Meet the Split Pouch--a handy, zippy and practical project! The Project I've been so excited to share this project with you. This is a pouch that I've been using non-stop for quite a while ...
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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 ...
Colorful Quilts for my Niece
This summer I made a couple of colorful quilts for my niece. It was a treat for both of us. To start, I picked up a couple of adorable mini charm packs from Bunny's at QuiltCon back in February. ...
Scrappy CF Coasters
One set wasn't enough, so here are some more scrappy CF coasters that I made recently. Actually, I guess that I have a lot of these in the works. They can be made from a charm pack, and so I ...
Big Stitch Coasters in Collection CF
With the newest fabrics in Collection CF arriving in stores, I thought I'd share with you these new Big Stitch Coasters that I made in Collection CF. The coasters are made using this free ...
Jetty Crescent Tote
Jetty Crescent Tote Noodlehead's Crescent Tote has been on my list since I first saw it in an issue of Making magazine. Like all of Anna's designs, I loved the sophisticated shape and thoughtful ...
A couple of Quilt As You Go Pouches.
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 ...
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 ...
Tiny Treasures Basket and Tray in Harriot.
The Noodlehead Tiny Treasures Basket and Tray pattern was screaming out to me to get made up in Harriot, and I finally got around to doing it a little while back. I've been wanting to make some of ...
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 & ...
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 ...
Polk Pouches and Bags.
Bag making can be really fun and very practical. Here are some Polk pouches and bags that I made using the new fabric. Noodlehead makes some of my favorite bag and pouch patterns, and I've made ...
Meet Davie.
Meet Davie, my newest house pattern. See the resemblance? I don't know why I love this house so much, but I do. It's just so cute. Plus, when we're talking about house quilts, they are ...
Meet Lusk.
Meet Lusk, a new pattern for some (mini) quilts. I love mini quilts. There's so much you can do with them! They make great gifts, are perfect for swaps and I'm not sure there's any easier way ...
Quick Thread Catcher Tutorial.
Yesterday I mentioned that I liked traveling with a little thread catcher, and so today I'm posting a quick thread catcher tutorial. This is based on one given to me by the sweet owners of the Janie ...
WainwrightAL #2: Tool Updates and Travel.
WainwrightAL #2: Tool Updates and Travel. We're moving along with week two! I'm seeing some great starts from many of you on instagram, and I'm moving along (quite literally) at QuiltCon in ...
Gleaned Pillow Shams using Rin and Alturas patterns.
I love making pillow shams. They are less of a commitment than a full quilt, and yet they can make just as much of an impact. Here's a look at some Gleaned pillow shams using my Rin and Alturas ...
Ebb sham in Friedlander fabrics.
While compiling my newsletter last week, I realized that I never shared this Ebb sham in Friedlander fabrics that I made awhile back. I love making pillow shams for so many reasons. They make ...