This year , I was the hostess on Christmas eve for my husbands family and Christmas day for my family. I made 8 recipes of Kathy buns so everyone could take some home.

A tradition since 1967. Here is the history and recipe for this very popular family food item. Click here

 

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Brody did it Again! Ate the crotch in my expensive Yoga pants! Learn to fix with common household items! Click Here

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OSQE CLass – Sew to Look Slim: Knits, Slinky and Stretch Wovens

September 22, 2012

Sign up to take this class with Kathy at the Original Sewing and Quilt Exp in Chantilly, VA on Thursday 10/4/2012 9:00 AM-10:00 AM The hardest part of sewing clothing is getting the fit just right. A garment made from a pattern fitted just for you can make you appear 10 to 20 pounds slimmer, [...]

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Tips from Kathy

March 12, 2012
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Save your Too-tight favorite pair of Jeans or Slacks

January 20, 2012

It’s easy and fast. A great way to still get into your favorite jeans after the holiday season. Elastic Waist Insert Kit comes with elastic insert instructions that beginners can follow and accomplish successfully. You get the look of tailored pants but the comfort of elastic-waist pants.  Step-by-step illustrated instructions show how to stitch into [...]

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New Jacket CD Copper Ruffle Jacket

January 17, 2012

I just finished a new project as a promise to update my jacket wardrobe with less shoulder pads for a more contemporary look. Encouraged by my two adult daughters and  most important, Marlene Ingraham, director of education for the Original Sewing & Quilt shows, I agreed to cut the thickness of my shoulder pads in [...]

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Christmas 2011 Dress Purse and Head Piece

December 27, 2011

Learn how to make the elements of this project on a new 3 Ways to learn CD

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Annual PJ Photo with Santa

December 21, 2011

Happy Holidays to Everyone Kathy Ruddy

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Fitting a Crotch Curve for Pants

November 5, 2011

Kathy Ruddy films Lorraine Henry fitting a crotch curve to make your own custom pants. Lorraine demonstrates how to use a flex curve crotch pattern to a pants pattern.

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Sew to Look Slimmer

September 20, 2011

When your clothes fit perfectly “couture” and the fabric flows and you picked what is the best for you, you will automatically look slimmer in what you are wearing.

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