Betsy Muse

My mother taught me to sew when I was a little girl and I've been sewing for over 40 years. Sometimes I sew out of necessity and sometimes just for the sheer joy of creating something new. I am mom to two wonderful teen daughters and wife to a very patient man. When I'm not sewing or writing, I can be found in my garden. Ask me how it grows!

Product Review: Singer 7469Q Sewing and Quilting Machine

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The Singer 7469Q  Sewing and Quilting Machine is one of the most feature-rich, affordable quilting sewing machines on the market today. The heavy duty frame and advanced feed system provide skip-free, even stitching for professional results. This machine has all of the features you need to piece, sew and quilt everything from a baby bib…

Product Review: Janome 8077 Sewing Machine

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The Janome 8077 is another work horse from one of the best names in sewing. A friend allowed me to try out her machine when my oldest daughter and I were both working on a project. My sewing machine is not built for sewing on multiple layers of heavy fabric. I took advantage of the…

Kenmore Sewing Machines no longer sold at Sears?

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When I was a little girl there were two brands of sewing machines most commonly found in my friends’ homes. They were Singer and Kenmore. Both brands were known for their reliability and affordability. Over the years, Kenmore maintained its reputation for delivering a great quality sewing machine at some of the most affordable prices…

Threads, Threads, Threads…

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Sewing and embroidery threads might not seem like a topic to get excited about, but if you love sewing as much as I do you will understand why I get giddy over the variety of colors and fibers. I probably own more thread than I will ever use. It may sound odd, but it was…

Sewing for a Cause: Using Your Talent to Serve Others

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If there is anything more gratifying than making something beautiful with your own hands, it is making something beautiful for someone in need.  If you enjoy sewing and want to spend time doing for others, look into the large variety of charities that are eager to receive your handmade items. Hospitals, homeless shelters, nursing homes,…

Product Review of Janome DC4030PR Sewing Machine

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The Janome DC 4030 PR is a quality 30-stitch electronic sewing machine from one of the most respected names in sewing. It offers every feature the home sewist will need to sew garments, quilt, make wonderful crafts and home goods. This machine is not only loaded with features, many typically found on more expensive machines,…

7 Tips for Decorative Sewing on Paper

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I am always looking for new ways to use my sewing machine. I like…no, I love making things myself. For years I’ve grown and dried flowers to mount on heavy paper stock to make my own special greeting cards for friends and family. Enter the scrap-booking era with its abundance of beautiful, decorative paper and…