Hello October! This is the last block for the Bella Solids Quilt Along.. I can’t believe that we started last February and have been sewing together for 9 months.. I have had a blast and loved sewing the blocks each month. I loved using the Lazy Angle ruler this month. Have you tried it? Aside from making this block, there… View Post
I’ve had this wonderful scalloped Kokka Fabric in my stash forever and it has been begging to be sewn into a Curvy Zipper Pouch, but with a twist. I finally had the time to sit down, get sewing and share the details with you all. The twist part? I added a seam down the center front and topstitched on either… View Post
Hello September! This is month 8 of the Bella Solids Quilt Along. We are cruising into the final months and have only two more months to go. I can’t believe that summer is over.. My son [ the reluctant model ] started Kindergarten last month and we are now happily moving into fall and autumn festivities. How about you? This… View Post
Hello August and Month 7 on the Bella Skillbuilder Quilt Sew Along! I can’t believe that we are already into the month of August.. My son and little model starts Kindergarten today, so August 1st is a big day in our house. This month you sew 2 BIG blocks – the half square triangle and quarter square triangle block. If… View Post
I LOVE this towel or maybe I just want to squeeze the baby in it! I first shared this towel back in in 2013 when my son Tanner was 14 months old. He is now 5 1/2 and entering Kindergarten this fall. Time flies. With number 2 now almost 16 months old, I’ve been wanting to make a towel for him…. View Post
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
