Rebecca Dress
I just finished sewing up the Sis Boom Rebecca Dress. If you aren’t familiar with Sis Boom PDF patterns, they are very clear and easy to follow with step-by-step photos. Last summer, I tried out the Jamie Dress, and I was sold on the easy techniques shown for everything from inserting a zipper to finishing a […]
The Jane Market Bag — Purse Palooza 2012
I’m guest posting at Sew Sweetness today as part of Purse Palooza 2012! This is my latest version of the Jane Market Bag, stitched up in a print called Foxen by Holli Zollenger (available on Spoonflower) and Lush by Erin McMorris. For the handles, I used scraps from my stash, and for the lining, I used Kona […]
Announcing Purse Palooza 2012!
This is a fun event, which I will be guest posting for in June over at Sew Sweetness to get you sewing a purse for the summer! Here’s how it works: 1. Every weekday in June, there will be 2 amazing guest bloggers scheduled to share with you a purse sewing pattern review. The review […]
Shameless Plug
I entered Bernina’s We All Sew Challenge (upcycling), and it’s time to vote for your favorite project! You can check out my Vintage Sheets Ring Pillow here and then vote for your favorites. If you are having trouble with the link, just go to Bernina’s Facebook page and then click the We All Sew button to […]
Happy Mother’s Day!
Happy Mother’s Day to all moms, and to my crafty and awesome mom! My sewing room has got very little action this week, so I don’t have much to show. But here is a little eye candy: my mom’s Hello Kitty Cake Pops (Keroppi and Chococat). So cute, right? The other week, I wrote a guest post on Money […]
To Market, To Market
I needed something new to wear to Quilt Market, so I took a favorite shirt pattern, The Honey Blouse, and turned it into a dress! But the fabric I chose isn’t very springy, so I made this floral fabric belt from a tutorial written by my friend Mary. If you make one and use quilting weight fabric […]
Business Card Wallet
So, I made plans to go to Quilt Market in Kansas City next month! I’m so thankful to be going and have been chatting with some blog friends and industry professionals who I’ll get to meet there. But first things first — I need a cute place to put my business cards. Enter the Keyka Lou […]
Sewing Summit: I’m Going!
Just registered for The Sewing Summit in October. Are you going? Let’s sew together. 🙂 More about Sewing Summit: Sewing Summit and Why It’s Important Sewing Summit 2012 What Is Sewing Summit? Craft Buds and My Shop
Etsy On Sale
Just popping by to let you know that I’m having a spring reduction sale in the Etsy shop. Everything is 25% off for a limited time, including the adoption earrings, Glass Half Full, and well, everything! I used this handy app called Etsy on Sale. It’s brilliant and so easy (free trial for new members), […]
Scrap Happy
Since I already had my squares cut and arranged, I stayed up late sewing eight more Granny Square Blocks . . . . . . so I could finish this! Granny Squares quilt top measures 56″x 40″. Linking up to the Festival of Scrappiness at Stitched in Color! Craft Buds and My Shop