We’ve been doing some work around the outside of our house the last few weeks. I think the appearance of the outside of a home really sets a tone for visitors, and I want ours to be warm and pretty and welcoming, but still simple and uncluttered. We have this great front porch area that…
Katie’s 2nd Birthday Celebration
Our sweet granddaughter, Katie, turned 2 on the 4th of July, and we got to host her second birthday party right here on Saturday! We kept it small and simple, but fun and pretty. (Two-year-olds don’t really remember their parties, but they will love seeing the pictures someday!)I took on the responsibility of baking the…
The Busy Hands Fidget Apron Pattern & Tutorial Hopeful Threads’ July 2013 Project
I absolutely love working with Kristy at Hopeful Threads on a project, and this month is another great opportunity for me (and you!) to do that! This month’s Busy Hands, Ours to Theirs project is a unique way for you to sew and give to many older men and women who have spent much of…
Jersey Love Patterns and a Sale!
The new Fishsticks Designs Jersey Love patterns are now available! Just click the photo collage above to find them in my store. And, in celebration of these new patterns, I’m offering 25% off of all my patterns with the code “JERSEYLOVE”. The discount runs through Monday, 7/1!
The Runaround Pants for Boys & Girls
Wrapping up this set of four Jersey Love patterns is the Runaround Pants! Styled for both boys and girls, the easy wear and stylish look of these pants will make them a favorite for running around at playtime and snuggling up at bedtime.In sizes 12 months to 12, the Runaround Pants include an optional side…
It’s the Beachcomber Dress!
Pattern #3 in this quartet of Jersey Love patterns is another little girl choice! The Beachcomber Dress is a casual, comfortable, playful dress that is perfect for digging her toes in the sand.In sizes 12 months to 12, this hooded dress is designed to be sewn with stretch jersey or 100% cotton jersey.The Beachcomber Dress…
It’s Time to Meet the Carnival Skort!
Next in the Jersey Love series is the Carnival Skort! Little girls will be sure to love the playfulness of this skort while moms will appreciate both its style and its modesty.In sizes 12 months to 12, this cute little skort matches up a flared six-panel skirt with shorts that hide underneath. The Carnival Skort…
Introducing the Downtown V-Neck!
In just a few days, I’ll be releasing a set of four new patterns in a series called “Jersey Love”. Each of these patterns is designed to work perfectly with the designer stretch jerseys that are on the market now. (Each one also includes options for sewing with other knit fabrics, too.) I worked specifically…
Boxer Briefs for My Little Guy
We’re pretty relaxed about learning to use the potty around here. I think having a big family and a busy schedule sort of leads to that. They all learn when they’re ready to learn. Charlie’s getting pretty close to making the transition to undies full-time so I thought some fun momma-made undies were in order!My…
May Riley Blake Mystery Quilt Block – Selvage Spools
I’m almost caught up now! Woo-hoo! May’s Selvage Spool block is so cool, and the construction process was really fun!All those selvages and the blank solid squares waiting to be filled up were a little overwhelming, so I started by pulling out the selvage pieces that I knew wanted to use and cutting them down…