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5 Tips to Make Time To Sew

We all are given the same 24 hours in a day and it’s our responsibility to figure out how to spend it to get the most out of it. I’ve been an entrepreneur for 11 years now and finding time is a constant battle for me, but over the past decade I’ve figured out a few ways to manage my time better, allowing me to do the things I love. Like sew. Today I’m sharing with you 5 tips to Make time to Sew. Watch video Tip #1 Schedule it! Decide the day. Mark on family calendar. Make ... read more

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SCHMETZ COVERGIRL

In my life, as a girl who sews, I never would have imagined I'd be on the cover of a magazine! Though I've had my sewing and embroidery projects featured dozens of times in magazines, the thought of being a COVERGIRL never once crossed my mind but today, that happened. Let me share with you. The first time I met Rhonda Pierce was back in 2012. I was teaching a class at a shop in Pennsylvania and Rhonda had a booth in the hall. We were both invited to the same dinner for teachers and ... read more

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Holiday Gift Guide for Sewers *Tread Yourself*

In today’s video I’m sharing with you my 2020 Holiday Gift Guide for Sewers PLUS the Treat Yourself edition!! There are two videos! Watch this one first!!! AND THEN THIS ONE! ● ▬▬ ● SHOP from MY LINKS ● ▬▬ ● 🧵 Purple Hobbies Magnetic Pin Cups Use code: SueOVery2020 to save a percentage 🧵 Tailor Mate Magic pins - Quilter style 🧵 EZ Point and Turner 🧵 Dritz Design Ruler Trio 🧵 Hoop Mat 🧵 Vivilux super bright craft light 🧵 Cut-n-Press: 12 x 18  12x12  🧵 ... read more

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A $2500 Ironing System – The Laurastar Smart U Ironing System

When I first heard the price of the Laurastar Smart U Ironing System, I was a little shocked. This was about 5 years ago when a friend of mine purchased it and she seemed to just love it! Until recently I have not even seen one of these ironing systems in person and always was fascinated by the concept and what exactly it did. I've had possession of the Laurastar Smart U Ironing System for about 4 months and instead of doing a normal "Does this Notion REALLY Work?" video, I wanted to dive ... read more

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My Favorite Daylight Company Lights

In my sewing studio, I have many lights that make sewing, machine embroidering and creating more efficient. When it came to making my wedding dress though, there were a few in particular that I really could not have lived without. In this video I showcase all the lights I used when making my wedding and why I love them so much! ● ▬▬ ● LINKS ● ▬▬ ● USE CODE to save %: SUEOVERY ✂️ WAFER Lightbox ✂️ SMART Travel Lamp ✂️ LUMINOS ✂️ HALO Go ✂️ ART Gallery FABRICS ... read more

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Hello my Sewing Bees,
I'm Sue (aka Sookie), wife, mom, and creator here in sunny Florida. I talk about sewing, machine embroidery, and notion reviews! Read more...

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Inspiration! This is one of the corners in my off Inspiration!

This is one of the corners in my office (which is right off the living room). It was important for me that my “office” be more than a place I work. I like to have images ignite my thoughts! 

These vintage patterns are just a handful I’ve got in my collection (which I will never part with). I’ve had them in my possession since 1990 when a lady from church knew I sewed. She said even though theses patterns were from the 1940s-1950s they still might inspire me. How true it was and still is today. 

She saw potential in me and I was always grateful for her encouragement. Her name was Dorothy and we all called her Dot. She was a classy and cool lady and I’m so thankful she gifted her old sewing supplies to me. 

What ignites your creativity?

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Let’s play “Where’s the Sewing Bee?” That’s sort of like “Where’s Waldo” except you’re searching for my little Bee 🐝. 

By the way, any guesses what’s the topic of this next video Joey and I are filming tomorrow?

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The "Cat's out of the bag", so to speak!! I just l The "Cat's out of the bag", so to speak!!
I just launched my new online education platform, Sookie Bee Sewing Academy! Head over and check it out. SO MUCH MORE TO COME!!

https://sookie-bee-academy.teachable.com/courses
Who taught you to sew? Was it your mom, grandma, Who taught you to sew?

Was it your mom, grandma, teacher, dad??

My story is pretty cool. My dads mom was an amazing tailor and his dad an upholsterer. They had an upholsterer business in the 1950s and she had a sewing space in the back making dresses for the ladies in town. 

My dad was quite good too. He even spent some time working at a girdle factory. 

My mom knew sewing basics but it was my father who taught her and she taught me and I’ve taught my daughter. 

What’s your story?

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