Simple Quilts & Sewing also features another one of my fun project ideas for a special baby toy. The magazine/book is available now! You can find my instructions and pattern for my Baby Ball (Rollin' Along) on pages 58-59. You can make this project pretty quickly using just six scraps of fabric from your stash. Personalize the ball for a special gift! Check it out at www.tazetta.com.

One of my favorite projects is featured in Simple Quilts & Sewing. This great magazine (book) is from the editors of QUILT and it is on news stands now. Be sure to get your 2011 copy before they are all gone. The magazine has a lot of great project ideas, complete with photos and instructions. My Travel Chalk Board design (The Write Stuff) is shown on pages 52-53. This is a great project to whip up in about 15 minutes, that will provide hours and hours of fun for kids. Especially great for kids on the go (think summer road trips, vacations, travel)!

Check out this little sweetie modeling my dress, made using my new epattern "BIBilicious".

My new ePattern will be added to www.tazetta.com soon. This new design is a great way to recycle denim bib overalls or to take an ordinary pair of bib overalls and turn them into something really extraordinary. This sewing ePattern is super simple and great for beginners.

Photography was by Stacy and you can see more of her fabulous work on her website... www.flaircustomphotography.com . Thank you Stacy and Avery for the great photos!

Tazetta is taking you back-to-the-basics. Whether you're new to sewing or trying to move on past beginner, you will find our Sewing 101 posts very informative. Please check back often, as we will be adding new Sewing 101 posts frequently.

This is a list of what I consider basic sewing supplies to keep in your "sewing basket". These are the supplies I keep handy in my sewing & design studio so that I can be prepared to start any project. Keep these on hand, and you'll be ready to start your projects, too.

*sewing machine (an embroidery machine & overlock machine are nice,too)
*thread in assorted colors (sewing & embroidery)
*bobbins (extra's wound in the basic colors or ones you use the most)
*scissors (embroidery scissors, shears, pinking shears, & paper scissors)
*tape measure & small slide ruler
*needles in assorted sizes (for sewing machine, serger, & hand sewing)
*pins & pincusion
*seam ripper
*marking pencils or pens (washable/air-soluble)
*iron & ironing board
*press cloth
*seam sealant (such as Fray Check)
*basic sewing machine feet (extra's are great, too)

I designed this Patchwork Collection, which was published by SewBaby. This collection has patterns for a purse, pants, jumper, and scarf. Individual eBooks and patterns are sold for each design at Tazetta.com.