I made an Easter version of my Chick and Egg Reversible Toy. This patterned fleece looks just like a decorated Easter egg. And when you flip it inside out… So fun! I had to make him a sister. I sewed both of these in an afternoon. They’re not hard even if sewing with fleece is…
Report from Midwest Craftcon
I’m writing this on the plane on the way home from the inaugural Midwest Craftcon in Columbus, Ohio. I flew from Boston to Columbus on Friday and Grace Dobush, one of the three event organizers, picked me up from the airport. It was terrific to meet Grace. Last February we spoke on the phone when…
Craft News This Week
Glimpse of my new studio bookshelf! I’m an avid follower of craft and sewing news. Sometimes people look at me like I’m crazy when I say that there is even such a thing as craft and sewing news, but of course there’s news in every industry. Here’s some of what’s going on this week: “My…
Studio Update
Photo by Lisa Neighbors. I’ve got lots of interesting things going on so I figured it’s time for a studio update. 1. This week I’m getting ready for Midwest Craft Con which will take place February 19-21 in Columbus, Ohio. I’m the keynote speaker on Friday night. On Saturday I’m on a panel about the…
A Doll Quilt
I just finished this hexie doll quilt. I continue to love English Paper Piecing because it’s all done by hand which means it’s totally portable. I sewed this while watching my kids play on the weekends and while relaxing in the evenings. I took it along on a car ride to Connecticut a few weeks…
New Pattern: Asleep Awake Doll
I’m super excited to share my newest pattern with you. As a mom of three daughters I’ve watched kids play for many, many hours. When my kids were toddlers they all loved playing “night night,” tucking their dolls under the covers and then waking them up again. I designed this doll just for that age…
Art and Craft and a Handmade Spoon
Roxanne made me a spoon. In sixth grade here in Wellesley you take Industrial Technology (don’t call it “wood shop” or you’ll be sternly corrected, trust me). The culmination of the class is carving a spoon from a block of wood. I put the spoon to use immediately. The day it came home I stirred…
In My Studio
When Josephine was a toddler she used to put her dolls to bed in such a funny way. She’d pull the covers up all the way over their faces! I’d gently pull the covers down a little so that the doll could “breathe,” but she’d insist that the face be entirely covered up. Her love…
Sewing Industry Reflections and Predictions
I’m over at Sew Mama Sew today sharing my reflections on the home sewing (and craft) industry in 2015 and looking into the crystal ball to predict what might happen in 2016. Lots of interesting things happened this year. The indie pattern scene continued to expand causing us to seek ways to sift through and…
2015 Online Sewing and Craft World Quiz
Time for a little fun. Were you paying attention this year? Take the 2015 Online Sewing and Craft World Quiz and find out! Good luck and cheers to a great year ahead. How did you do? Find out right here!
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