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The Cassette Tape Quilt
I’m so happy with how this quilt turned out. The design is based on a more traditional quilt block, but featuring cassette tape and yellow gingham flannels it is anything but ordinary. I designed the...
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One of my biggest struggles with sewing and art is the use of color. Usually I quilt with an explosion of color and pattern to the point that the design gets lost in translation. It’s confession time,...
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Cheeky Heart Pillow Tutorial
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and if you are looking to put a handmade spin on your gift giving in a few hours time, look no further than this twist on the classic heart pillow! The first...
View ArticleQuilt in Progress
This quilt has really surprised me in how it is turning out! First of all, I did not realize that it was going to be so big. I was trying to make a throw blanket but the quilt is almost queen sized...
View ArticleSewing For the New Generation: Part Two
Last year I promised that a new column would be added to the blog, for people just starting out in sewing. There are a lot of books on the market today that cover lots of different topics related to...
View ArticleDedication and Quilting
This week I have a new dedication to my quilting, and have begun again a daily practice of spending time in the sewing room. With a bit of elbow grease I have finished the minimalist blanket and...
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The Cherry Tree Quilt
This quilt has been a long time in the making! Although it has a somewhat simple design, this quilt is my best rendition of cheerful minimalism. Originally the quilt looked like this… Something...
View ArticleSerger Love
My husband bought me a serger yesterday, and since then we have been at a serger rodeo trying to tame the wild machine! When he came to pick me up after work he said that he had a surprise for me. I...
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Scrap Sewing: Improvisational Quilting
Working scraps into larger quilt pieces is a great way to bust your stash! This week I started a new quilt and although I’m loosely basing the work on a pattern from a book, making it original is as...
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Mimosa Quilt Celebration
Hooray!! I finished this quilt top today, and honestly I can’t believe how it turned out. The quilt design was totally improvisational and because of the size of the quilt, I could not see how the...
View ArticleQuilting Peace
As I sat at the sewing machine tonight, a feeling of tranquility and peace swept over me. Listening to ambient music and slowly piecing together strips of fabric, I felt transcended to a level of calm...
View ArticleThe Quilter’s Bible by Linda Clemens
The Quilter’s Bible is an excellent resource on traditional quilting! The book contains around one hundred quilt block along with projects and clear instructions. I’ve been using this book as a...
View ArticleThe Sewing Bible: A Modern Manual of Practical and Decorative Sewing...
“The Sewing Bible: A Modern Manual of Practical and Decorative Sewing Techniques” is an amazing reference for beginner seamstresses. The book has clear instruction with photos that show each step, and...
View ArticleSewing for the New Generation
Did you know that Home Economics is not taught in schools anymore? That means that today, young people in the US don’t get the opportunity to learn how to sew at school. I am so passionate about...
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In the Studio
Inspiration is everywhere just waiting to be discovered! My home studio has been abuzz with a flurry of creativity. It all started with trying a sun printing kit, which led to explorations in fabric...
View ArticleBust Your Stash! Five Tips for Organizing Scraps
Scrap sewing can be amazing! It just takes a bit of ingenuity and elbow grease, and you can pull together awesome projects with the leftover materials in your arsenal. Here are five tips for getting...
View ArticleScrap Sewing: Make a Tiny Village
Little pillows are a perfect project for scraps. You can create a Tiny Village of pillows to decorate your couch or sunroom, all with scrap pieces of fabric! Get creative, you could sew a saloon,...
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Scrap Sewing Tutorial: Sew a Vertical Banner
I made this vertical banner two days ago, and all it took was some scraps and a bit of felt! I’m planning on making some for my Etsy shop, but wanted to share this tutorial so that you can make them...
View ArticlePainting Fabric
Painting is the simplest way to add color and pattern to fabric. I created an abstract design on the above quilt by using a sea sponge and palette knife to apply the paint. You can also use brushes...
View ArticleSewing for the New Generation
Sewing has the potential to empower women. From altering your own clothing, decorating your home with beautiful handmade items, to selling sewn goods online and at craft fairs; sewing provides an...
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