You’re Invited! A Book Release Party
If you follow me on Instagram, you might have noticed that I’ve been putting together a little party! This Friday, November 1st, I’m hosting it’s a little gathering to celebrate the release of my book, Modern Bee. I had a lot of fun planning the decor, refreshments (stay tuned for pics of the much-anticipated book […]
Framed Shirts Quilts: Twin and Full Finish!
I’m headed to Quilt Market in Houston today! At first, I felt a little overwhelmed by taking this trip in my third trimester, but it will be worth it to see friends and take it all in. Stash Books is also hosting a book signing for me on Saturday morning, and I have some other […]
Vintage Quilt Top
This weekend, we took some friends antique shopping around town and I found this gorgeous vintage quilt top. Although I’ve seen and appreciated many vintage quilts, this is the first that I had to have! I love how modern this simple pattern looks with just two fabrics: a butter yellow and a navy pinstripe. With […]
Modern Bee Giveaways!
Hello friends! You might have noticed that I’m hosting a Modern Bee blog hop with several of my friends. 🙂 I don’t want anyone to miss out, so I thought I’d fill you in on the highlights and let you know where you can comment to win a copy of the book or some fun […]
Sewing Summit 2013 Recap: Classes + Friends
Just a note that today marks the first day of the Modern Bee blog tour, and I’m guest posting over at Sew Mama Sew with some fun freebies! It’s time to wrap up my Sewing Summit recap. In case you missed it, you can read part one here! Friday: Classes Fabric Design with Pat Bravo […]
Aragon Bag for Purse Palooza
Would you believe that I’ve been a sewing fool this week? I’ve made it my goal to finish up two quilt tops, and I also had a personal project . . . my new diaper bag! I’m guest blogging today over at my friend Sara‘s blog, with a review of the Sew Sweetness Aragon Bag. […]
Sewing Summit 2013 Recap: Shop Hop + Opening Reception
Three quick things: 1. The winner of the Modern Bee book giveaway is #4, Claudia! 2. I’m also offering signed copies of the book in my shop! > 3. In other news, I’m back from the Sewing Summit conference this weekend, and had a fabulous time in Salt Lake City! Wednesday: Travel Day I had […]
Baseball Curves Quilt for ‘Modern Bee’ + Giveaway!
It’s my turn on the Craft Book Month blog hop at Craft Buds! For those of you who don’t know, Craft Buds is my other blog that I run with my friend Mary. The two of us started Craft Book Month in September 2011 for two reasons: a) to encourage others (and ourselves) to make […]
It’s a Boy! Nursery Decor
Thank you for all the kind comments on my last post about the Modern Bee book! This year has been so full of exciting changes and the last few weeks have been no different. My husband and I made the move to Nashville, Tennessee earlier this year, and we just moved again to a new […]
Modern Bee: The Book!
Last week, my production coordinator at C&T told me I’d be getting an advanced copy of my book in the mail either Monday or Tuesday. Really?! Was it already time? The book releases in September and Amazon will start shipping Modern Bee by October. I checked the mail. All day. And again. I didn’t see […]