I love a good felt project. I’ve seen cute little felt trees for Christmas in recent years and have wanted to make some for myself. … Read More
Sew Glad We Are Friends Card
Sizzix is hosting a Karen Burniston Event to showcase the many ways you can use her Pop ‘N Cuts base die. I thought twice … Read More
Lipari Oakshott and Velvet Table Runner
First of all, thank you to everyone who has reached out to me with an email or Facebook message to see how we are doing … Read More
A Little Quilt Market Sewing
I had a chance to do a little quilt market sewing for Blend Fabrics and Anna Griffin this fall. These three pillows will be in … Read More
Apple Core Pincushions
I have a new tutorial on the Sizzix blog today. I started out planning on making something quilty with the apple core die but got … Read More
Stolen Dreams Quilt
I’ve just completed this quilt that I am calling Stolen Dreams. Let me explain. I used the “Robbing Peter to Pay Paul” die by Sizzix … Read More
Snowmen Coaster Tutorial
I recently had the opportunity to play with the most adorable Sizzix Bigz Die with Bonus Die-Snowmen Let It Snow by BasicGrey. I decided to make a … Read More
Fanciful Flight Table Runner Tutorial
I was inspired to make a “Fanciful Flight” table runner by not only the Tim Holtz Fanciful Flight die but by the masses of butterflies … Read More
Robbing Peter to Pay Paul Pillow Cover Tutorial
I am happy to report that my sewing machine is realigned, repaired and back at home with me. Because of that, I was able to … Read More
Seaglass Waves Pillow Cover Tutorial
I know I have been bouncing all over the place, showing Christmas designs and most recently, a fall table runner. I like to work when … Read More
Seaglass Waves
I’m sneaking in one more summertime project before autumn arrives here in New England. I’m calling this pillow Seaglass Waves. It was so fun to … Read More
Back to School Applique Tute
Dare I say it? Back to school time is rapidly approaching. Clothing catalogs are filling our mailbox lately. My daughter was looking through one of … Read More
Cheater Screen Printing with Sizzix
I’m happy to help celebrate Eileen Hull with Sizzix today! Her Doily Lace Medallion Die inspired my project. I am using it here in combination … Read More
Summer Fans Pillow Tutorial
Good afternoon! I am sharing a tutorial for this Summer Fans pillow cover on the Sizzix blog today. Please pop over and take a look.
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
Vintaj Zipper Pulls
I’m so excited about my post on the Sizzix blog today! I used Vintaj altered blanks and transformed them into zipper pulls! I love making … Read More
Pear Applique Napkins Tutorial
Today, I would like to share a tutorial for making a set of four cloth napkins with pear appliques. I love them for any time … Read More
Mega Grandmother’s Garden Quilt Tutorial
I’d like to invite you to join me over at the Sizzix blog today to read about this “Mega” Grandmother’s Garden quilt I designed using … Read More
Sewing Room Journal Tutorial
Today I am sharing a tutorial for a journal/composition book cover that I made using a new technique that I came up with for fabric … Read More
Mega Grandmother’s Garden Quilt; Sizzix Tutorial
I’m naming this quilt a Mega Grandmother’s Garden Quilt because it was inspired by the English Paper Pieced Grandmother’s Garden Hexagon quilts. In this case, … Read More
Dancing with a Curvy Clutch
This is another one of Michelle Webster’s patterns, the Curvy Clutch. It is sewn up in Little Black Dress by BasicGrey for their quilt market … Read More
Sewing Edge Needlebook-Free Tutorial
I hope you will join me today as I have my first tutorial on the Sizzix blog! I used the Sewing Edge die to create … Read More
Benefits of Sizzix Clear Dies
I wanted to mention another big plus of the Sizzix die cutting system today, their clear dies. I was using one today, the half square … Read More
Sizzix Quilting Staples
Scroll down one post for the Zaaka Style Sewalong and Aurifil Thread Giveaway! A week or so ago, I mentioned that I decided that my … Read More
Tattered Flowers Headbands
My daughter gave me the perfect excuse to play a bit with my new toy, the Big Shot. She was invited to a birthday party … Read More