Sewing, blogging, and creative business.
I’m very excited to have finished this patchwork Progress Pride Flag quilt. The pattern is by Bobbie Gentili from Geeky Bobbin. All of the fabrics are scraps from my stash.
This was a fun project and the finished quilt is really bright and colorful. As part of this process, I also enjoyed learning more about how the design of the Progress Pride flag came to be.
when the birds are back! I’m steadily working on making things for the show at Art Star. It will be called, “Out of the Wild,” and will feature work by Kate Durkin, Maggy Hiltner and me. The show opens at the end of July and I have only just begun to sew again so IRead More →
Now that I am beginning to sew again, I am working toward my July show at Art Star. Right now, I'm making a series of felt sea creatures with beaded details. So far I've finished five goldfish and the five starfish I posted earlier. And now, a narwhal. I made two muslin prototypes in theRead More →
I am so pleased to share with you the cover of my forthcoming book, The Artful Bird: Feathered Friends to Make and Sew. 144 pages of bird sewing goodness, including 19 projects to make everything from a flamingo to a woodpecker, a swan to a wren. Step-by-step photos to show you exactly how to makeRead More →
Five felt starfish finally completed. I'm slowing starting to sew again. These starfish are simple, lovely little things to make and they look so sweet splayed on the rocks in our garden. Last night I felt well enough to design a new pattern and sew it up in muslin. And even stuff it. It wasRead More →
It feels so good to be back in this space and I have some very good news to share. We are expecting our third child! We are very excited. I have longed for a third baby for over a year and now is just the right time for it to be happening. The first trimesterRead More →
I am not feeling well and I am going to need to take a break from sewing for a little while. It is hard for me to put it down, but I know that when I am better I will be back full force. I hope you'll hang in there with me for a littleRead More →
I made this little Siamese cat from wool felt. Her legs and arms are nice and floppy and great for play. She a huggable little softie and I've listed her in my shop this afternoon. We've been outside enjoying the sun. I made ginger iced tea (by boiling peeled sliced ginger for 20 minutes andRead More →
After three full days of cooking (including making kugel with Stella), I had everything ready for the Seder Monday evening. Charlie came home early and set the table. The guests arrived at 6:!5 and it was a lovely evening, highlighted by Roxanne singing the four questions in Hebrew all by herself. It was really amazing. Read More →
Would you like to make and sew a goldfish? I hope so! I am very excited to be able to offer a free pattern available as a PDF download Goldfish Pattern. My blog is turning five very soon and this seems like a great way to celebrate! I love making these goldfish. They are funRead More →
More fish! The pattern for these is almost ready, thanks to my awesome friend and neighbor, Carolyn, who has excellent Photoshop skills. Hooray! I've just about used up all my seed beads. I see this an excellent excuse to go to the craft store very soon. More starfish, too. Pens, including the all important fabricRead More →