One of the easiest things to learn how to sew is the humble pillowcase. They can be as simple or as elaborate as the sewist can imagine. Many charities love to receive pillowcases (Conn-Kerr Cancer is one that I support)...
Marguerita McManus has done it again! She, along with her daughter, Sarah Raffuse, brought us Crazy Shortcut Quilts, which revolutionized how many quilters (both experienced and novice) approached their projects. Now, Marguerita writes solo to help expand the options for...
Teenage boys eat all the time and tend to sleep quite a bit, too (can I get an ‘AMEN’ from the mamas?). Mine even like to snuggle up with a blanket to read, play a hand held game, or to...
Every once in a while, I run across a pattern that I just have to make. This pattern by Moda Bake Shop is one of them. I simply fell in love with it’s patchwork charm and casual grace. I made...
After a few really good deals at local thrift shops, I have amassed a good amount of vintage sheets to use in various projects. I simply adore the beautiful, feminine prints on them and find them lovely for sewing. This...
Yesterday, I posted about the wonderful gifts that my friend Beverlymade for a new addition to her family. These are the baby washcloths that I happily made to celebrate the same little girl’s new family. The fabric was scraps from...
One of the things that I never seem to have enough time for is reading blogs that inspire me. I absolutely adore perusing the posts and getting ideas for crafts, projects, or just getting a chance to consider a different...
Have ya’ll heard of the Jelly Roll 1600 quilt? It’s an amazing way to take a pre-cut jelly roll (or the equivalent amount of scraps cut into 2.5 inch strips) and make a generously sized lap quilt in a shockingly...
Before I lose my mind, I need a new project to work on. I do love to have a quilt in progress at all times, but lately I can’t seem to get into anything much. I am feeling a bit...
Victory at last! Dad’s quilt is completed and ready to be gifted when we see him for dinner tonight! Whew! I am really glad that this one is ready in the nick of time (I have never run so late...
