Archive for March, 2016

A Home Overflowing

Why homemaking matters

Homemakers are amazing. Stay at home-makers are world-changers. Though we don’t feel like that’s true even on good days, it is true, and I’m reminding you today. I often go through “everything is meaningless” phases and forget the truth that in reality, everything matters.

Our culture is so caught up in what we can achieve through a career, something tangible, something concrete and measurable. But so many times in life, we forget that the things that matter most are the things that we can’t see, can’t measure, and the things that often times go unnoticed. (Continue reading…)

Tea To Go | Pattern Release

Tea to Go Tea Bag Wallet

You never know when you’ll need your favorite tea—you don’t know when it’ll strike: at work, on the long drive on the way to a vacation, on the way to your sister’s house, at the hotel (where you know they will be out of English Breakfast!)…who knows, but we all know that sometimes you just need  your tea to go!

Today I’m sharing a pattern designed and loved by tea drinkers! My mom and I worked together on this pattern, so I’m pretty tickled to release my first pattern with my mom! I hope there’s many more to come. Make sure to download your copy of my Tea to Go tea wallet pattern or grab a quick and easy kit with the fabric included, and be sure to check out all the delicious details below. (Continue reading…)

Pattern Release: Burst

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Another spring release is coming your way today. I’m super excited to share with you my Burst Throw Quilt! This is one of those projects that started out as something completely different than what you see in the pictures, but I love what I ended up with: a modern, simple, large block quilt! Make sure to get all the sweet details and images below and don’t forget to pick up a copy for yourself! This pattern has been tested to ensure that it’s perfect and easy for you to navigate. So, a big thanks to my fabulous pattern testers! You’ll see their images posted here as soon as they are done with their final touches. Now, onto the story behind this quilt… (Continue reading…)

How To Store Your Stash

The best way to store fabric! Use cardboard bolts to store your fabric stash!

Well, as you know, my basement remodel is in full force…my office has flooring and due to some *ahem* unexpected budget busters, we’ll be saving up (again) for the ceiling and baseboards. BUT that does not mean that I can’t start moving into my new studio! I’ve chosen to layout my office so that my sewing machine and serger live quietly in the closet, which means that my fabric stash has to find a new home, no more hiding in the closet! (Continue reading…)

Pattern Review: Sneha Tunic

Tunic Sewing Pattern

Working from home doesn’t exactly encourage one to dress up…in fact, some days when I hear the doorbell ring, I may or may not answer depending on the state of my sweatpants and t-shirt. Needless to say, I’m on the hunt for an outfit that is cozy, pretty, and acceptable to wear at home or on a few errands. Well, my friends, I’ve found it! The Sneha Tunic by Wardrobe By Me is the answer to my prayers. You can dress it up, and paint on those Jeggings, or dress it down—take a look! (Continue reading…)

10 Quilting Tools I Couldn’t Live Without

The 10 Best Tools for Quilting

Precision, precision, precision… Measure twice, cut once… When in doubt, rip it out… Quilting is a crazy thing Quilters are a crazy bunch. We know that the high you get from a (nearly) perfect quilt top is unbeatable and we beam confidence when we see someone else snuggling up underneath our homemade masterpiece. Besides the yearning for perfection, an obsession with fabric, and an ever-growing fabric stash, quilters need one more thing: The right tools. (Continue reading…)

Pattern Release: Graze Paper Pieced Placemat

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It just feels like spring today—birds are sweetly singing, laundry is on the line, and the world smells new. That makes it the perfect day to release this little beauty! The Graze Placemat is here just in time for Easter, Mother’s Day, and the fun-filled days of summer! This paper pieced placemat whips up in a jiffy; for beginners, it’s a great way to learn how to paper piece, or for masters, it’s a nice break from a big quilting projects. Make sure to check out every last lovely little details and don’t forget to get a copy for yourself! (Continue reading…)

A Beautiful Birdcage Centerpiece

Birdcage Centerpiece

“I need this.”
“What are you going to do with it?”
“I’m not sure yet, but I need it!”
This is usually how my finest creations begin. This is also why my garage is full of everything you could ever want to find, just waiting for a job to do or the perfect spot in my home! But this time, I came up with the most gorgeous dining table centerpiece, and here’s how you can make your very own birdcage centerpiece for your home:

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How To Bind A Quilt

How to Bind a Quilt

After talking to some new quilter friends of mine, I’ve quickly realized that there are so many different ways to do the same thing in quilting and sewing! A lot of people have questions about how to quilt their tops and how to do binding. Last week I went over how to quilt your project (see that post here!), and after quilting comes binding! My favorite way to do this involves a sewing machine and some hand sewing, let me show you how. (Continue reading…)

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