Fabric Giveaway (closed)
see these pretty fabrics? I have a LOT of leftover from the quilt top I’m piecing for RKF right now. the selvedges are going to my friend Jules. But that leaves a LOT of fabric. So. Would you like some? Leave a comment (and make sure either your profile is linked to your email, or […]
cheater pillowcase tutorial
3 seams (plus a hem). 1 cut (more like a trim). 5 minutes. endless possibilities. Supplies: 1/2 yard fun cotton fabric 1/4 yard contrasting cotton fabric First things first: trim off the selvedge from the 1/2 yard print, and send it to my friend Jules. Fold the fabric inside out (so the right […]
Raincoats, finished
More sewing for Robert Kaufman (the company, not the dude) I still haven’t been able to choose a favorite. scottie dogs with coordinating argyle? (size 6) or maybe fun Dr Seuss inspired dots? inside and out? (size 3T) (this fabric looks most like something RTW to me, but I don’t know if that’s good […]
mini-cathedral windows
here’s the finished product, after playing last weekend… I gave up on the hand stitching, and used my machine… the whole thing measures almost 5″ square. I love the backsides of C-Ws I think I might need to make an Orange-peel quilt sometime soon… I love the contrast stitching on the back… I still […]
Laminate. Ick.
Ok, so I LOVE the finished product, but working with laminated cotton isn’t all that much fun. Tonight, instead of quilts, I got to make some really cute bags and bibs from some REALLY cute fabrics… These bibs were made with the pattern in “Simple Sewing for Baby” by Lotta Jansdotter (I’m SO proud of […]
Swoon!
I got some embroidery done this morning, while waiting for my kiddos to come home from school… I love the look of lazy daisies and French knots. These are teeny, like, smaller than a dime: I have been working on my bag pattern, but just got another quilt top dropped off, and I’m SO excited. […]
a little quilt marking tip (and more finished projects)
So, you know when you have to draw diagonal lines on squares? Sometimes I don’t have a fancy water-soluble pen handy, and chalk rubs off if you’re doing hundreds of squares at a time (ask me how I know)… but if you try to mark with a sharp pencil, especially a regular 2B pencil, sometimes […]
busy worker bee
So my awesome friend Alissa (whom you probably have all heard of) recommended me to someone at Robert Kaufman (yeah, THE Robert Kaufman) to sew samples for them. within the day, I recieved fabric for the 1st top (luckily I just piece the tops, then they are going to Angela (!!!) for quilting, then they […]
EXPLODING with cuteness.
I made another dress last night, because I had to stay busy. and because I need to make THIS dress now. so here’s the latest version, using a Kona (Rich Red?) and this gorgeous organic fabric (Pick a Bunch) : ( I think The Bean likes it) It’s my State Fair Frock, again, but this […]
random bits and bobs
This post could also be acurately labeled as “Things that make me happy:” I got a new planner last week (well, I picked it up last week, but I ordered it several weeks ago) It’s the LIFE planner by Erin Condren, and I chose to put my own picture on the cover (free […]