I'm excited to share my newest embroidery pattern, The Sunny Skies: Mini-Medley! What's a mini-medley? It's a collection of 4 sweet...
Sunny Skies Mini-medley Embroidery Pattern
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Sewing Tutorials
Virtuosa Wall Hanging featuring Bari J fabrics
My friend Bari J just came out with a new fabric collection called Virtuosa, with Art Gallery Fabrics. It's so pretty, I knew I had to...
Bug Mug Rug Tutorial: Quilt-as-you-go!
Since I introduced Entomologie, my new organic cotton fabric collection, I've been playing with some different projects. It's always fun...
Pussyhat Project: Recycled Sweater Hat Tutorial
If you follow me on Instagram, you know I've been knitting up a storm for the Pussycat Project! The Pussycat Project is a way you can show...
Seneca Creek Sew-along, Day 3: Making the Pocket
Now that you have all your pieces cut and interfaced we work on the front pocket! I love when the sewing finally starts - it is soooo much...
Throwback Thursday: Tote Tricks
Here's an oldie-but-goodie, a quick and easy tote refashion for you! Who wants to carry a boring canvas tote, even if it was...
Throwback Thursday: Scarf/Shrug Tutorial
A few years ago I shared this tutorial for a scarf that can also be worn as a shrug. It's great for Spring, made in a jersey knit...
Hot Mitt House with Sara – Sewing Collective
Sara brings us a great bias binding tutorial this week that can be used on a variety of projects! Enjoy! - Betz Hello friends! A...
Field Study Tote Sew-along: Day 5
We are cruisin' right along with our Field Study Tote Sew-along! Today is all about the zipper! I chose a nice red zipper to give my bag a...
Field Study Tote Sew-along: Day 4
Today our task for the Field Study Tote Sew-along is to make and attach those awesome handles! I love the way they add style and...
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...
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...
How to Install a Tuck Catch: Tips for Better Bag Building #2
It's time for the next installment of my series: Tips for Better Bag Building! Today's video shows you how to install a tuck catch, also...
New Series! Tips for Better Bag Building #1
I'm excited to share the first post in a new series I'm calling: Tips for Better Bag Building. Over the years I've come across so many...
Felted Wristlet Tutorial: Warm Hands, Warm Heart
Each night at the dinner table my husband, two teen boys and I hold hands for a brief moment of thanks. Our 14 year old has the chilliest...
Felt and Fabric Coaster Tutorial
Today I'd like to share a quick and easy tutorial for making felt and fabric drink coasters. A set of these would make a fabulous hostess...
ribbon wreath
Last week I revealed ornament pattern #3 of my Holiday Stitch-along Ornament Club, the Felt Origami Wreath! Today I wanted to show you a...
Scarf-to-Shrug Tutorial
Have you been practicing your Lettuce Edge Technique that I demonstrated in the last post? Now's your chance to put your skills to work! I...
How to Create a Lettuce Edge
Creating a lettuce edge is super easy and satisfying. All you need is a knit fabric, a sewing machine with a zig-zag stitch and a little...
Ease-into-Spring: Scarf to Shrug
Spring is sloooow coming isn't it? I thought we could all use a little transition piece to get us through these unpredictable days of...
easter parade
With just a few weeks until Easter, it's time for my annual parading of springy tutorials! Oldies but goodies, all four of them....
10-minute Boot Topper Tutorial
Baby it's cold outside! Why not whip up a pair of snuggly boot toppers to get you though the winter? These could not be easier and they...
Perfect Strap Tutorial
Today I want to share a little strap making trick my friend Claire taught me. Claire was my roommate back in college. We've kept in touch...
Danger: curves ahead!
Is that how you feel about sewing curves? That they are too hard to do well or *dangerous*? Liken sewing curves with dating that *bad boy*...