Archive for June, 2016

Pattern Release: Gatherings

A Wooden Crate Liner for Every Job!

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It’s another pattern release day! I present to you my newest (and maybe simplest) pattern yet: Gatherings. This wooden crate liner is perfect for gathering the harvest from your garden, small loads of laundry, storing toys, art supplies, and clothes—the options are really endless! This crate liner will take you less than an hour to make and you’ll use it endlessly! The pattern has been tested for accuracy and is ready to go! Make sure to scroll down and see all the great versions made by my Fabulous Pattern Testers! Here’s some drool-worthy details: (Continue reading…)

Why Quilts Make the Best Baby Shower Gifts

Hot air balloon quilt on bench

I tend to design (and make) a lot of baby quilts…why? Because there is nothing more fun than baby fabrics, baby colors, and baby-sized projects! A cute result, a quick reward—who wouldn’t love it!? While there are lots of fun reasons for making baby quilts, there are even more great reasons to receive baby quilts. So, if you’re the receiver, here’s a list of things to look forward to using your baby quilt for, and if you’re the giver, just know that all that hard work will be greatly appreciated! (Continue reading…)

Labeling Quilt Pieces: Why it Matters

Labeling Quilt Blocks

Labeling your cut blocks is so incredibly helpful and can often speed up the whole piecing process. It seems like such a small thing to do, but I often forget to do it, or am so excited to get sewing that I just skip it (and always regret it later)! Today I want to give you a short and sweet tip and give you a chance to share some of your own tips for making the whole quilting process go just a little bit smoother and faster! (Continue reading…)

How to Blackwash Your Brick Fireplace

Blackwashing a brick fireplace

A few months ago, I posted about how to whitewash your fireplace. The whole time that I was working on that project, I was thinking to myself: Gee, I wonder if “blackwashing” is a thing?! After much searching (and Pinteresting) I decided that no one else was going to let me know how to do it, so I might as well figure it out myself! Let me tell you- despite the adrenaline rush I got while working on this project (my fireplace is a giant and scrubbing it down with acid to un-do my work is not on my list of things to do), it was 100% worth it! I’m tickled with the results and so glad that I took the risk! Here’s a tutorial for you on how to black wash your fireplace or other brick. (Continue reading…)

A Legacy Worth Leaving

I counted the pews leading up to ours, like I did every Sunday. It wasn’t Sunday, and there was nothing familiar about the sanctuary today. This church held so many memories for my life; dragging a bag full of coloring books and projects to work on during the sermon, racing with all my might to show everyone the date that parents wrote in my Bible on the day that I was saved, inching closer to my Mom so I could hear her sing. So many vivid, velvet memories, but not today. Today felt like burlap, my skin raw from tears. Today was stale, today was confusing, today was different. (Continue reading…)

A Tie Rack Tutorial

How to Make a Tie Rack

Father’s Day is almost here! Regardless of what you make or get for this Father’s Day, make sure to thank your dad. I’ve often noticed that Mother’s Day honors our mothers, and they deserve it. But often, Father’s Day is a call for dads to do, be, and get better. But I say, every other day of the year, our parents (mothers and fathers) strive to be the best they can be. Let’s take this Father’s Day to honor our dads for being the irreplaceable man in our lives. For every sacrifice he’s made, for every night shift, overtime, and sleepless night spent awake for my sake. To have a father is one of the best things in life—make sure that he knows that. (Continue reading…)

Pattern Release: Head in the Clouds

Head in the Clouds-online only

Today I am pleased to present to you my newest baby quilt pattern: Head in the Clouds! This quilt featuring hot air balloons of all sizes and flowing banners is sure to let your little one’s imagination soar!

I had some really fantastic pattern testers on this round, and I’m so excited to show you their take on this fun pattern. Many of the pictures you’ll see below are their creations, so be sure to click on the images and see their other work! Thank you to all my pattern testers—you were so thorough and so much fun to work with! You did a fabulous job and I hope you enjoyed making this quilt as much as I enjoyed seeing your creations.  (Continue reading…)

How To Sew Your First Quilt Block

Today I thought it might be nice to start from the begining. This one goes out to you who are brand-new to the quilting world. You’ve got a pile of fabric and a pattern that you’re dying to get started on, but are a little afraid to make the first cut. Never fear! I’ll show you everything you need to know and how to get started on your very first quilt. (Continue reading…)

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