Where have you been stitching? By the looks of things, lots of us are taking the hexies along at the beach, at the park, at the pool. Kingfisher Stitch-Along flowers are blooming the world over!
Read MorePotholders are such humble little things. We use them day-in, day-out, hardly giving them a thought, until suddenly realizing they're burnt, battered and coated with a permanent layer of grease.
Read MoreRemember how I said I don't have a single black top? Well, I didn't exactly manage to make a black top. It's black... and blue. But, who were we kidding? This is Stitched in Color. And, hey…
Read MoreIt’s the first of 6 weeks dedicated to English Paper Piecing hexagon flowers for the Kingfisher Stitch-Along. Discover options for basting and joining your shapes. Come play!
Read MoreThis is a quilt I created on a whim. I was organizing my fabrics and noticed that I had quite a stack of Essex linens and some Rifle Paper linen blend canvas fabrics that would work together beautifully.
Read MoreBetween the diamond backgrounds, flowers, borders and triangle accents, there are so many fabric choices to make with Kingfisher quilt. Even if you have already chosen your colors, read on for tips…
Read MoreDo you keep a list of would-be projects? I don't usually. But sometimes I need to make a list to put my mind at ease. This usually happens when there are lots of good ideas floating around.
Read MoreIn the United States we're looking forward to a long weekend. You might want to carve out some time for a bit of shopping. My favorite fabric stores have some great sales going on!
Read MoreHappy half-birthday, Elora! You're eighteen months and full of toddler spirit. Why, just today I realized you've mastered the head shake for "no". You're such a little person now!
Read MoreInspiration relies on imagination; success on action. And not one big, brave action, but many little moments of gumption and faith.
Read MoreDo you start a quilt by choosing the fabrics or the pattern? I definitely go both ways. With Kingfisher, I started with the pattern. Knowing I'd be hand-sewing, I wanted to be sure to really LOVE the fabrics.
Read MoreJoin the Kingfisher Stitch-Along! This summer we’ll be creating a hexie flower quilt combinging English Paper Piecing, applique and machine piecing. It’s the perfect, portable summer project!
Read MoreEven though May is halfway flown, I'm going to take advantage of Me Made May inspiration to launch some garment projects. I'm in the process of choosing fabrics and finalizing patterns. Come see!
Read MoreLinen and I go waaaay back. My very first quilt was sashed with 100% natural linen. I love the nubby texture and earthy shade. I used linen quite a bit in my patchwork until....
Read MoreIntroducing, Iridescent! My latest work in progress is a new pattern in my Color Mentor series. Are you color-curious? This scrappy string quilt is poised to broaden your horizons.
Read MoreThis pinafore is a reversible top that's super fast to cut and sew. Instead of fitted details like closures and gathers, it's a loose fit and flat front design that really shows off cute prints.
Read MoreNot all homeschoolers choose this path because they want to. In the United States, some feel we have to homeschool in order to provide quality education for our children.
Read MoreOn a sunny day the sun's rays pass through a skylight to illuminate this part of my design wall with an abundance of glorious light. My stash of helpful fabrics makes it easy to gather up rainbows.
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