I love paper piecing. That’s no secret! But I know that lots of people get frustrated by it. I have noticed a few mistakes … Read More
Notebook Pouch Tutorial from Fresh-Squeezed Fabrics
My long time sponsor, Randi from Fresh-Squeezed Fabrics, is visiting my blog today to share a tutorial with you! She recently made her daughter a … Read More
XOXO Mini Tutorial from Gotham Quilts
I’d like to welcome Ivete from Gotham Quilts today. She has offered to share a free tutorial with my readers just in time for Valentine’s … Read More
Iron On Vinyl Apron Tutorial
I’m sharing a free tutorial for this Iron-On Vinyl Apron for your favorite toddler to kindergarten aged cooking assistant. The apron was inspired by my … Read More
Wet Suit Bag Tutorial
You can find my free tutorial for this Wet Suit Bag on the Therm O Web blog today. It is fully lined with vinyl … Read More
Topiary Bag Tutorial
Do you remember this bag I shared a few weeks ago? The promised tutorial is now available on the Therm O Web blog. Take a … Read More
Nautical Skirt Tutorial
Today I am sharing a tutorial for this Nautical Skirt to help Jo-Ann Fabrics celebrate National Craft Month. There are so many spring trends in … Read More
Butterfly Pillow Tutorial
Today I am sharing a pillow tutorial written for ThermOWeb with fabric courtesy of Blend. The fabric is Mariposa by Shell Rummel. This pillow will … Read More
BFF Chain Quilt Tutorial
I just finished up this quilt using a traditional block called the Friendship Chain but I super-sized it and modernized it with my fabric choices … 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
Nearing the End
That title sounds dramatic doesn’t it? I am sharing a few more of my mosaic blocks and their silly stories today. The stories are made … Read More
Valentine’s Day Tutorials
It’s nearly that time already, isn’t it? I thought I would do a little round up of some Valentine’s Day tutorials that I have … 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
White Christmas Stocking-Free Pattern
I love Christmas stockings! Santa always did such a great job filling mine as a kid and my husband has kept up the tradition finding … 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
During Quiet Time Christmas Tutorials
I’ve shared a number of Christmas sewing tutorials over the last couple of years and thought I would do a little round up in case … 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
{Big} City Girl QAL-Home in Boston
Welcome to Week 7 of the {Big} City Girl QAL! It’s my turn today! I designed a block based on the Zakim Bridge in Boston, … Read More
The Making of a Rainbow
Maybe some of you share my predicament. Our children are asked to bring their Halloween costumes to school for a Halloween parade. Like me, you … Read More
Take Me to the Sea
I made this pillow for my sister as a housewarming gift. The pillow project was also intended for a series of fun posts by Moda … Read More
Flip Flop Beach Bag Tutorial
You can find a tutorial for this Flip Flop Beach Bag on the Therm O Web blog today! There are some giveaways too, including one … 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
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
Ribbons: Mini Series 1, Block 5
Today I am sharing my last block in a series of five blocks based on the Sizzix parallelogram die.To see the tutorials for the other … Read More
Stitchin’ Sewing Machine Cover Tutorial and Giveaway
Today I am sharing a tutorial with Art Gallery Fabrics for this “Stitchin’ Sewing Machine Cover.” I wanted my sewing machine cover design to … Read More