Over the past few months, I've been experimenting with some backyard fabric dyeing (results above!). No real agenda, just Googling and...
Adventures in Dyeing
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In my studio
Ice Dyeing Wool Felt
I've been wanting to try dyeing wool felt for some special projects. A few weekends ago I experimented with ice dyeing, have you tried it?...
Sewing Vintage Sheet Patchwork
I'm sewing half square triangles, who even am I? I don't know anymore, but I do know that it felt great to use my machine for sewing...
Weekend Project: Studio Floss Organizer
Since we’ve moved I’ve been playing with different ways to organize and display things in my studio space. For years I’ve had an old...
Sampler Stitches on Knits
I'm working on creating a stitch sampler for my upcoming embroidery on knits class. It's fun practicing stitches on an old sweater that...
Color Palette Favorites
Do you find yourself gravitating to the same colors or color combinations? Apparently I do! I was unpacking past projects in my studio and...
Weekend Project: Studio Armoire
Back in Maryland, my former studio space had a big vintage armoire that I used to store all kinds of books, materials and supplies. We...
New Year, New View
Well, Hello! Happy 2021 to you! I'm writing this from my new studio window in snowy New York state. We moved from Maryland the very last...
Studio Sample Sale!
I've got some exciting news with you! I'm getting a new workspace soon and I need to clear the decks. That means I'm having my first ever...
Braided Wool Rugs: A New Obsession!
Recently I decided to try something I've wanted to do for years: rug braiding! I have some beautiful lush wool fabric and some "vintage"...
Spring in full bloom!
I can't tell you how happy I am that spring is finally here! I've been waiting for these clear sunny days and cool nights sleeping with...
Punch Needle Stool Project
Have you tried punch needle yet? I've been wanting to try it for a long long time but I REALLY don't need a new craft obsession, do I? No,...
Studio feature and pillow project: Cloth Paper Scissors Magazine
Check out the March/April issue of Cloth Paper Scissors magazine! Cloth Paper Scissors interviewed me about my studio space, how I make it...
Mindful: word of the year 2017
I felt inclined to choose a "word of the year" for 2017. I spent most of January pondering what it might be and have decided on the word...
New Collection at Betz White Studio Knits
I updated my Betz White Studio Knits shop with a fun new pillow collection! If you follow me on Instagram, you've been getting lots of...
Betz White Studio Knits: Shop Now Open!
I'm thrilled to present my very first collection of vibrant knit accessories designed for dynamic women...
In my studio: what’s old is new
Do you have a hobby or passion that you've returned to? A million years ago (ok, about 25) I went to college for Fashion Design....
Where Women Create Feature!
I'm thrilled to announce that I'm featured in the Summer 2015 issue of Where Women Create! Look, my name is even on the cover…what an...
Ready or not, Merry Christmas!
This cozy corner of my studio is ready to be transformed into a guest room. When my parents come to stay, we pull out the couch and set...
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...
Auditioning Fabrics
One of the first things I like to do when designing a new bag pattern is to figure out what fabric to use for the photo sample. Everything...
standing room only
From time to time I like to share a bit about my process, my studio space and how I work. I recently gave my computer "workstation" an...
building excitement
Un-quilted quilt back The busier I am with projects, the less stuff I have to share. You know how that goes, don't you? My husband and I...
Stu-Stu-Studio!
Today the mailman brought my long awaited spring issue of Studios Magazine! You may recall the sneak peek of my tidied-up workspace from...