When you think of a speakeasy, you might conjure up an image of a hidden room, accessible by password, in the basement in corner of a large city, with dark rich tones and whispered conversation below ground. Well, at least that’s what comes to mind for me! This Speakeasy happens to be a fabric collection, […]
All about Organizing!
Have you ever had a cord battle? I asked my son for some ear buds to use for a photo of my new pattern, the Tech Organizer, and this is what he handed to me. He definitely needs the tech organizer. . . . and some cord wraps! Read on to find out more about […]
Silicone Trivets & Giveaway
Woo Hoo! I am excited to share with you the newest silicone products from Around the Bobbin. Oven mitts are awesome, but a kitchen would not be complete without trivets and pot holders. I want to tell you a bit about each of these products, share some great tester samples and some that I’ve sewn […]
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 […]
Binding Tutorial
I’d like to share with you today my favorite way of binding the silicone trivets. If you’ve done some quilting, you’re likely to know that there are many ways to sew on binding. But what about small projects like the trivet? I like the method below because the binding is cut at an angle, so […]
Pixelating Blog Hop & Giveaway!
Hi, welcome to my part in the Pixelating Blog Hop. I’m Lisa from Around the Bobbin (and one half of Twister Sisters!) and I’m excited to be a part of my first blog hop. Last summer, Toni Smith, aka Quiltoni, asked if I could be a part of the blog hop celebrating the release of […]
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 […]
Cappuccino Bag II is here!
Hi, I have a new bag pattern to share with you, the Cappuccino Bag II. One of my first bag patterns was the Cappuccino Bag, a cross-body bag with a front flap and a funky bottom construction method that is fun and easy to do. This bag shares some of the same basic features, although […]
I’ll be a guest on American Patchwork and Quilting Radio
Happy New Year! I’m super excited to share with you that I will be a guest on American Patchwork & Quilting Radio, hosted by Pat Sloan. I will be the second guest on the show this coming Monday, January 22, 2018. Show Time is Monday at 4pm Eastern, 3 pm Central, 2 pm Mountain, […]
