen table. Many years later, I now have a lovely sunlit home studio, where I continue to create

Featured Fabric: FreeSpirit Fabrics Glyphs by e Bond

Pattern design by: Pam Hastings  

Sewn by: Pam Hastings  

We have designed the perfect size tote for a quick trip to the market or to carry your essentials for a day at the beach.  The front pocket allows for easy access to your phone and keys.  This project is great for beginners, it is all straight

Featuring:  FreeSpirit Fresh Picked by Sarah Campbell

Pattern design by:  There are as many patterns out there as you can throw a stick at; this is my own interpretation!

Sewn by:  Sarah E. Asby , Inspiration Coordinator, FreeSpirit Fabrics

What could be better on a cold winter day than a delicious hot chocolate, a creamy mocha latte, or if you’re old school – a

When I heard that Sarah Campbell was designing a new line of fabric for FreeSpirit, I was thrilled – I’ve loved her painterly textiles for years. And, although I could see how the line would make a fabulous quilt, I’m not much of a quilter. As in at all – my love is garment sewing. Luckily, I work at The

Q Tell us about yourself.

A. I live in London, and I work where I live – or is it that I live where I work? My whole not-very-big apartment (in a ’50s block surrounded by trees) is full of patterns, piles of fabric, paints and palettes, paper, books and many little fancies pertaining to textiles and decorative applied art.

Q. What

Here at SIY – Sew It Yourself, we know that sewing can change your life. The joy of making something with your own hands… the thrill of making thoughtful, personalized gifts… the therapeutic hum of the sewing machine and slice of the rotary cutter. Because we believe in the life-changing power of sewing, we want to help you find your