Lindsay Sews

There’s no doubt that the last 18 months have been a challenge for business. First we had supply chain issues in the Far East. And then since March 2020, we’ve had rolling lockdowns and restr...

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Although working from home is enjoyable, it is always challenging to stay on top of your game. As a creative business owner and freelance writer for over a decade, I can attest to this! Due to th...

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If you’ve got a talent for arts and crafts and would like to make money from it, starting a handmade business is a great idea. Selling your own products is incredibly rewarding. Your designs ar...

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Being your own boss has its perks and it’s something that in an ideal world, everyone dreams of doing. However, the reality isn’t as perfect as one would hope. Being your own boss (especially...

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My latest quilt finish comes with a story that I’ve been nervous to tell. But with vulnerability comes community, so here goes… A couple months after sending our little guy off to kindergarte...

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When kids are super young, they have all kinds of hobbies. They see something they like and immediately, impulsively rush to it. It’s at this stage that their brains are developing and they beg...

https://lindsaysews.com/how-to-encourage-your-kids-to-try-more-creative-crafts/

If you run your own DIY or craft business, you will know that injuries while working can be a nightmare to deal with. Not only can they be painful, but they can also force you to take time off wo...

https://lindsaysews.com/3-common-craft-injuries-to-avoid/

We’ve just turned back our clocks for Daylight Savings Time, but I already have Christmas on the brain . . . This finished quilt was made with my new Winter Woods quilt pattern! If you’d like...

https://lindsaysews.com/2020/10/my-latest-winter-woods-quilt-finish.html

Who is ready for gift giving? This month, I’m sharing a tutorial for how to sew this elegant gift bag from kraft-tex! This heavyweight present bag can be used over and over again. It would even...

https://lindsaysews.com/2020/10/elegant-diy-gift-bags-with-kraft-tex.html

Well, it happened. Our city has officially discouraged families from going door to door and trick-or-treating this year, due to the pandemic.  Funny enough, our son hasn’t mentioned one thing ...

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