Since returning from QuiltCon I've had quilts on the brain. I know a lot of people were inspired by the show and I was no different. I...
Worktable Wednesday: Flea Market Finds Block
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Meet The Betz White Sewing Collective!
I’m thrilled to announce a new feature on the blog! I’ve gathered a cracker-jack team of awesome sewing bloggers to contribute here on...
Ruffled Cashmere Scarf Tutorial
Four long years ago I sold a collection of cashmere scarves in my Etsy shop that I made from super soft repurposed cashmere sweaters. They...
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...
Upcycling Cashmere Sweaters
This weekend I was decluttering my studio closet and came upon my stash of cashmere sweaters. I’ve been collecting (hoarding) them...
Craftsy’s Best of 2014 Sale!
By now, I'm sure you've shopped and sewn gifts for everyone else. But what about yourself? You certainly deserve something special for...
5 Tips for Joyful Holiday Sewing!
(Hello! I wrote the following as a guest post for another blog a few weeks ago. Since they've delayed posting it, I'm posting it here...
Christmas Apron and Coasters
How are you doing with your Christmas sewing? Every year I strive for a balance between buying gifts and making them. While I'd love to...
2015 Bag of the Month Club: Pre-orders
Hello everyone! I am very excited that today, pre-orders are going on sale for the Bag of the Month Club for 2015! If you are not familiar...
Cosmos Infinity Cowl in Flannel
Last weekend I made myself the most yummy flannel and jersey cowl! This time of year I almost always wear something around my neck, even...
Road Tripper Duffle Bag PDF in the shops!
For those of you that have been asking, the Road Tripper Duffle Bag PDF pattern is now available for individual purchase in my Etsy and...
Road Trip Pattern Club: Pattern #5
This week we've reached our fifth and final destination of the Road Trip Pattern Club! Introducing the Nest Egg Tote by Carolyn...
Sew-long Summer #5: alternative materials
Now that you've sewn your Reversible Bucket Hat, are you ready to sew more? Let's talk about some alternative materials you can use to...
Sew-long Summer 4: finish and wear!
Why do I look so happy? Because today I bring you lesson #4 in the Reversible Bucket Hat sew-along! You can catch up with lesson #1, #2,...
Sew-long Summer 3: Outer hat and lining
Here we are at lesson #3 in our Reversible Bucket Hat sew-along! If you're just joining us you can catch up with the announcement post #1...
summer sewing: shorts!
This spring I jumped into sewing for myself, whipping up baseball t-shirts, tunics, and more. And the sewing frenzy continues this summer!...