Month: November 2019

  • Behind the Seams with Andrea 11-29-19

    Behind the Seams with Andrea 11-29-19

    Hey y’all and Happy Holidays! I hope our creative friends in America enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving feast filled with light, love and laughter. It was so nice to have all of my children home for the holiday as it has been two years since we got to celebrate together. We enjoyed a super casual day…

  • Handmade Holiday Series: How to sew a drawstring backpack

    Handmade Holiday Series: How to sew a drawstring backpack

    Hey y’all and welcome to the 9th video in the Sewspire Handmade Holiday Series which will run from October 1 to December 3, 2019. Each week I will feature a new handmade gift that you can create for friends, family, co-workers, neighbors and strangers alike. If you are just joining us — welcome! If you…

  • Behind the Seams with Andrea 11/22/19

    Behind the Seams with Andrea 11/22/19

    Hey y’all and Happy Friday! I hope you are knee deep in holiday sewing—albeit for your friends and family or for your handmade business. Did you know I operate a successful Etsy shop called Watermelon Wishes? I founded this handmade business in 2006 as a dot.com after my husband lost his job and transitioned to…