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 & ...
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Circles Quilt In Harriot Fabric.
One of the first things I made for the release was this Circles Quilt in Harriot fabric. I couldn't wait to cut up those scallops! They turn into such interesting shapes as both the appliqué and ...
Hunt Tangerine Quilt
While I was very ready to make my Hunt Harriot Quilt, my Hunt Tangerine quilt was the first Hunt finish and almost as exciting but for very different reasons. This quilt started out as a bit of ...
Hunt Harriot Quilt and Hunt Acrylic Templates
I'm finally getting around to sharing more images of some of my newest projects! First up is my Hunt Harriot Quilt. Have you had a project where you can't wait to see it come together? My Hunt ...
WainwrightAL #6: Finish.
WainwrightAL #6: Finish. Somehow we've made our way to the end--or at least to the end for now. I often have mixed feelings at the end of a project. There's always a part of me that is ...
WainwrightAL #5: Your Projects.
WainwrightAL #5: Your Projects. Sometimes it's good to take a step back from your own project and change the scenery! This is why I thought it'd be fun to see what others are working on. You guys ...
WainwrightAL #4: Appliqué Progress.
WainwrightAL #4: Appliqué Progress. Now that I've been spending a little bit of time with my blocks basting and appliquéing them, I'm finding myself thinking about all kinds of project variations. ...
WainwrightAL #3: Basting Progress.
WainwrightAL #3: Basting Progress. While away from home, I've been basting away on my Wainwright--yay for portability! The cool thing about it being basted is that it's ready to go ...
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 ...
WainwrightAL #1: The Pattern and The Plan.
WainwrightAL #1: The Pattern and The Plan. To kick things off, I thought it would be appropriate to talk a bit more about the pattern, and then my plan for moving forward with my own project as ...
Wainwright Quilt Along Announcement.
Hi, hi! Are you in the mood for some handwork? I am, or maybe it's safe to say that I pretty much am always in the mood. It's relaxing...and fun...and portable. While I love handwork, I know ...
Weekend Thanks (coupon) and Shop News.
Hi! I hope you've had a wonderful Thanksgiving--if that's something you celebrate. Otherwise, I hope you're settling in to the end-of-the-year season in whatever form that takes on. For me, this time ...
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 ...
Friedlander Crew.
This fleet of Friedlander Crew pincushions was basically an excuse to play with my newest fabric / finish something kind of quickly, which is always satisfying. I like making pincushions for ...
Wildabon Market Tote.
Sometimes (/most of the time) I get stuck on an idea that I can't wait to see through. This Wildabon Market Tote is one of them. Wildabon has been such a fun project in every way, and I've been eager ...
Wildabon Quilt with Leah Duncan.
Want to know one of the most fun things I did in 2016? Easy. It'd have to be my new Wildabon quilt--a collaboration with Leah Duncan. Everything about it was such a delight. To start, I'm a massive ...
Social Tote in Friedlander Fabric.
Remember the social tote? It's a fun, travel-friendly project that Anna Graham of Noodlehead collaborated with me to create. Anna is so talented and did such a wonderful job with this project that I'm ...
Nest Egg Tote in Friedlander Fabric.
This Nest Egg Tote in my Friedlander Fabric was a fun one to plan and put together. The Nest Egg continues to be one of my favorite travel bags for toting around my handwork. I'm still using the ...
Aerial Grove in Liberty and Chambray.
I finished this guy. Finally. And it was fun. Here's a look at my Aerial Grove in Liberty and chambray that I started a little while ago (107 weeks according to Instagram) ... with status updates ...