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Pattern Release: Head in the Clouds

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…)

Pattern Release: Bucket Brigade

There’s something about buds on the trees that just makes my heart race! I get in such a clean out the house, get me outside for any reason sort of mood, and I’m ready to take on the world again! Today I’m releasing a new pattern that will get your heart racing and be your perfect companion for such a mood! I proudly present to you Bucket Brigade: perfect for cleaning and gardening supplies, DIY projects, and, of course, crafting and sewing storage! (Continue reading…)

Tea To Go | Pattern Release

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

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…)

Pattern Review: Sneha Tunic

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…)

Pattern Release: Graze Paper Pieced Placemat

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…)

Pattern Release: Peony Parade Table Runner

Happy Leap Day! I’d like to leap right on into spring right about now. In preparation for spring, I’m releasing an adorable quilted table runner today: Peony Parade. This quick and simple pattern is sure to shoo away those winter blues and get your table ready for Easter, Mother’s Day, and all your other Spring festivities! The modern blocks are just the right mix of simple and charming. Check it out below and make sure to pick up a copy for yourself! (Continue reading…)

Pattern Review: Modern Baby by Martingale

Today we’ll be taking a look at one of the best baby quilt pattern books that I’ve come across in a long time! Modern Baby by Martingale is a collection of 14 very different modern baby quilts created by various designers. I found this to be a great book during the season of becoming an aunt 1, 2, 3 times in the past 2 years! The Bubbles Quilt on the cover is what initially caught my eye, but I still haven’t have the right opportunity to make the fantastic fish quilt for any little ones in my life yet! I did end up making one of the more complicated applique quits: The Birdhouse Quilt by Carrie Bloomston.

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Pressing Makes Perfect

5 easy tips for ironing quilt pieces—it really does work!

Pressing is just a pretty word for ironing. I’m sure they had to make a up a name other than ironing so that quilting didn’t sound like just one more household chore: I hate ironing, but I love pressing! There’s no sleeves, no annoying pleats, just a small, square piece of fabric with a seam—I can handle that.

It’s always the little things, isn’t it? The details always add up and make the whole. It’s no different with quilting! Today I want to share, what I think, is one of the easiest ways to make your quilts better, yet most people don’t think about: pressing. It’s a part of every quilt project, but I often will see a quilt that could look 75% better if the quilter had just taken an extra second to really press her (or his) seams better. Read on to see my 5 steps to getting a beautiful pressed seam, and in turn, a more beautiful quilt! (Continue reading…)

Pattern Release: Gone Fishin’

It’s Saturday night, I’m five years old, and I can’t sleep. Why? Because I’m so excited to get to Sunday School tomorrow! Sure, the snacks were tasty and the stories they told were pretty good, too. But they had the fishing game and that’s what I was really after. Today I’m thrilled to present to you my take on that old, loved game. Gone Fishin’ is a children’s toy that is sure to to please little ones of all ages—read on to get all the details! (Continue reading…)

Make A Flu Kit: A Care Package Tutorial

Free sewing pattern for a pillowcase and tissue box cover- this is perfect for taking care of family and friends when they are sick!

Growing up in rural Pennsylvania nearly required a childhood filled with farm kittens. It also required fantastic names for these fluff-balls. From the obvious Brownie and Snowball to the more creative Sneakers, Raja, Stephanie and Kephanie—we had them all. To be honest though, my cousins were even better at names, one year they had deemed their runt Sicky…and now every time someone is sick, the name reappears for whoever is camping out on the couch.

Typically, when a sicky emerges in our family, my Mom or I get a little excited (this may or may not be a little bit weird). We love to set up a folding table and stock it with tissues, remotes, hot tea, water, crackers, magazines—whatever we can find. Sometimes we even can find some flowers to put in a vase! We are on our A-game when we can serve! But what happens when your sicky isn’t in your home, or lives a hundred miles away? I have been working on the perfect solution for taking care of your friends & family when they are sick with the flu, a cold, or whatever comes their way! Creating a kit ahead of time will assure that you are an answered prayer when your friend comes down with whatever is going around. Here’s how I made mine: (Continue reading…)

Pattern Release: Squared Fashion Wrap

To be wrapped up in a cozy blanket and to look fabulous…wouldn’t that be nice!? Well, your prayers have been answered! I am excited to present to you my latest sewing pattern release: The Squared Fashion Wrap! It’s it’s lovely, it’s cozy, it’s soft—perfect for a chilly day at work or even an extra layer outside when the weather gets a bit warmer. With an array of fabric options and a user-friendly, simple pattern, you’ll be able to create an array of these wraps for every season!

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