First up is new Envelopes quilt pattern. My new patterns seem to be on an E theme... Envelopes, Ebb and Everglade--these are the new guys. I'm a paper person and a letter person, which is exactly ...
Fabric collection #4: carkai.
Introducing carkai... Bones are beautiful. At least I think so anyway, and that's where this story started. When I submitted the line, I simply titled the submission "collection #4" ...
In the studio: Sept 2015.
I took this picture 2 weeks ago. My sewing room faces west, so it's not uncommon to get a little bit of (sun-setting) drama towards the end of the day. This afternoon was one of those nice ones when I ...
Summer shorts: Essex and Interweave Chambray.
It's been a toasty summer--not that I'm complaining--I prefer the heat over the cold any day. But because of that, I can never have too many pairs of shorts. It's what I live in, and I thought it'd be ...
Recently in visuals: August 10, 2015.
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Doe fabric Big Stitch coasters.
More big stitch coasters. But I gave these away, which is why I wanted to make myself some to keep. Tutorial: By me and found here. Fabric (fronts, binding): Doe Fabric (back): Atelier ...
Scrappy Collection Quilt: blocks are complete and attached.
As promised, I'll continually be checking in and sharing the progress of my second Collection quilt. Based on the pic I posted on IG when I first cut it out, I know that it was something like 8 ...
Handmade Style: Makeup Travel Case.
I really needed one of these. My toiletries-schelpping-when-traveling situation hasn't been very pretty lately. Or very functional, to be honest. I was basically doing the ...
Recently in visuals: July 22, 2015.
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Scout tee in Doewide.
This is another garment that's been on my to-sew list for a while. It's the Scout tee by Grainline Studio--a popular top that I've seen many people wear and many different versions of. It's a ...
My many Mercer tunics.
I might have gotten a little carried away with the Mercer Tunic pattern by Whitney Deal... I've now made 4 of them over not that long of a time period... There are several things that I like ...
Big Stitch coasters to keep.
I've been wanting to make myself a set of these big stitch coasters ever since I made them for this tutorial, and I finally got around to doing that recently. I love projects like this, because ...
A new Collection quilt.
Spoiler Alert: I've been on a making binge lately. In all ways and with all things. Does that ever happen to you? A few weeks ago, I looked in to my closet and felt completely sick of ...
QuiltCon West.
Hi hi! Well tomorrow (June 25, 10am EST) registration opens for QuiltCon West. Because of that, I thought I'd share the three classes that I'll be teaching. It should be fun! + 632 Facing East . ...
Recently in visuals: June 22, 2015.
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Post Quilt in Essex Linen.
I've been going through some Essex linen lately. The texture is really nice, Robert Kaufman just added a bunch of new colors, and I've been loving the versatility of it. It works for clothes and ...
You Inspire Me to Quilt…Dinosaurs.
This was a really fun project. When Cheryl approached me about participating in her next book, I didn't hesitate too much, because I was intrigued by the premise, which was to find someone to ...
Interview with A Gathering of Stitches.
Hi, all! I hope that you've had a lovely weekend. Just wanted to let you know that A Gathering of Stitches just posted an interview where I answered many questions about my love of slow sewing. I'm ...
Collection Quilt Participating Shops
Howdy, friends and happy Friday! As promised here are some of the shops who are planning to carry my Collection quilt (Block of the Month) in some form--some will be selling the pattern outright, ...
Tools of the Trade: Big Stitch Quilting.
While I'm talking about tools, here's what I use when I'm doing big stitch hand quilting. + Thread (such as Presencia Perle Cotton in all different sizes. 8- and 12-wt are my favorites.) + Safety ...