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.
My crew on the lawn in front of the house. I’m always behind the camera! We spent the last week of August on Cape Cod, staying at a beautiful home owned by a friend of ours. Situated right on the water with a big porch that invites you to just lounge and watch the boatsRead More →
Imagine you own a brick-and-mortar shop. You sell craft supplies and you’ve spent a good deal of time carefully selecting your inventory and arranging the shelving system. Your shop looks great and you’re really proud of it. It’s a Saturday afternoon and there’s a good crowd browsing and shopping. A woman comes up toRead More →
I collect vintage soft toy books. I have about two dozen titles and I acquire new ones when I find them. A new-to-me softie book is like a new-to-me sewing blog. First I spend some time doing background research. Who is this author and how did she get into designing toys? Then I read theRead More →
*A week after this post Etsy changed its definition of handmade. I wrote a second post about the new policies which you can find here. **After I wrote the post about Etsy’s new policies, Etsy got in touch with me and that led to a podcast interview with Etsy which you can find here. ItRead More →
Sometimes a single image can have a transformative effect on your life. At least it can on mine. My older daughters are now 7 and 9-years-old. They are aware of what I do, that I sew and write books and write a blog. They come into the studio while I’m working and ask, “Can IRead More →
Meow! Tiny Kitty is here to say hello. She fits in a tea cup! Sew her from a single pattern piece. Yep, she’s made from a circle. So simple. Ready to make one? Here we go! Gather your supplies. Faux fur scraps are perfect, but fleece or wool work, too. If you don’t have safetyRead More →
I have a pattern in the newest issue of Sew-It Today magazine. This pattern is three little easy-to-sew felt animals: a bear, a bunny, and a kitty. This issue hits newsstands next week and I’m super excited that my project is on the cover! I like Sew-It Today because it gets down to businessRead More →
Today I'm excited to be a part of a blog hop all about the design process. Eight designers have come together to talk about how we turn new ideas into new things. Designing is a highly personal process, and it's somewhat mysterious, too. It's really special to have this chance to show you how itRead More →
Guess what? The final Six Months of Softies pattern is here! Look at this wonderful assortment of softies, each one designed by a different indie designer. Being a part of this club has been a great experience, both as a designer and as a participating member. I've sewn five of the six patterns and IRead More →
Charlie gave me an iPod for my birthday six years ago and I cried when I opened it. “I don’t have time for this! Why would you think I would ever be able to listen to something on headphones when I’m home taking care of little kids?” I rolled my eyes, crossed my arms, andRead More →