I recently made a couple of Quilt As You Go Pouches by Svetlana Sotak from her book That Handmade Touch. The pattern caught my eye for it's cute shape and ability to make use of scraps. I'm such ...
weekend projects
Shoji Cardigan and experiments in natural dyeing.
It's not too often that I finish a knitting project, and so it's a celebration when I do. This Shoji cardigan (pattern by Norah Gaughan) is a project that I started back in December 2016, and I ...
Trays and Pincushions in Jetty and Collection CF.
I can't stop thinking about all of the sewn gifts I want to make this holiday season. Are you thinking about that too? If you are looking for ideas for quick favorites, here are some trays and ...
Hunt QAL #6 Check In.
Hunt QAL #6 Check In. We're halfway there! I cannot believe it, and I'm happy (and surprised) with my progress and hope that you are making good progress too. My goals this month were fairly ...
Hunt QAL #5 Check In.
We're 5 months in! Crazy. It's been a good month, and I've been eager to lay everything out. Several of these blocks have been in hiding, because they use my new fabrics. Yay! I originally started ...
Hunt QAL #4 Check In.
Month #4! I've made some progress this month, which feels good. How are you plugging away? I don't usually take the time to write down highlights, goals and achievements, but since ...
Hunt QAL Month #3 Check In.
Hunt QAL Month #3 Check In--here we go! I'm on track with my goals this month--yay! I've finished 1/4 of the overall blocks, and I also have a couple of others basted and ready to go for the next ...
Hunt QAL Month #2 Check In.
Hunt QAL Month #2 Check In. I really won't say this every month, but seriously, it's already been a month?! This month has been a fun and a productive month for my QAL project. Not only do I love ...
Hunt QAL Month #1 Check In.
Hunt QAL Month #1 Check In. I have two questions for you. (1) How has it already been 1 month, and (2) how are things going with you and your project? For me, this month developed in ways I ...
Hunt Quilt Along: Let’s Get Started.
Hunt Quilt Along: Let's Get Started. Are you ready for another Quilt Along? I am. The format of this Quilt Along will be a little different from some of the Quilt Alongs I've hosted before. I'm ...
Sunrise Pillow Shams
I made some Sunrise Pillow shams for some friends. Something keeps me coming back to the mini blocks of this project. There are 2 different mini sizes included with the pattern, and I love making ...
Harriot String Bag and Bucket Totes.
Harriot String Bag and Bucket Totes. For the Harriot release, I tried out a couple of new bag patterns. First up is the String Bag pattern by Green Pepper Patterns--a pattern company that I've ...
Harriot Pouches from Stitched Sewing Organizers.
I'm a big fan of Aneela Hoey's sewing patterns, and I loved getting a chance to make a couple of Harriot pouches from Stitched Sewing Organizers: Pretty Cases, Boxes, Pouches, Pincushions & ...
Harriot Cargo Duffle.
I cannot take too much credit for this, but the Harriot Cargo Duffle is just adorable! Rhiannon sewed this up, and she did a beautiful job working all kinds of cool tricks with the scallop print ...
Harriot Wiksten Haoris.
Yes, plural. I made two Harriot Wiksten Haoris before Harriot was released into the world. I loved the first one I made so much, that I couldn't NOT make a second. (And now I'm holding back urges to ...
A Batch Of Thread Catchers.
I did manage to crank out a batch of thread catchers for some of my local sewing buds. I've been wanting to do this for some time, and our holiday get together gave me the perfect excuse to do ...
Best of 2018 + a giveaway
Best of 2018 + a giveaway If you haven't taken a moment to look back on 2018, I encourage you to do it! Whether it's looking back through your calendar, flipping through photos on your phone or ...
Start With A Finish: a Finish!
Start With A Finish: a Finish! I have been completely delighted to see people joining in on my Start With A Finish (informal) Quilt Along. I was wanting to do this QAL for a while, but questioned ...
Start With A Finish (informal) QAL
We're almost a week out from the New Year, and so I'm thinking it might be a good time for a Start With A Finish (informal) QAL. Is there a project you want to finish before 2019 gets here? I've ...
Hunt Bolero Vest and Harriot Archer Buttonup
My Hunt Bolero Vest and Harriot Archer Buttonup are some new favorites for sure. We'll start with the bolero vest. The pattern is in Casual Sweet Clothes by Noriko Sasahara. It's a Japanese ...