Thrifting

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 solidarity with the people attending the [...]

    I’m excited to have a project to share in the July/August issue of Generation Q Magazine! There’s a great article about upcycling and using vintage finds in your sewing [...]

This week Sara made a great mod to the Hexie Hipster Bag. I love the bohemian look. Now I’m inspired to hit the thrift store in search of the perfect leather belt! Hello! It’s Sara. I chose [...]

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 mentioned in my post about my adventure that I fell in [...]

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 were fun to make and very popular! I’ve always [...]

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 Nicholas!) Earlier this month I launched my newest [...]

This weekend I was decluttering my studio closet and came upon my stash of cashmere sweaters. I’ve been collecting (hoarding) them for years. Whenever I see them at thrift stores I buy them if I [...]

I’ve been reading Blair Stocker’s blog, Wise Craft Handmade pretty much since I started reading blogs back in 2006. Although we’ve never met in person, I consider Blair a [...]

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 hands, to which I say, “Cold hands, warm [...]

We have been busting our you-know-whats getting ready for quilt market in (gulp) 2 weeks! My new patterns (5 out of 6!) are proofed and at the printer. My booth construction is well under way [...]