My mom’s birthday is right on the heels of Christmas. I asked her if she’d like me to make her something and she asked for … Read More
Correspondence Tote
I made this bag as a Quilt Market sample for Tim Holtz’s booth out of his new Correspondence collection. The blues in the collection just … Read More
Teachers’ Gifts
Ever since Sharon Holland’s Coastline fabrics arrived on my doorstep, I knew that I wanted to make beach bags! I decided that I would do … Read More
Stash Happy Tote
I wanted to share another project from my book today because I feel that it is timely with the end of the school year approaching. … Read More
Inn Street Clutch Gifts
I just made 5 Inn Street Clutches for gifts this Christmas. I used a number of prints from various Art Gallery collections and love how different … Read More
Inn Street Clutch in Quilting Arts Holiday 2015
I’m excited to have a fun quick-sew project in the special 2015 Holiday issue of QuiltingArts Magazine that’s perfect for gifting or keeping! My project can … Read More
Just For You Blog Hop
Quite awhile ago now, I was invited to submit a project for Just for You: Selfish Sewing Projects from Your Favorite Sew Can She Bloggers: … Read More
Knitting Project Bag Tutorial
Not too long ago, I agreed to a “Pay it Forward” deal where you accept a surprise handmade gift from someone and in turn, you … Read More
Eclectic Elements Projects for Market
I was really delighted to be asked to sew a couple of small projects for quilt market using Eclectic Elements by Tim Holtz for Coats. … Read More
Busy Hands Craft Bag and ADORNit Giveaway!
As you know, I am a mother to three children. I know that when my kids are busy, they aren’t arguing! One of the best … Read More
Patchwork Please! Zakka Along 2: Vintage Pencil Case
I’m so delighted to be a part of Zakka Along 2 celebrating Ayumi‘s book, Patchwork Please! Lindsey and Deb have organized the sew-along so well … Read More
Patriotic Bunting Zippered Bag Tutorial
I was a little stumped when Therm O Web asked me for a Patriotic craft. I had never made anything with a Patriotic theme before. … Read More
Point and Shoot Camera Case Tutorial
I had the pleasure of working with 2wenty Thr3e by Eric and Julie Comstock of Cosmo Cricket. With all the cute camera prints, it was … Read More
Easter Bunny Bag
My little girl asked me for a purse. A few years ago, I made her older sister a bunny bag for Easter. I reworked the … Read More
Tim Holtz Tattered Floral Challenge
Have you heard about the Tim Holtz Tattered Floral Challenge? If not, you can read all about it here. I am very fond of this … Read More
Divided Basket in Color Me Retro
I just finished up a Divided Basket using Color Me Retro. The Divided Basket Pattern is by Anna of Noodlehead and is available for purchase … Read More
Weekend Sewing
This weekend I made two bags for Basic Grey using their new fabric line, PB&J. PB&J will be available in stores next month. I know … Read More
Half-Hexagon Bag Tutorial
If you have read my blog for any length of time, you might have noticed that I haven’t done a hexagon project yet, even though … Read More
Tilly Needlework Project Bag and Armrest Pincushion (and a Giveaway!)
Together with Blend Fabrics (a licensing division of Anna Griffin Inc.), I’m hoping to inspire you to sew with Tilly by Charlotte Lyons. This fabric collection … Read More
Art Tote To Go Tutorial
Are you in need of a gift for a little artist? I love the idea of crayon/marker rolls and aprons but wanted to try something … Read More
Crabby (and a giveaway!)
If you remember about a month ago, I shared a picture of a cute fat quarter bundle of Laurie Wisbrun‘s “Don’t Be Crabby” and promised … Read More
Indie Bag-Free Pattern!
I made myself a new fall bag with Pat Bravo’s beautiful Indie prints. I love the saturated colors in this line. They are so rich … Read More
Envelope Wristlet Tutorial
I know that large envelope clutches are the craze but I am a petite person and feel conspicuous carrying a large bag. So I designed … Read More
Garden Tote
Over the weekend, I finished up this Garden Tote bag as a donation to my childrens’ school’s PTO (parent teacher organization). It will be part … Read More