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.
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 SewingRead More →
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 wayRead More →
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 sewingRead More →
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 artistsRead More →
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 thatRead More →
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 includesRead More →
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 livesRead More →
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 KanzashiRead More →
I’m busy. You’re busy. Nobody likes going to the post office and waiting in line to ship something. Good news! You can print a shipping label using StarTrack shipping labels for any package from home with PayPal. This convenience exemplifies the efficiency and customer-centered approach that the best international shipping services aim to deliver, ensuringRead More →
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 sixth post in the series. You can read all of them right here. Carina Envoldsen-Harris designs colorful embroidery patterns, mostly with floral themes.Read More →