If you’re anything like me, anytime I see a really cool quilt pattern that I just have to make, I drop everything I’m doing and make precisely one block. It’s cute, I post it to the ‘Gram, and then I go back to my regularly scheduled programming. 5 years into quilting, I have a couple … Read More
Last month, I was tasked by my spouse to make curtains for all of the windows downstairs. Since shopping for fabric wasn’t an option, I immediately went to my stash to figure out what I could use. My standard-sized windows were easy-peasy. However, I didn’t have enough of one fabric to fully cover my sliding … Read More
For National Quilting Month, I wanted to create a cool-quilty-keepsake that is both simple and totally fun. I know that a Barn Quilt is generally made out of wood and paint; and since this isn’t something I generally have around and I’m absolutely obsessed with fabric and sewing, I opted for this option as an … Read More
Prior to my almost 7-year-old daughter being born, I never would’ve grasped how vital it was to have a different notebook for every occasion. No matter how many notebooks she has, she still wants more, so I’m using this new-found knowledge of the notebook collectors in the world in the creation of this project and … Read More
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Yaaay! And while I show love all year long, one of my favorite things is to create neato projects and inspire others to go the handmade route. And whether you make this project for yourself or someone else, the technique behind this dynamic duo is sure to dazzle-dazzle. … Read More
If you’ve been a part of my creative journey for any amount of time, you are probably aware that velvet and satin aren’t substrates that I would normally reach for. But since we at Brother are going big for New Year’s Eve this year, I figured that if there were ever a time for them … Read More
One of my favorite things about this time of year is making handmade ornaments. I generally use fabrics that aren’t holiday specific so that I can keep them up year-round, creating decor for the entire house and not just for a tree. And with this Cathedral Window Ornament, there’s the option to turn it into … Read More
As much as I love the epic long-term project, I also super love something that is quick & easy with a little extra ooh-la-la. From birthdays to holidays to weddings to you name it, there’s just something extra special about giving someone a handmade gift. Perfect for any occasion, this embroidered hip flask cover definitely … Read More
August is here, which means it’s time to start preparing for back to school already. I can’t believe Helena (my daughter) is starting First Grade this year! Seriously, where does the time go? This year, I decided to spruce up my daughter’s school swag by creating some next-level quilted lunch bags for her. And, like … Read More
With summer in full swing, the need for a hat to protect my noggin from the sun’s rays has become apparent. So, I decided to make myself a reversible bucket hat with a tutorial so we can all both take care of our heads and look super cute and stylish. What you’ll need: Two fat … Read More
With Father’s Day swiftly approaching, my brain started noodling easy breezy gift ideas to share with y’all. It didn’t take long for a lined vinyl dopp kit to enter my brain and, as soon as it did, I knew I had a winner on my hands. What you’ll need: Half yard vinyl Fat quarter lining … Read More
As of late, I’ve been doing a bunch of cooking for the family. As I cook, I’m finding that the tastier the meal, the more I get on my clothes, which may or may not be related to the number of times I taste it as it cooks. I’ve never really owned an apron before, … Read More
When I first started sewing, one of my initial projects was the hanging hand towel. I remember when I posted it to my personal Facebook page, gobs of folks wanted me to make these towels for them. I’m not a fan of selling finished items so I politely declined. Fast forward to 2019 and the … Read More
Did y’all know that National Quilting Day is March 16th? Yaaaaay! I’m very much of the opinion that everyone should be a quilter because it’s awesome. And at least a couple times a week, I get a message or a comment asking for a resource that can help those who have never quilted before but … Read More
With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, I know that I’m always looking for a unique, thoughtful, heartfelt gift to give those that I love. And when it comes to hand-made, I definitely like to add easy to the list of adjectives. So, this year, I decided to use the embroidery feature on Alfonso to create a … Read More
As 2019 approached, I basically had organization on the brain. On the tail end of deep dive cleaning my sewing room, I suddenly felt that I needed quilted project pouches for my WIPs (Works in Progress). And if I needed them, I’m thinking that many of y’all out there might need them too. And even … Read More
The past few holiday seasons, I’ve made gobs of handmade fabric ornaments for my tree. It didn’t take long for me to realize that there’s just something extra special awesome about handmade decorations and I got hooked. This year, however, I looked down at the bottom of my tree and realized that I absolutely had … Read More
Y’all may or may not know that I have a 4 1/2 year old daughter named Helena. Well, her self-anointed super power is “stylish” and she has definitely taken us outside of the traditional color scheme this holiday season. This year, pink and purple and sparkles are literally everywhere in my house, so when I … Read More