Here we are near the end of October, having arrived at the week that has been a focal point for months. All of the work my husband and I...
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Polar Babies Quilt and Pillow
I'm ending the week of Wildlife with Love™ introductions with a grand finale! This is where all of the cuties-of-the-week come together in...
Wildlife with Love: Polar Pal Appliqués
Hello animal lovers! Joining the stuffed felt wildlife I shared the past 3 days are adorable mom and baby animal portraits. Introducing my...
More Wildlife with Love: Slippy and Slide Seals
Every day this week I am revealing a new pattern from my Wildlife with Love™ collection. So far you've met Poppy and Pip Penguins and...
Wildlife with Love: Flurry and Fluff Polar Bears
Yesterday I introduced my new sewing pattern collection, Wildlife with Love™, with penguins Poppy and Pip. Today, I'd like you to meet...
Introducing: Wildlife with Love Sewing Patterns
I'm ecstatic to finally be able to share a project that is near and dear to my heart. Wildlife with Love™ is my new collection of sewing...
pure purple prism purse
I know you know about Kona solids and how wonderful they are to work with. But my TRUE favorite solid quilting cottons are PURE organics,...
Spring 2012 Pattern Release!
After months of prototyping, writing, testing, photographing and a thousand steps in between, I'm finally able to reveal what all the hard...
most hexcellent
Some sneak peeks of my new bag sewing patterns! Both are being test-sewn and will be proofed, photographed and revealed in the next few...
Craftsy Pattern Shop
Hey! I want to let you know about my new pattern shop over at Craftsy! Craftsy is the site that hosts two of my online workshops, Project...
Stitch-along Tote Pattern
Earlier this month I introduced you to my new bag BFF, Caitlyn. Today it's time to meet another new buddy, the Stitch-along Tote! As you...
Meet Caitlyn (the handbag!)
I'd like to introduce you to one of my newest sewing patterns I released at Quilt Market. It's called the Caitlyn Handbag and it is...
Pattern Preview: the Cadet Cap
Today I am excited to introduce you to my latest hat design, the Cadet Cap! This is a great alternative to a baseball hat but is still...
Pattern Preview: the Sidekick Sling Bag
My next new sewing pattern to share with you is the Sidekick Sling Bag! This may look a little familiar if you recall my early prototype...
Pattern Preview: the Alice Book Bag
I just want to take a moment to thank you all for your response to my big news from last week! I'm very excited about it and it makes it...
spring to come
Do you feel like springtime just can't come fast enough? Well here's a little taste of spring for you, my Springtime Sewing Set pattern!...
Forest Friends Slippers!
I am please to (finally!) introduce one of my newest sewing patterns: Forest Friends Slippers! Refashion a wool sweater into a pair of...
crunch time
Hey. I'm just peeking in here to tell you that this week is officially *crunch time*. My online workshop Felt & Stitch Holiday started...
Olive Swing Bag Pattern
***Thank you for your enthusiasm for my Felted Birdhouse Online Workshop. There are still spaces available if you'd like to join us! The...
back to business
Vacation is over and it's back to the business at hand. The good news: I love my job and there is so often something fun and exciting to...
bizzy bizzy
When it's quiet here on the blog, that usually means that it's bizzy behind the scenes. I wish I could do it all: family time, work time,...
Reversible Bucket Hat Pattern
The next pattern to share with you from my Make New or Make Do™ sewing pattern line is for the Reversible Bucket Hat. Look familiar? The...
make two, they’re small
With February upon us I got working on a few things for the sweethearts in my life. I made a couple more baby mousies from my Squeak and...
Squeak and Spike
What's better than a coupla' new friends in your life? Especially when they are sweet, fun loving and always there for you. 🙂 Meet my new...