I was looking at my blog posts the other day and noticed my pincushions.. They are jammed FULL of pins – all different sizes and colors. I’m not sure if it means they are well used and loved or just plain ugly. I used to stick them in the arm rest of our couch. It drove my husband crazy. But I always thought… View Post
This is the perfect sewing project for a new mom. I have been “thinking” about making this project forever! My “baby” is now 14 months old, a total busy body and getting into everything! With Tanner getting bigger and bigger each day, it was time that I made the baby towel and got my act together. This towel is fairly easy to… View Post
I used to groan when it came time to cutting binding, or anything long and rectangular. My pieces would come out all wavy and uneven. A few years ago a teacher showed me the quilting method and I have been happily cutting binding ever since. Here is a super quick look at how to cut binding.. Unlike my photos, make sure to give… View Post
Hi everyone. I am co-hosting a link party with Tell Me Tuesday — Ashley at Him and Her and Tori at Lil’ Mrs. Tori. I thought it would be great to link up with them and have some fun. I can’t wait to see what you have this week. Here are a few of my favorite projects linked up last week. Thinking Closet – Gender… View Post
I recently finished a nesting basket sewing workshop at my local quilting/sewing store “Keep Me In Stitches”. Even though I studied design and have been sewing for years, I love taking classes. It is a great way to meet new people and learn new techniques. For a new mom, it’s also a nice evening out doing something I LOVE! Truthfully, I only finished… View Post
Today is green day. Did you know that Emerald Green is the Pantone Color of the Year for 2013? Green isn’t my favorite color. It isn’t even in the top 3.. However, the combinations that I found on Pantone.com were fresh, vibrant and changed my mind a little bit. What do you think?
I have been wanting to do a post that involves my work travels. Fun nerdy fact, I have sewn in a hotel room. Or two.. I spend alot of time in airports and in the past 7 weeks I have travelled to 6 cities. I travel a lot for my job. I meet interesting people and talk about my product, trends, marketing all day.. For the most part,… View Post
Do you have an old pashmina that you don’t wear? Tired of the little hanging strings? Why not repurpose it and create an infinity scarf? All you need is a pashmina scarf, sewing machine, pins, needles and thread. In just a few hours, you can create a trendy infinity scarf. I just happened to have an emerald green one that I wanted to change… View Post
All things Dinosaur! To follow up with my earlier post and creating Dinosaur themed party favor bags for your baby’s first birthday – I am happy to announce that the totebag pattern is now available. I hope you have as much fun as I did making one for an upcoming event or birthday party. Click below to download the PDF. Dino Party… View Post
