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Purchased wreath frames of foam, straw or wire and decorated with fabric trims are easy to create and display. Using bits of leftover fabric and ribbon, trimmed with hand stitched ornaments or folded fabric flowers are charming to make and provide a seasonal or celebratory home decoration.

Easy Fabric Wreaths

Modern commercial sewing patterns are a marvel of precision and engineering. A blueprint for sewers with a wealth of information, standardized markings and symbols and specific written details on how to construct the item step by step. Pattern companies endeavor to decode all their sewing details.

Sewing Pattern Mysteries

The central character of "The Auction" (2013) is a father who sacrifices everything for his daughter. Does she deserve it? Director Sebastien Pilote leaves the judgement up to the viewer.
The documentary-like style of this film is a perfect fit for the subject matter. You can check out my review on my Selective Focus site.

"The Auction" (2013) Film Review on SelectiveFocusBlog.com

Learning how to thread a sewing machine, thread a needle, fill a bobbin, and stitch a straight seam may seem common-sense and elementary to a novice sewer, however there is much for a sewing newcomer to learn about sewing, and seemingly all at once. Just where to begin can be daunting.

Easy Sewing Projects for Beginning Sewers

A long-standing fashion discussion over the appalling lack of pockets in women's clothing vs men's clothing continues unresolved. The struggle is real. Pockets or what passes for pockets in women's clothing can be frustrating for their lack of real functioning properties. Why not add a pocket?

Lining Pocket Surprise

Finland sent over 70,000 of its children to shelter in Sweden for the duration of World War II. In my newest article on my Selective Focus site, I write about the psychological trauma and unintended consequences of deportation, even if it is voluntary, as shown in "Mother of Mine". It is a beautifully written film and the young boy who stars is perfectly cast.

Mother of Mine (2005) Film Review

Here's another reason to support PBS. They are showing a new series called "Cinema Nomad", presented by Stephanie Gardner. Her concept is that since she just turned 33, she would visit 33 countries and interview filmmakers who are in their mid-30s. I caught episode 11 tonight, which featured Cambodia. Gardner also visits Egypt, Iceland, Uzbekistan, Ghana, Brazil, and Cuba. You can visit her website for more info and links to stream the series. Cinema Nomad Official Site

Somehow summer time brings a casual less structured lifestyle sentiment to clothes and home textiles. Tie-dying traditional T-shirts and cloth yardage remains an easy and economical way to express that casual individual esthetic.

Summer Tie-dyeing Options