Welcome! How is your summer going? Are you in a sewing funk OR are you sewing up a storm? I find that during the summer, people are often on a sewing break or having the time of their life sewing happily away. I have blogging and sharing sewing tutorials for 10+ years and over the years I have provided tutorials… View Post
I recently shared a few images of my office shelves on Instagram and had quite a few readers reach out and ask me about the framed fabric on my shelves. Everyone wanted to know more about these wonderful frames and ” How did the fabric get inside…? and also “How did you do that”? The truth is… I did not… View Post
Have you dipped your feet into the world of block printing? Do you want to give block printing a try and don’t know how to begin? Do you want to design fabric and do not know where to start? In my blog post today, I will be sharing about the simple ways to get started with fabric design and why… View Post
I don’t normally share crafting ideas on my blog, but this crafting idea was too good to pass up. I have a pile of block prints in my desk drawer. Every time I make more, I open the drawer and add to the pile of paper. I have often thought to myself, what can I do with these? Over the… View Post
Have you wanted to block print and then sew it into something fun and awesome? Well, this post is for you. I recently shared a block printed tote bag on Instagram. I had quite a few readers DM me, ask questions and also request the tutorial, so here it is. This is a multi step process. You will need to… View Post
The #100Day Project starts this Monday, Feb 13th, 2022. Are you playing along? This is the perfect opportunity to join a huge worldwide community and share yourself. Are you in a creative funk? Are you wanting to get your Instagram off the ground? Do you share yourself on Tik Tok? Are you an artist? Do you have a creative business… View Post
What colors or patterns would you choose for this cute lunch tote? Make your own today and transport your lunch in style with a quilted tote featuring insulated fleece to keep your meal hot or cold until it’s time to eat. I designed this tote and the step by step tutorial is in the current issue of Sew News. The… View Post
Thanks for stopping by. If you recently grabbed my free guide called “Basic Block Printing Information / Sew A Block Printed” you came to the right place. Here are the details on making this wonderful little tote. First you will need sewing supplies: Fabric – 2 colors, 1/2 yard each or 2 fat quarters for the outside/same color/pattern & 2… View Post
Have you wanted to try block printing and don’t know where to start? Give the simple process a try. I have used this method for years and love it. Using a gridded approach is the perfect way to get a consistent and reliable print. Here is a list of tools needed to start block printing. You can start with just… View Post
