Our big project for yesterday – jumbo rasberry blackcap muffins! Yummy. I’ve used all different berries (raspberry, blackcap, blueberry) for these and the sour cream makes them really great. For those of you who don’t know, blackcaps are a lot like blackberries, just smaller and a little less juicy and they grow in the woods …
I’ve been making a few summer wardrobe staples these last few weeks. I did finish my pair of chambray Spring Shorts after writing this post. Although I actually haven’t worn them yet. Go figure. I’ll save those for another post. I was very excited to see Helen’s Closet’s newest pattern, the Ashton Top pop up …
Yay! I have a new pattern available today! It’s called the Compass Bag and I truly enjoyed working on it and making sure I got the details just right. Click here for more information and to purchase. I’m very happy to say it’s a fairly quick and straightforward sew, which is always fun. I love making …
Happy Friday! I’m happy to say that today is the official release day for Making Magazine‘s newest issue, No.9/Simple. It couldn’t have come on a better day, it’s my daughter’s birthday! She’s 14! For the Simple issue, I designed a beautifully simple tote that works for whatever you need. Honestly, if I had to choose …
Back View I love a roomy tote! This Fika Tote was so fun to sew up. I love the variety of fabrics that make up this tote, and it was a pleasure using Driftless for making this sample! I think some folks might be intimidated to start a large tote like the Fika. There are …
I finally finished up my Adorn Sling! I made this sample while filming the Sandhill Sling Sew-along. Once the sew-along was over, the only thing I had left to sew was the lining. I’m not sure why I waited so long, but it’s done now! Adorn Canvas This Sandhill Sling features Adorn canvas designed by …
I had seen Meg over at Elsie Marley use this Heather Ross fabric during her Kids Clothes week and just had to get some, her project was so cute. So I made this dress for Natalie using a Japanese sewing book (ISBN 978-4-8347-2840-8). {Purchased here.} I loved the pattern. I think it was one of …
All the stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that Saint Nicolas soon might be there. Blah, blah, you know the rest. I’ve got my first Christmas stocking completed! The embroidery was a killer for me. Although I did manage to almost finish all of it in one sitting while I was at a craft show. …
Happy Friday everyone! I hope your summer is going well. I know for me it was really important to take the first part of summer and soak up as much of it as I could with my girls. We had a great time, and now I’m finally getting the itch to sew more and share, …
I thought it would be fun to share a few workspace improvements I’ve made in the last couple months. It’s very easy for me to get situated in a space and just make it work. Even if that means that it’s not the most efficient work flow or if something isn’t working right. So at …