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July 07, 2010

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To Buy or Not to Buy?

There are many opinions out there in the home sewing community about cover stitch machines. The number one question is: Do I need one? The answer to that, of course, is NO. Just like you don't need a serger/overlock machine to sew knits. But they are really nice to have. And what about a combo machine? a combination serger and coverstitch machine. Well, that is what I want to discuss today. I have a Juki MO-735. It is a 2/3/4/5-Thread Overlock (serger) + Cover Stitch Sewing Machine. It is a workhorse and offers 24 different stitch patterns, everything you need to help you create more professional results with your home sewing. Here is a photo of mine set up for a narrow cover stitch: The number one complaint about combo machines is that you have to convert them from one use to another. Yes, it does take time. Yes, there is a learning curve. But, honestly, it isn't rocket science. And like anything, practice makes perfect. The more you actually convert it, the easier it becom

Italian-Style Magic Dinner

Wouldn’t it be nice if there really was such a thing as Magic Dinner? Maybe Jetson’s style? Push a few buttons and dinner magically appeared! Yes, you can grab something from the freezer section of your grocery store and let the microwave magically make dinner. But let’s face it, most of those options are not exactly healthy. Therefore, I try to limit those meals. Then you have those wonderful meals in a box just waiting to “help” turn ground beef into a meal. You know the ones! I used to buy them by the dozen in the early days of my marriage. My husband LOVED them. Seriously…..it was a bit insulting to the cook in the house. Ego aside, they are easy and relatively inexpensive……but they are not healthy! So what’s a girl to do when she is trying to serve healthier meals to a “helper”-loving man? Make it herself, of course. And it is easy and even more affordable. Win, win!!!! You can mix up your own Magic Dinner mix and store it in the pantry until needed. While the ingredients are

Mexican Bean Soup (An Instant Pot Recipe)

It’s Cinco de Mayo. It’s cold here in Upstate NY….well cold for this southern chick! I have an Instant Pot that I love. Take all that and what do you get? The perfect day for Mexican Bean Soup! *Photos taken with Kindle Fire, so please excuse the quality….or lack thereof. For the recipe go here . You don’t need an Instant Pot for this recipe. You just need an appropriate sized slow cooker. However, the Instant Pot makes this a one-pot meal. Therefore, clean-up is much easier. Now that supper is cooking away, I can get back to fun in the studio! Until next time, Sammi

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