Hello Curvy Zipper Pouch! I opened my online store this March and the response to my first pattern release has been amazing. I’m grateful for every Curvy Zipper Pouch pattern that is purchased. I thought I would give a follow up post with additional instructions and images on creating the eye-catching curve. Creating a smooth curve is essential and simple!… View Post
Hello July 1st! And that means it’s time for another Bella Skillbuilder block. I can’t believe we are already at month 6. Before we know it, it will be November and the end of the SewAlong.. I had a blast this month and fell in LOVE with the log cabin trim ruler! I will be using this tool over and over… View Post
I love sunscreen. At the beach I follow my family, friends and all the kids around and apply sunscreen. On most sunny days, I cart around so many bottles of the stuff that I often tell myself I need a cute zipper pouch to carry it all. I usually make small pouches, but this time around I decided to try something over-sized. I love how… View Post
Hello June! I can’t believe it is the middle of the month. Are you ready for summer? My 5 year old son just graduated from Pre-K and we are now into the swing of fun filled summer days. This month is the Half Square Triangles block. I love, love, love, love, love half square triangles. You will need the following supplies: 2… View Post
I’m always a mess around Teacher Appreciation week. I’m crafty and I sew, but every year I’m late into the game and then buy donuts, muffins, flowers and a gift card. Of course I waited until the last minute this year. However, I purposely backed myself into a corner that I couldn’t get out of… I asked the teachers their… View Post
I recently found out about a company called Contrado, a company where you can print your own designs on clothing, fabrics and lifestyle products. We are heading on a beach vacation in a few weeks and so I thought it would be fun to try my hand at fabric design! Why not design my own fabric and then sew a graphic beach tote…?… View Post
Hello May! Time seems to be whizzing by – my son graduates Pre-K this month and we are now into month 4 of the Bella Skillbuilder Sew Along. This month is the Flying Geese block. You will need the following supplies: 2 Bella Cotton Solids fabric colors Rotary cutter, ruler and quilting mat Quilt In A Day – Small Flying Geese Ruler Iron and ironing board Sewing… View Post
It’s the 1st of the month and do you know what that means..? It’s time for the Bella Skill Builder Quilt Along hosted by The Fat Quarter Shop. This month is the pineapple block. You can find more details on their blog the Jolly Jabber. These blocks tested me. They weren’t overly hard, but there were LOTS of them. They are time consuming and… View Post
Thanks for stopping by today. I wanted to share that I have opened my online pattern store. Selling my patterns has been a dream of mine for quite some time. I’ve been thinking about a pattern shop forever and finally took the plunge. Right now there are 3 patterns available. I’m working on a few totebag and pouch patterns and should have more… View Post
