Labor, sharp objects and my husband

Occasionally I go to a knitting night at my local yarn shop called the Knaughty Knitters. It’s a fun bunch. There’s usually wine and everyone is always willing to make sure I haven’t screwed something up too badly. The last time I was there, hugely pregnant finishing a baby sweater, I asked if they thought […]

Last-minute gift: GAP-tastic cowl

This post is for all you quilters out there that are also closet knitters. I started and finished the GAP-tastic Cowl in one week. Yes, just one week, and I am by no means a fast knitter. This pattern is super simple. You just alternate knit and purl stitches, so even a beginner can handle […]
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Laurel Burch, Rainbows & Dogs = Must Have Fabric!

I love sewing with Laurel Burch. You just can’t go wrong with the vibrant rainbow, gold metallics and her signature drawing style. But Kindred Canines has absolutely everything I love in one collection, Laurel Burch, rainbows and dogs! My husband and I have adopted or fostered nearly a dozen dogs in our 13 years of […]
Learn how to make hexies with English Paper Piecing
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Learn how to make hexies with English Paper Piecing

Learn how to sew hexies with English Paper Piecing into a Grandmother’s Flower Garden pattern. This fun technique makes for a great portable sewing project. Just baste the hexies ahead of time and throw them in your bag. All the hexie supplies you see here are available here: http://shop.quiltaddictsanonymous.com/product-category/notions/english-paper-piecing-supplies/