Warmer weather is finally here (warmer as in there is no more snow on the ground). Time to make some dresses for summer! This is a sweet little sundress I’ve wanted to make for a while. Confession:: I cut out the fabric for this dress over a year ago (good thing I picked the biggest […] Read more…
Diamond Affair – a peek
My latest quilt, which I designed, is at Quilt Market in Portland this weekend. It features Raaga, the beautiful new organic fabric line from Monaluna and you can check it out in their booth. There’s a pattern coming soon for this quilt — and more pictures. But for now, just a peek. If you’re […] Read more…
Mothers
What better job could there be than to be mother to these wonderful kiddos. I am so grateful that I have these two in my life and that I get to spend every day with them! Happy Mother’s Day! Read more…
Not Cool.
I’ve been in a blogging funk lately. I’ve been sewing and working like crazy (including a quilt for Market), but blogging . . . . not so much. I guess it’s because I’ve had several instances lately where my work has appeared on other blogs without my permission. So what, you say??? Well, it is […] Read more…
Upcycled Chair for Earth Day
It’s Earth Day! I set aside the patterns I’m working on to recover a chair today. It’s been sitting in my basement for almost a year. I picked it up at a rummage sale last fall for $6. It has beautiful workmanship — just needed a good wash and a new pad and fabric for […] Read more…