Since it's a holiday week and all I can think of is cozy and comfy, I thought I'd share these lawn pajamas that I made earlier this year. I've been LOVING them, and as we move into cooler temps it ...
Introducing Creative Habits
I've been working on a little something along with Tara Faughnan, Libs Elliott and Heidi Parkes. Introducing Creative Habits, a new collaborative workshop presented virtually over five weeks. Head ...
Slow Stitching retreat in Maine
Last month I taught at the A Gathering of Stitches Slow Stitching retreat in Maine. In my workshops we explored machine piecing techniques with my Long Leaf, Frond and Slash patterns. It's always such ...
Mini Eads Quilt in Languid
Making a Mini Eads Quilt in Languid was a no brainer, because sometimes you just need a fun, colorful palette cleanser to get your creative juices flowing. Mini Eads Mini Eads is the smaller ...
Basting my Blue Slash Quilt
Before leaving to teach in Maine recently, I basted my Blue Slash quilt. I finished the top much earlier this year, and so the basting was overdue! A Gathering of Stitches hosts these beautiful ...
Olive Quilt Pattern Update
My Olive pattern was one of my very first patterns launched back in 2011. I've loved it so much and have been wanting to give it an update. Here's a look at my Olive Quilt Pattern Update. Olive ...
Wiksten Shift Dress
I finally made a Wiksten Shift Dress! The Plan The Wiksten Shift Dress was my most specific goal for Me Made May. I've been wanting to add more casual and comfortable dresses to my life. This ...
Takeaways from Me Made May 2022
Me Made May Another May is over, and I have plenty of takeaways from Me Made May 2022. Like previous years, it's been a good, creative push. And no surprise, I've added more garment patterns to my ...
Slash Quilt Pattern
My Slash Quilt Pattern is here! I've LOVED making this quilt...and might have a few new versions to share with you. But first, this one. Slash is my newest project that can be made using my Long ...
New Shorts!
Pomona Shorts I tried out a new shorts pattern! These are the Pomona Shorts by Anna Allen, and they were SO speedy to make. I think it took me less than 2 hours to cut out and assemble the shorts, ...
Me Made May 2022
Me Made May 2022 Thoughts I'm always glad to see people participating in Me May Made, and this year is no exception. I love seeing what people have made, how they are wearing it and then getting ...
Frond Quilt Pattern
My Frond Quilt Pattern is here! When developing my Long Leaf acrylic templates, I knew I wanted more patterns to use along with them. The shapes have been so enticing to me, and it's been fun to ...
Long Leaf Baby Quilt
A couple of months back, I made this Long Leaf Baby Quilt. The Colors and Prints I auditioned a lot of different things when pulling fabrics for this project. Sometimes I have a palette in ...
Bow Acrylic Template Set
New to the shop! I've put together a special Bow Acrylic Template Set. Acrylic template sets can be useful. Acrylic templates are not necessary for my patterns (they all include a printed ...
Cliff Quilt Pattern
I have a new pattern! My Cliff Quilt Pattern is officially here and ready for you. The Design I love a customizable project, and this one is just that. Cliff is an easily adaptable design that ...
Liberty Long Leaf
Several weeks ago I decided to cut out a new project, and so started my Liberty Long Leaf quilt. Every time I teach, I come back to my studio wanting to sew, and coming back from QuiltCon this ...
My Languid Fabric Collection
Maybe you noticed my latest video announcing my Languid fabric collection for Robert Kaufman. (If you haven't, you can see the video here.) I thought I'd share a few highlights in a post as ...
2022 Printable Calendar
Hi! It's that time of year when I'm looking ahead to the next and have a new, free download for you. Here's my 2022 Printable Calendar. I like keeping this calendar kind of simple, and I've added ...
Drawstring Pouches as Gift Wrap
A couple of years ago, I got ambitious and made drawstring pouches as gift wrap. At the time I didn't want to share them so they'd be a secret, but now is the perfect time since many of us are in the ...
Thank You 2021
Thank You 2021 With it being Thanksgiving here in the US, it's a great week to reflect on my gratitude for all things big and small. That definitely includes you! I am so grateful for each of ...