Quilters have to be on their game if they want their projects to be finished in time for all the seasons, holidays, and merriment! Quilts take a little time (which is why we know it’s such a good thing, all good things take time after all!). Which reminds me about that Christmas quilt that I need to wrap up…
I had an exciting opportunity to work with Jennifer Sampou and use her new line, Spring Shimmer, in one of my new patterns, Tiny Dancer! Check it out:
A few months back, I posted on Instagram about my favorite notions and tools. One of them being the Martelli Ergonomic Rotary Cutter. I was surprised to find that a lot of people, despite loving these cutters, no longer used them because they couldn’t get the blades changed.
Let’s face it. Facing is great, but hand sewing it is just not.
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It’s pattern release day! I’m could definitely use a change of pace around here, so a happy dance emoji would totally be appropriate here!
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Timber! has always been my best seller. There’s no wonder- it’s super duper cute. I’m excited to announce that it has also caught the attention of the staff over at Simply Moderne Magazine (eep!).
(Continue reading…)Today is the day (or this week is the week!) – we finally get to sew this top and see it in it’s full glory!
There’s a few special things to keep in mind, especially if you’re using ombre or gradient fabrics, so make sure you read all the way to the end. There’s also a prize coming up, so you’ll really want to make sure you read this whole post through so that you can be eligible to win!
(Continue reading…)Today is cutting day! Hip Hip Horray!
Now, if you’re using gorgeous gradient or ombre fabrics (like what I’m using from Jennifer Sampou’s collection, Sky) there’s a few tips and tricks that I have for you before you get started (see my post on how to work with gradients here). If you’re just going with prints or solids, you don’t have to worry about much!
Anyone else sick of hearing about masks?
Me too.
It’s OK.
Anyone who has sewn them knows that it’s more stressful that you thought it was going to be.
I repeat, it’s OK.
The mask-making fury continues across the country, and despite the controversy about what works and what doesn’t I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s great!
Today I want to share a video tutorial with you on how to make your own surgical mask. There’s probably about 10,000 out there right now, but this is my take! I like the style of this mask because it doesn’t pull on your ears like many that I’m seeing. To each his own though, if you have a pattern or tutorial that you like better, please use it!
It feels like FOREVER since I’ve released a pattern…it’s actually not true, but Ancient Words feels like a pattern release from a century ago!
Tidbits are probably my favorite posts—who doesn’t want a bite-sized blog post with some seriously helpful content!?
Today I want to show you something that I picked up at a guild sewing day a few years back…it’s a good one!
You know how you have to leave openings in your stitching to flip pieces right side out? Ever have troubles getting that opening to disappear once the project is right side out? Prepare for your “I wish I had thought of that” moment:
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