Category Archives: Hopeful Threads

August 2012 Hopeful Threads Sewing

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Melissa Dunworth

This month Kristy from Hopeful Threads is raising awareness about Children in the United States Foster Care System. I have been racking my brain over the last few days trying to figure out how I can contribute and I realized … Continue reading →

Posted in Hopeful Threads, Quilting For Kids | 9 Comments

Another Foray into Clothes

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Melissa Dunworth

This week I took another step into clothes sewing and made 2 pairs of shorts for boys!  I was inspired by Kristy from Hopeful Threads who is gathering Little Boys Shorts to send to Cambodia. Here are the shorts I … Continue reading →

Posted in Charity, Hopeful Threads | 8 Comments

Baby Doll Sleep Sack Tutorial

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Melissa Dunworth

Back in the early 80s, when I was little, I absolutely LOVED the Berenstain Bears. They were my favorite books and I had them all memorized. Needless to say, as soon as I found out I was pregnant I started … Continue reading →

Posted in Berenstain Bears, Fat Quarter Shop, Hopeful Threads, Pellon Fusible Fleece, superior threads, tutorial | 16 Comments

Still Sewing

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Melissa Dunworth

Did you notice I said “still sewing” and not “still quilting”?!?  No, I haven’t given up quilting, I am just adding a little something new to my repertoire! With the encouragement of a very wonderful friend who I have truly … Continue reading →

Posted in Clothes, half square triangles, Hopeful Threads, quilt | 16 Comments

Guest Post – Kristy of Hopeful Threads

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Melissa Dunworth

Happy Monday Everyone! This weekend was long and emotional for my family. Things should hopefully be settling down in the next week or so and then I will be back in full sewing form. In the meantime…I bring you Kristy … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Post, Hopeful Threads | 5 Comments