How is it the end of June already? If I could I would stop time to savor this squishy baby and her smiles and her squeals at just this delicious moment awhile longer.
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Summertime can be a great opportunity to sew with your children. Here are some ideas to help you plant seeds of creativity in the next generation.
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I planned to puzzle together all the greens in a vibrant ode to spring! Green is spring and butterflies are such a spring joy. The idea felt perfect in April.
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And we're off! Around the world fabric lovers are diving into their stash and discovering new connections. It's such fun to see ideas igniting, inspired by the same simple sparks...
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Ok, they're done! That was quick (and easy). In fact, diaper covers would make a nice first project if you'd like to ease into apparel.
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With so much on my mind lately, I was extra-glad to take a mental break from big decisions to actually SEW this weekend. I'm eager to make some new clothes for baby.
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I've been asking questions about the big picture at Stitched in Color. The industry is changing, and as much as I like to do my own thing here...
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Is choosing colors and fabrics your favorite part of sewing? Or, do you get bogged down in the fabric-selection phase? Explore the possibilities of your fabrics...
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I'm a little giddy this morning because my design wall is naked! All year long my Penny Sampler has been filling up that wall, growing more and more detailed...
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It's June, the very last month in the 6-month Penny Sampler. This month I have a few paper pieced blocks to make and then the final assembly!!!
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A little while ago I heard from Kristi (aka Federlily) about a new business she and her family have embarked upon called Modern Barn Blocks. I was instantly curious.
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Mmm... a quilt finish. Such a lovely feeling! All these joyful colors bordered by beautiful aqua blue call to mind a bright summer weekend by the lake.
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Yesterday I spray basted my quarter log cabin quilt and thought I'd make some good progress quilting it. Instead I spent the day trying to hold onto 59,000 comments...
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It has been an amazing six months with baby Elora. Today I'll share some reflections on what it's like raising a healthy baby after the tragic injury and loss of sweet Eleni.
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What can you do with a tall stack of quarter log cabins? Time to play!
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You'd think I'd be tired of paper piecing, six-months into my Facing East Journey and all, but apparently not. Instead I was somewhat surprised...
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Have you ever imagined working in a modern fabric shop? What could be more fun than buying, bundling and folding fabric for a living?
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I'm back at work on my Penny Sampler. The final segment of the quilt is mostly paper piecing. I jumped ahead to the tea pot block, eager to put some color in the center of my quilt!
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