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 ...
weekend projects
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 ...
Purl Soho Vest in CF Grid Group Fabrics
Quilted vests are the best! I made a quilted vest a few years ago, and so I was overdue a new Purl Soho Vest in CF Grid Group Fabrics. The Project How many of these vests have I made? This is ...
Grey Ray Quilt in CF Grid Group Fabrics
Are we surprised? I've made another Ray, this time a Grey Ray quilt using my CF Grid Group fabrics and Kona Sheen--the slightly shiny Kona solid counterpart. The Fabrics When thinking about ...
My First Jumpsuit
It's finished! My Rory Jumpsuit--and my first jumpsuit ever--is finished! I learned some new things about making jumpsuits and about my own physical proportions that aren't as obvious when just sewing ...
Me Made May 2021
Me Made May 2021 is here! (General info about Me Made May and Me Made May 2021.) Each year the challenge can feel a bit different, especially with it going on for so many years now. Last year the ...
Sun Hats in Kept
Have you sewn a hat yet? They are really satisfying to make! Hats are one of those projects that might seem out of reach, but when you actually do it they aren't too bad at all. Just take it one step ...
Hunt QAL #14 ALL DONE!
Hunt QAL #14. ALL DONE! My Hunt Quilt Along quilt is done, photographed and on my bed--a quilty miracle for sure. Binding With the binding, I was unsure of which direction to go for pretty ...
Project Ideas for a Long Weekend
With it being labor day here in the US, I thought I'd share some project ideas for a long weekend. Although I'm not sure what a long weekend actually means in the times of COVID. Aren't the weeks and ...
05/04/20 What I’ve been making
05/04/20 - With so much going on, I appreciate being able to jump between projects depending on my mood. Here's a look at what I've been making lately. MeMadeMay2020 It's MeMadeMay, which ...
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 ...
Arlo A quilt in Collection CF.
Here's my Arlo A quilt in Collection CF. To follow along with the pattern, it's the Wall size and uses just the A templates. As for fabric, I used just 2 fabrics in blue from Collection CF. It's ...
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 ...
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 ...
Mercer Tunic in Harriot.
Now that the weather is warming back up, I am very excited to make use of my new Mercer Tunic in Harriot. It is sooooo comfortable. The Mercer Tunic by Whitney Deal and I go back several years and ...
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 ...
cf Mini Quilt Along.
Are you ready for another quilt along? I'm very excited to announce our next (online) sewing adventure--the cf Mini Quilt Along--which will be an 8-week endeavor starting July 19. I've been really ...
Meet Babson.
Last up of the newbies is Babson, a very graphic and fun-to-sew project. This quilt is kind of like Eads in that it's super mix and matchable, works with a bunch of different fabrics, can be ...