Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to go a little over the top, a little girly, and certainly fancy. My family always enjoyed a “love fest” dinner and decorations complete with a giant heart-shaped cookie every year. It’s a fun time to spend with your closest friends and family. Today, I’m sharing a free pattern with you that is sure to set the mood for your very own love fest, Valentine’s Day tea, or whatever you like to call your Love Day gathering! (Continue reading…)
This quick and adorable tutorial is perfect for hostess gifts, grandparents, or for your own table. These half-circle Christmas tree napkins are more interesting than a square napkin and sew up in a jiffy! There’s a ton of different ways to fold them too! Below I’ll teach you how to fold then how to sew half-circle napkins, starting with a simple Christmas tree fold!
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She finally did it! My mom, owner of the bustling Rose of Sharin’ Quilt Shop, took a few days, reserved a room, and relaxed. My sister and I were delighted when we realized that she was staying nearby…a prime opportunity to leave some goodies in her hotel room, starting the weekend out right! This adorable tote bag was stuffed with favorite magazines, quotes, notes, coupons, tea towels—everything that my mom loves! This where my Stow Away Tote Bag sewing pattern began, a simple surprise for my amazing mother.
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Today is a very exciting day: I am releasing my first quilt pattern! It just so happens to be near and dear to my heart as well. I worked hard to create a simple, fun, and easy baby quilt that you’ll love making and the little man in your life will love now and for years to come.
This construction crane quilt is just perfect for any little one. The blocks create a simple base and the crane, with its swinging stone block, creates some movement. I’d love to tell you all about it, but first I’ll let you see it full size!
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Ah, the first blush of morning! My first pattern release is finally here! The First Blush Clothespin Apron is so quick and easy to sew. This project will satisfy your appetite to sew something easy and you’ll love using it once it’s done! I use mine every single day. It is the perfect companion for hanging clothes on the line early in the morning (or whenever you actually get around to it). Not only does it keep clothespins close at hand, but is also perfect for cooking, cleaning, and crafting!
“This will be the year that I get the Christmas pillows done!” I swore it to myself and locked it in by writing it down. Things get done when I write them down—and guess what!? I got the pillows done this year! But not without the help of Aimme Ray and her Book, Doodle Stitching. I’m so excited that I had to tell you about it and of course show you all my glamour shots! (Continue reading…)
Today I want to share one of my favorite quilt patterns by Thimble Blossoms
with you! It’s appropriately named Swoon and I knew I had to make this the second I saw the pattern at my mom’s quilt store. I’m not the only one who loves it: they have had to reorder patterns multiple times since they displayed my quilt in the shop. It’s a crowd-pleaser with its large blocks and beautiful stars!
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