Have a pile of scraps waiting for a good use? Need a quick last minute gift for the toddler or preschooler on your list? How about sewing up a Fabric I-Spy Book? I originally created this tutorial for the Holiday Bake, Craft and Sew-Along over at Skip to My Lou. If you’re looking for more…
The Emmy is Retiring
It’s always a little sad saying good-bye. The Emmy Top & Dress was my very first pattern, and it’s a great pattern that is well-loved by many. It is time now, though, to send it into retirement to make way for more fun things to come! You’ll be able to purchase the Emmy in PDF…
National Tie One On Day
The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is celebrated annually as National Tie One On Day . . . tie on an apron, that is! Participants pause in their busy Thanksgiving preparations to make or purchase an apron and gift it to a friend or neighbor along with a freshly baked loaf of bread. National Tie One On…
Thankful
Happy Thanksgiving! Do you have exciting plans today? We’re enjoying Thanksgiving dinner this evening with our whole family and a few dear friends. The morning and afternoon will be spent cooking and preparing and munching! I’m starting the day with my morning coffee and a piece of Chocolate Pecan Pie shared with my sweet almost-2-year-old….
Quilt Market . . . the rest of the story
I promise I have not dropped off the face of the earth! These last few weeks have been packed full with filling and shipping orders, following up with people I talked with at Market, finishing up my pattern cover updates, working on a new pattern, and, of course, all my regular mom and homeschooling responsibilities….
Building My First Market Booth
I’m home from my first Quilt Market! I had a great time, met some wonderful people and heard some incredibly positive things about my patterns! I couldn’t possibly have asked for a better first Market experience! I have a few things that I’d like to share over the next couple of days, but since putting…
The Mama & Baby Bag
Searching for the perfect diaper bag for mama and baby? Having a bag that is fun, fashionable and functional for both you and your new addition makes life so much easier in those first few years! I designed this bag do that and more! I think it’s the perfect size for moms who use cloth…
The Which Way Out Jacket
I’ve heard rumors that it’s getting cold somewhere, and your little ones need some bundling! My Which Way Out Jacket is designed to keep them all warm and cozy. (Here in Dallas, it’s still in the 80s, but winter will come eventually!) This hooded jacket uses two layers of fabric and with the right zipper,…
Guest Post Tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! Stadium Blanket & Bag/Cushion Combo
I’m so excited to have my latest tutorial featured on the Sew, Mama, Sew! blog today! If you’re a sports fan or just have little ones who you cheer on from the sidelines, you’re going to love this project. Grab that stack of t-shirts that need a new purpose and head on over: Stadium Blanket…
Giveaway at Create Hope Designs!
Things are taking off over at Create Hope Designs! Please be sure to take a few minutes, if you haven’t already, to check out the amazing sewing patterns available there and purchase to support China Little Flower Orphanage. While you’re over there, take a few minutes to enter Izzy & Ivy’s giveaway on the blog,…