The Fabric Mini Wallet pattern and Rain or Shine baby lovey kit with two silicone rings are now available! Let’s walk through a few details of each and see some tester pictures. The Fabric Mini Wallet is a quick sew and a great gift for the upcoming holidays. It features a top zip pocket for […]
Essential Phone Bag & Mini Cork Wallet
I’ve carried several versions of the Essential Phone Bag over the last 3 to 4 years and I just can’t give it up! It holds my phone in the front pocket and a mini wallet in the main compartment. I clip my keys onto one of the D-Rings in back and toss it in a […]
Introducing That Patchwork Tote!
One of the first quilty stories I heard when I started quilting was something along the line of this. A nonquilter asks a quilter what was involved in quilting. The quilter answers, “I pick out a variety of quilting cottons and cut them out according to a pattern and then stitch them together to make […]
Two new baby silicone lovey patterns
I hope this blog post is full of “aw, cute” moments for you. I have two new patterns for babies designed with gifting in mind. Ellie and George includes two lovey designs just the right size for baby to hold and explore. Ellie the Elephant can be made with flannel or minky, with optional crinkle […]
Introducing Pan Protectors!
One of the things I really love about sewing is the ability to customize projects by picking out fabric you love! Pan protectors is a practical sewing project that can be completed in just a few hours. I made these a few months ago and that fun splash of color makes me smile every time […]
Hot Stuff Everyday Mitts!
Announcing the new mitt design, the Hot Stuff Everyday Mitt! I’ve wanted to do this style of mitt for awhile and decided it was time! After deciding on colors, I placed a sample order, reviewed and tested the samples, then placed an order. After that, the mitts were manufactured, shipped to Seattle, then by train […]
O Christmas Gnomes
My newest pattern is a wall hanging of a Christmas Tree made up of gnomes. I’ve had this idea for awhile and decided that the world needs something that makes us smile. This makes me smile, and hopefully you too. You can sew it up as a 6-row version or a 5-row version if you […]
Meet Izzie, the Convertible Backpack
Today I’m releasing a new bag I’m super excited about. It’s called the Izzie Convertible Backpack. It’s a medium size backpack that can also be worn as a cross-body bag. Read on to learn more about it, and don’t miss the coupon code at the bottom of this post! The inside is roomy and has […]
Sewing with silicone, fabric choices and caring for your oven mitt
Hi all, I’d like to take a moment to share with you a few basics about the Hot Stuff Oven Mitt and sewing with silicone. First of all, I have to tell you that I actually just love using these in the kitchen. Aside from the fun of picking out the fabric and sewing […]
Nesting Baskets Downloadable PDF Pattern is now available!
Sometimes an evening or afternoon sewing project is just the right thing to engage creativity, reduce stress, have a little fun, or a chance to make someone feel special with a handmade gift. Whether it be baskets for the kitchen, the sewing room, or a baby’s room, these Nesting Baskets are fun and addicting. I’ve […]
