Podcasts are a big part of my life. Being able to listen to independently made radio shows about the niche topics I’m most interested in is totally fantastic. Listening to podcasts makes my daily run go by faster, helps me accomplish all sorts of tedious household tasks like folding laundry and doing dishes, and most…
The Pattern that Changed My Life: Allison Rosen
Each week throughout the summer we’ve heard from a designer about a pattern or book that caused them to head in a new direction and helped form their career. This is the eighth and final post in the series. You can read all of them right here. Allison Rosen is a quilter and an accountant….
Podcast Episode #28: Amie Plumley and Jean Van’t Hul
Today on the While She Naps podcast we’re talking about making art with kids. My guests are Amie Plumley and Jean Van’t Hul. Amie Plumley is passionate about teaching children to sew. She’s a second grade teacher and the co-author of two books, Sewing School: 21 Sewing Projects Kids Will Love to Make and Sewing…
Tutorial: Patchwork Play Ball Made With English Paper Piecing
These patchwork play balls are great handmade baby gifts. They’re bright and colorful and make a nice rattling sound when you roll them back and forth. This project is made with English Paper Piecing so it’s all sewn by hand. It’s easy enough to work on while watching a movie and it’s a great way…
The Pattern that Changed My Life: Melissa Quaal
Each week throughout the summer we’ll hear from a designer about a pattern or book that caused them to head in a new direction and helped form their career. This is the eighth post in the series. You can read all of them right here. Melissa Quaal is a self-taught sewist, pattern designer and sewing…
Podcast Episode #27: Lilla Rogers and Lisa Congdon
What does it take to make a living as an artist? That’s the what we’re delving into on today’s episode of the While She Naps podcast. My guests are Lilla Rogers and Lisa Congdon. Lilla Rogers steers the ship at Lilla Rogers Studio, a visionary art agency that represents some of the most sought-after artists…
What Should I Blog About Tomorrow?
We’re sitting around the dinner table on a Tuesday night. The kids talk about their day at school. Charlie tells us what happened at work. And then I ask, “Anyone have an idea for my blog post tomorrow? Because I’ve got nothing.” This is a pretty typical scene at my house. I firmly believe that…
New Pattern: Lovey Dovey Mouse, Lamb, Lion, and Monkey
I have a brand new pattern in my shop! It’s a new set of Lovey Dovies. These makes such fun baby gifts. They’re quick to sew and you get all of the enjoyment of making a softie without all of the work because the body is really just like a blankie. The new set includes…
The Pattern That Changed My Life: Vanessa Vargas Wilson
Each week throughout the summer we’ll hear from a designer about a pattern or book that caused them to head in a new direction and helped form their career. This is the seventh post in the series. You can read all of them right here. Vanessa Vargas Wilson is truly a one-of-a-kind person. She lives…
Podcast Episode #26: Diane Gilleland and Haley Pierson-Cox
What does a typical day of a freelance craft designer look like? Find out on today’s episode of the While She Naps podcast. My guests are two successful craft industry freelancers: Diane Gilleland and Haley Pierson Cox. Diane Gilleland is a craft writer, designer, and teacher based in Portland, Oregon. She’s the author of Kanzashi…
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