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.
There was a poster up in my dentist's office when I was a child that said, "Ignore your teeth and they will go away." This pronouncement had a profound impact on me, sitting there waiting for my turn in the chair. Because you know what? The same holds true for most things that we appreciateRead More →
First off I just want to thank my six-year-old for the names Luke and Lily. These ducks were very nearly Lester and Lucy, but Simon informed me in no uncertain terms that these were not a suitable names for ducks and Luke and Lily were way cuter. Agreed. Always consult with 1st graders when namingRead More →
This week I've been creating a pair of plush ducks. The boy has a little necktie. I watched this video to learn how to tie a tie (I have three girls, you know). The girl will have a big pink bow on top of her head. I think a kerchief would also look great onRead More →
When it comes down to it, we all want to feel like we're part of something bigger. And we want to be in relationship with other people. Being included is a human need we all share. As a person with a handmade business it’s in your best interest to take this fundamental human feeling intoRead More →
When it comes down to it, we all want to feel like we’re part of something bigger. And we want to be in relationship with other people. Being included is a human need we all share. As a person with a handmade business it’s in your best interest to take this fundamental human feeling intoRead More →
I’m in the car shuttling kids from one place to another when I’m suddenly struck with an idea for a brilliant design. I can see it so clearly in my mind’s eye and I become totally consumed with developing it and making it come to life. Duck prototype on my desk today. The rest ofRead More →
I’m in the car shuttling kids from one place to another when I’m suddenly struck with an idea for a brilliant design. I can see it so clearly in my mind’s eye and I become totally consumed with developing it and making it come to life. Duck prototype on my desk today. The rest ofRead More →
This clever pretzel is actually a pincushion with white pinheads for salt! It’s easy to make and is a fun addition to any sewing room. Let’s get started. Fold the strip lengthwise. Using a 1/4 inch seam allowance, stitch down the long side, leaving a 2 inch opening halfway down. Stitch the short sides, curvingRead More →
Next Friday night, January 11, I'll be speaking at IgniteCraft Boston at the Stata Center at MIT. The event is free and open to the public, although you do need to reserve tickets online. All sorts of interesting creative people will be giving five minute presentations about what they do. You can watch past year'sRead More →
I started off 2013 by checking Introduction to Making Cloth Dolls, by Jan Horrox, out of the library. I don't make many dolls. I've always been more interested in stuffed animals. I'm not totally sure why. I think I'm intimidated by the idea of making something that simulates a human. Be that as it may,Read More →