I had almost forgotten about the Quilt Blocks Shop Challenge! This is a challenge that I proposed using my Quilt Blocks fabric to make something for your handmade online shop, local craft fair, or to...
I’m not sure that I ever did a round-up of all the free projects available from 1, 2, 3 Sew. Six free projects — five from the book, plus a bonus project that we couldn’t squeeze in...
Drop Cloth Tent from Lowe’s Creative Ideas. Confetti Dish Towel on Make and Takes. Reversible Hats from Martha Stewart. Milkmaid Skirt for Grown-Ups from Crafterhours. Origami Diamonds from Zak...
Ready for a summer picnic? Head over to Etsy’s blog to read my tutorial for this patchwork flag picnic blanket using my Quilt Blocks fabric. This project is a great beginner’s introductio...
Head over to Whip Up to read my post about creativity and motherhood.
Congratulations to lucky #72, Karine! You’re the winner of the Hello!Lucky giveaway. And now we all have a reminder to send someone a handwritten note.
I went to Quilt Market in Kansas City over the weekend and thought I’d share a few photos. Here were some of the highlights for me: Melody Miller‘s booth was a hit (pictured above and bel...
I’m excited to welcome Hello!Lucky as a new sponsor and today they’re offering a giveaway! Their beautiful and well-designed letterpress and digital stationery has long been a favorite of...
Just thought I’d share a couple of things I’ve made recently with my Quilt Blocks fabric. Above is a dress from Kwik Sew 3905. Oh, and The Fat Quarter Shop asked me to participate in thei...
I’ve been meaning to write about a new handmade shop that opened here in Atlanta recently. The Indie-pendent is a space committed to a handmade lifestyle, featuring work from some of my favorit...
I’m headed to Kansas City for Quilt Market this weekend! This is a trade show where buyers from all over the country and the world come to buy quilting fabric and supplies. I’ll be doing ...
There are so many new quilting books these days! Here are a few good ones that I’ve picked up recently, in no particular order. Here’s the Fat Quarterly Shape Workshop for Quilters by Kat...
Watermelon Play Quilt, $74 from Nifty Kid Stuff. Happy Mother’s Day PDF printable card, $4 from Sparrow Nest Script. Set of 2 Tea Towels, £16.00 from Helen Rawlinson. Summer Scarf, $16.50 from ...
Head over to CRAFT and check out my quick tutorial for making this fabric pendant necklace. Quite a few of you have asked where I got the frame. I bought it from this Etsy shop, but I would love to f...
Fine, I’ll admit it. I’m using Instagram and actually enjoying it. I have a non-iPhone, so just downloaded the new app recently. Aside from the filters which I find alternately annoying a...
On the Rocks Table Sculpture, $108 from Studio Liscious. Building Blocks Fabric, $12 fat quarter, New Mom Designs. Scandinavian Rustic Stoneware Tea Set, $450 from The Ranch. Striped Burlap Ribbon, $...
I’ve been updating my Flickr groups and added one for Quilt Blocks fabric. So, if you’ve made anything with the collection, be sure to share it over there! And if you are entering the sho...
Washi Tape Phone Cover from Zakka Life. Handmade Clay Pots from Claire of Fellow Fellow for Say Yes to Hoboken. Liberty Handkerchiefs from The Purl Bee. Piñata Cookies from She Knows. Upcycled Storag...
It is Monday and I am posting a tutorial. I know I haven’t done a Make it Monday post in quite some time! I made these blocks last week using my new Quilt Blocks collection and thought I’...
Congratulations to #65, Kristie! She’s the winner of Sewing MODKID Style. Thanks to everyone who entered!
Attention handmade shop owners: I have a challenge for you! I’d love to see what you make from my new Quilt Blocks collection for Moda, so I am proposing a challenge. You are eligible for this ...
I don’t often post photos of our house because it always seems like a work in progress. But you can take a peek over at Stumbles and Stitches as part of their Feather Your Nest series. Things I...
I’m excited to be part of the blog tour for Patty Young‘s new book, Sewing MODKID Style: Modern Threads for the Cool Girl. This book features 20 projects made with knit fabric. If youR...
If you’ve read this blog for a while, you may wonder why I don’t write about crafts with my kids as much these days. Well, they are getting older and I am busier, but they are still makin...
Thanks for all of your kind words about Quilt Blocks. There were 872 comments! I’ve sent e-mails to the three winners: #36 Jenny B, #451 Audrey and #840 Jennifer (who won the fat quarter bundle...
Check out my tutorial for this skirt over at the Moda Bake Shop!
Head over to Sew, Mama, Sew! to check out the baby quilt I made using my new Quilt Blocks fabric! And while you’re there, check out the Fat Quarter Idol contest going on now and put together yo...
When I was designing the Quilt Blocks collection, I really wanted to make fabrics that you could use for all kinds of projects, not just quilting. I think the best thing about the fabrics is that the...
Monoprint Fabric from Design Mom. Spring Floral Embroidery from Little Lovelies. Apron from Two More Seconds. Doily Wreath from Kojo Designs. Pleated and Lined Drapes from Brett Bara for Design Spong...
Box Pouch, $29 from Siam Square. Liberty of London Scrap Pack, £4.95 GBP from Pick Click Sew. Spinner Bowls, $23 seconds in yellow from Romi Ceramics. Cotton/linen Striped Fabric, $32 from RetroNaNa....
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