Knitting is one of my favorite ways to relax. I love the simple repetition of stitches – I can get lost in them. It is soothing and relaxing. I think that’s why I always choose simple knitting projects – ones that I don’t really need to think about. My fingers just move almost instinctively. This […] Read more…
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Sister Stars Halloween Table Runner
I have never sewn anything to decorate for Halloween (aside from costumes –> see previous POST). My kids wanted to reuse their costumes from last year, so I had some time usually dedicated to costume sewing to sew something fun and decorative for the house. I love the Cotton and Steel Halloween fabrics and put […] Read more…
Halloween
| Bags, Totes and Zips, Cooking and Baking, For Kids, Holidays
Halloween is just around the corner. My kids really get into this holiday and I do too now. Its way more fun to see it through their eyes. I thought it would be fun to point out some fun projects and ideas I’ve done in the past to celebrate. First off – still need a […] Read more…
SONORA quilt pattern
I’m really excited about the release of my latest quilt pattern: SONORA >> AVAILABLE IN THE SHOP >> CLICK HERE TO BUY<< Sonora draws it’s inspiration from the Sonoran desert and the lands in the southwest. The colors used in my version reflect the colors of the sunrise and shadows of the outlines of the […] Read more…
Parisian Apple Picking
| Apparel
The Apple Picking dress is my current favorite pattern to sew for Gwyn. She loves the polka dot version I made her previously. This version was all about those gorgeous buttons! We found the buttons first and went on a hunt to find a fabric to match! I think we (Gwyn and I) did pretty […] Read more…