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
A Partridge in a Pear Tree Ornament Set
You may think that it is too early to start thinking of Christmas. I might agree except that summer is the perfect time to start … Read More
Bella Tote Bag
I was so lucky to receive some advance charms of Bella, the new designs by Lotta Jansdotter for Windham Fabrics. They arrived two days ago … Read More
Cocorico Bee Block-Pippi Longstocking
Are you familiar with Pippi Longstocking? She is a fictional character in a series of books by Swedish author Astrid Lindgren. I remember reading the … Read More
Winter Wash Pillow Cover in Stormy Blue
It’s so hard to get decent pictures this time of year! It’s even harder when taking pictures of something white. This is the best I … Read More
Second Hello Luscious Sampler
Here is the second canvas that I made for BasicGrey exclusively using their new fabric line, Hello Luscious. I was just told to make something … Read More
Basic Grey Saffron Canvas
It’s a long story, but I ended up with an extra sampler canvas from Basic Grey. This one measures 8 x 10″ and is the … Read More
Inspiration Board
Now I have an inspiration board too! Everyone is always talking about their inspiration boards and they make good sense so I finally made myself … Read More
True Love Contest
Sew, Mama, Sew is holding a True Love Contest where you are asked to use their cloth Valentine tutorial and make it your own. I … Read More
Valentine’s Day Covered Button
I have covered buttons and then used them for hair elastic embellishments before but I had never thought to embroider on the fabric when covering … Read More
Sashiko Embroidery Pillow
This pillow is a birthday gift for my children’s godfather. He enjoys Japanese animation and toys and such. I brought the embroidery kit home and … Read More
Baby’s Christmas Stocking
Here is Penny’s completed Christmas stocking. There were a few twists and turns in the design stage. I had started off thinking Christmas candies and … Read More
Father’s Day Handkerchiefs
I saw this idea posted on the Sew, Mama, Sew forum (http://bluebirdstudio.blogspot.com/2009/05/papa-kerchief.html ) and knew it would be the perfect gift for my mother’s husband … Read More