I finished up a few last minute handmade holiday items. I believe that this will be it for this year, but one never knows. I … Read More
World Without End Variation
I just returned home from Quilt Market in Houston, Texas. Sizzix debuted their new die, “World Without End,” at market and asked me to design … Read More
Merlin Costume
My son approached me with a 3 inch tall plastic figure of Merlin, the main character in a series of novels he is enjoying, and … Read More
Ombre Vibes Now Available-Free!
Thank you to everyone who has been asking for this pattern and thank you for your patience! Ombre Vibes is now available as a free … Read More
Indelible Footprint Quilt Top
I was thrilled to be invited to join the Indelible Blog Hop celebrating the Indelible collection by Katarina Roccella for Art Gallery Fabrics. This collection captivates … Read More
Fly Zip Bags
I just finished making gifts for my children’s teachers. This year we have three preschool teachers, one second grade teacher, and four fifth grade teachers … Read More
Sizzix at Quilt Market
I had the pleasure of joining the Sizzix team in their booth for Quilt Market this past weekend. This was the booth! For those … Read More
Sewing a First Communion Dress
My daughter received her First Communion today. Long before I had children, I dreamed of making them dresses for their First Communions. My oldest child … Read More
Banners for Hope
I am participating in the Banners for Hope display at the CHA this year through ThermOWeb. I am no stranger to flags/banner projects following my … Read More
Rose Dreams WIP
Do you remember this WIP? I last shared it in March of 2013! I had made 8 blocks at that time and over the last … Read More
Double Wedding Ring Table Topper Tutorial
For my first Sizzix tutorial of the year, I decided to tackle the Double Wedding Ring. I figure it is on most quilter’s bucket lists and … Read More
Squircle Quilt and a Giveaway
Pat Bravo asked if I would like to make a quilt featuring Legacy by Angela Walters. Of course I would! I had a lot of … Read More
Felt Wreath Ornaments
I have always been tempted by the felt wreath ornaments made with lots of colorful circles or squares, like these. I wanted to make something … Read More
Woodland Table Runner Tutorial
I love all the patchwork evergreen trees that always appear at this time of year but I haven’t yet made any so I thought that … Read More
Ice Skate Ornament
I’m just popping in quickly today to share this ornament that I made for an ornament exchange with Melinda. I think it might be arriving … Read More
Tim Holtz Countdown to Creativity
Tim Holtz is introducing a few special release dies at CHA that are available for preorder. One of the dies is a larger version of … Read More
Ballerina Argyle Pillow Tutorial
I have to say that these are just the sweetest fabrics ever. This line is called Arabesque from Anna Griffin and you can purchase it … Read More
Wacky Web Improv Pillow Tutorial
I hope you will join me on the Sizzix blog today where I am sharing a tutorial for this Wacky Web Improv Pillow. I created … Read More
Pumpkin Pincushion Tutorial
I’m smitten! I had so much fun making these pumpkin pincushions. I’ll show you how today on the Sizzix blog. Come join me!
Spooktacular Starburst Quilt
Today I am sharing a tutorial for this quilt which I am calling Spooktacular Starburst. It was made using Spooktacular by Maude Asbury and generously … Read More
Who Are You?
Sizzix is running a fun new promotion called “Who are you?” You can read all about the campaign here. To enter the contest, you need … Read More
Apple Core Baby Jane Quilt
I just completed my first apple core quilt! It’s been on my quilting bucket list for awhile now. I wanted to make one in order … Read More
Apple Cores
I have been working on this quilt top using the Sizzix Apple Core die for a good month now. For some reason, though I didn’t … Read More
Hydrangea Pin Cushion Tutorial
Ever since I first got the Sizzix Hydrangeas and Borders Die I knew I wanted to make a sweet pin cushion using it. Sometimes it … Read More
Machine Pieced Clamshell Pillow Tutorial
I teased a bit about this project a couple of weeks ago but I wanted to let you know that my machine pieced clamshell tutorial … Read More
Machine Pieced Clamshells
I’ve been busily working with a charm pack of Briar Rose by Heather Ross for Windham Fabrics and a newly introduced Sizzix die, the 4″ … Read More