October has been a busy month for me and it seems that the holiday season is sneaking up on us. Recently I've started tapping back into my...
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Materials and Supplies
New Supplies in the Shop!
As things become more difficult to shop for, I thought I would try to add some supplies to my shop for your crafting adventures at home. I...
Out-of-Print Fabric Sale!
That's right! I'm having a big blow-out sale on my past collections of quilting cotton fabrics! Just in time for your holiday sewing!...
My favorite Embroidery Floss
Let's talk about embroidery floss! There are many different brands and types available. I'll share what I use most often in my work....
My Favorite Tools
Let's talk tools! Sometimes I think we just go along using the same tools year in and year out for all kinds of things, but in particular,...
Wool Hexie Stocking PDF Pattern
I've got such a fun, festive pattern for you, just in time for holiday decorating! The Wool Hexi Stocking is made with candy colored wool...
Wonderful Waxed Canvas
Have you sewn with waxed canvas at all? If you're unfamiliar with it, waxed canvas is a cotton canvas that has been impregnated with wax...
Entomologie Round-up!
It's so gratifying to see projects people are making out of my new Entomologie fabric collection. Here's a little sampling! Top row, left...
Introducing: Entomologie Fabrics!
I'm excited to share my new fabric collection with you called Entomologie! This is a bit of a departure from what you've seen from my...
New! Patchwork Llama Pillow PDF Pattern and Sew-along
Hooray! At long last I'm pleased to share my latest pattern, the Patchwork Llama Pillow! I designed this little fella last year when my...
New! Tutti Fruity Penny Pinchers: PDF Pattern
I'm excited to share a brand new sewing pattern with you today, the Tutti Fruity Penny Pincher coin pouches! (That's pretty fun to...
Seneca Creek Sew-along: Supplies
I hope you’ve marked your calendars for the Seneca Creek Bag Sew-along! Today I’m reviewing supplies so you can gather everything you’ll...
Field Study Tote Sew-along: Supplies
I hope you've marked your calendars for the Field Study Tote Sew-along! Today I'm going over supplies so you can gather everything you'll...
5 Tips for Finding Beautiful Wool Fabrics
What's not to love about wool? It's a natural fiber that's warm and cozy and easy to sew with. (Photo courtesy of Kristin...
Building Better Bags: Hardware Resources
When I first started designing bags I didn’t use very much hardware, aside from an occasional magnetic snap closure. I focused on form,...
spring break
Although we didn't take a spring break trip as a family this year, apparently I took one from the blog for a bit! Between having the kids...
Introducing The Midtown Messenger Bag Pattern!
Hooray, it's finally April! And that means it's time for the next pattern release for the Bag of the Month Club! I'm "Miss April" and my...
New! Jet Pack Hardware Kits
I've got a new item in my shop to share with you: The Jet Pack Hardware Kit! Save yourself the trouble of hunting down the perfect...
Tips for Sewing with Waxed Canvas
Ever since I sewed my first Metro Hipster Bag with waxed canvas I have been in love with the stuff. It's got a casual, rugged look and...
looking for rainbows
We've had so much rain here in the last week or so. I could use a little break in the clouds and maybe a rainbow or two, couldn't you? How...
New Tool: Felting Machine
Lucky me, I was given the chance to play with a fun little machine called the Simplicity Deluxe Felting Machine. If you've been a long...
Felt Lore Part 6: Freezer Paper
Many of you that work with felt probably already know this trick, but it is such a good one, I decided to share it just in case you don't!...
Felted Wool Scrap Bags
Fresh felty scrap bags are in the shop! About once a year, if I can find a helper, I dig into the closet of felt scraps. He and I sort...
New in the shop: Caitlyn Cuts
The Caitlyn Handbag pattern is by far my #1 best selling bag pattern. I've been getting loads of requests for the fabric to make the bag...