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If you’ve been sewing for a bit, you may have some or all of these notions on hand. But if you’re giving garment sewing a go for the first time after quilting or bag-making, some of these tools may be new to you. Stephanie Brennan and I go over the essential, and not so essential […]
I am constantly making things with my daughter. It is a combination of her seeing me constantly being creative and wanting to be like mom, and my belief that creativity helps kids thrive by teaching them new ways to think and solve problems. So we are going to be doing a new occasional series at […]
I loved making the Adeline Crossbody bag by Sew Many Creations. It’s a versatile piece that can work as a crossbody or a handbag thanks to the adjustable handle. With an outer zippered pocket, twist lock flap closure and divided center pocket, I am looking forward to taking it with me all over the place […]
Learn how to make Brick & Pavers, from my first book, “Simple Quilts for the Modern Home.” Bricks & Pavers is probably my second favorite quilt in the book. It is the one that is going to end up on my bed, now that I have redecorated it. I just love how the pattern is […]
My lonestar also did not receive that much love and attention at quilt retreat. I did manage to nearly finish the appliqued leaves on two of the background squares. But I still have to applique all of the flowers which take about an hour each to complete. I pinned the sections up on my design […]
I am so excited to release the 2016 Block of the Month pattern, Stars in the Night. Next year we will break away from the center medallion structure. We will make 12 different blocks designs ranging in size from 3 inches to 18 inches square. The ranges in size adds a fun dimension to the […]
The ombre crib quilt is officially done and gifted. I almost didn’t think I’d get it done in time for the baby shower on Saturday, the quilting powers that be seemed to be against it happening. A friend of mine is have her second baby. We’re from the same town, went to junior high, high […]
One of the ministries of my church is to give each person that is baptized a quilt to commemorate the day. The group that makes them, the Baptismal Quilters, is one of the aspects that drew me to the church in the first place. That and a 10:45 a.m. service and a true acceptance of […]
My sunroom to sewing studio/office transformation is finally complete. If you’ve been following along, the room started as a sunroom that was half finished after storm damage forced us to completely rebuild it. And it was filled with junk. Since the room wasn’t being used for any useful purpose and the dining room table looked […]