Sewing

This category encompasses all garment sewing related content on the site. There will be photos of finished garments, tutorials, alterations, pattern drafting, works in progress and new project ideas all found here.

Sew Mojo #1 Pattern by Suzy Quilts

When Suzy Williams, aka @suzyquilts, asked me to be a part of this pattern release I was so excited.  First of all, I just love what she’s been up to lately.  If you are ever in need of quilty eye candy, or inspiration from Blog-landia, Suzy Quilts should be one of your go-to stops.  Her […] Read more…

Observer Fabric: April Rhodes Blog Tour

From the moment I first laid eyes on Observer by April Rhodes through the tiny window that is my iPhone screen I knew we had to be together.  Call it love at first sight, call it fate, call it whatever you like but know this… That I like to be EXTRA dramatic about fabric that makes my […] Read more…

Giucy Giuce Bucket Bag Sew Along

When I saw how cute Giuseppe’s AKA @giucy_giuce’s new patchwork geese bucket bag was I knew I had to get in on the action for this sew-along.  It is always such a cool thing when the lovely people of the sewing community are willing to give away their patterns purely for the joy of seeing […] Read more…

Cascade Duffle Coat & The Denim Studio by AGF

Hello.  My name is Jennifer and I think we should start a new kind of quilting club. “What do I mean by ‘new’ kind of quilting club?” You say. Golly, I’m so glad you asked!  Let me explain. You see up until recently, I was just a regular Quilt Lady doing your standard Quilt Lady […] Read more…

Bound Challenge – GPS Weekender Bag

I am so excited to share this latest project. When I heard that Art Gallery Fabrics was hosting a bag making contest with April Rhodes’s new line I jumped at the chance to throw my hat in the ring. For starters, April’s fabric designs are beautiful and totally my style. Follow that up with the […] Read more…

Remix the Stitch – How to Line Your Laurelhurst

First and foremost I want to say that I am so excited to help kick of this blog tour and I want to give Kimberly at Straight Stitch Designs a huge thank you for including me in this very special event. I have watched with admiration over the past year as she has started her […] Read more…

Retro Caravan Sewing Machine Cover

For years I have been telling myself that I want to beautify my sewing space. I always see these gorgeous studios on social media and think, “Gah, I would love to have a pretty space to sit in while I work.” The truth is while functionally my sewing space is fabulous, I really haven’t done […] Read more…

Mod Squares Baby Quilt

I love making baby quilts. They are probably my favorite kind of project. The first reason is because they are small and easily tackled. Their size not only makes them easy to finish in a short amount of time, but also makes them manageable when it comes time to machine quilt them. If I have […] Read more…

Uptown/Downtown Dress by Sew Straight Patterns

Welcome to my stop on the Uptown/Downtown Dress pattern tour! I’ve sewn up two lovely versions of this fantastic dress pattern by Sew Straight Pattern Company and I have to say, I absolutely love it. What a fun and comfortable summer dress for this hot, hot, valley I live in. Terri, the designer behind Sew […] Read more…

Little Dreamer Baby Quilt

I love handmade gifts.  I love giving them and I love receiving them.  There are few things more special than giving your time and creative energy to another in this way.  Every time I give someone something I’ve made there’s always a mixture of emotions.  Of course there’s a bit of pride.  Its that, “Look what […] Read more…