Hello everyone! I’m super excited to be blogging today and showing you a quick project I just finished for the blog tour!   This is the DIY rug from my book, Sew Home. I think it’s the project that I’ve made the most from the book. In fact, I probably have at least 7-8 different rugs for my kitchen, front door, and bathroom. I LOVE all purpose cloth! It doesn’t fray, is super durable, and waterproof. (Which means if you wanted to paint on it, the paint won’t soak through!) When Bari J at Curated Maximalist asked me to make something with her new fabric, Indigo & Aster, I KNEW that it had to be turned into a rug! (I'm … [Read more...]

Oh my goodness, I can't believe that the blog hop is already over! I hope that you enjoyed reading more about how the book came about and seeing all the wonderful projects that were made!!! Don't forget that leaving a comment on each post will get you entered in a chance to win one of many copies of the book Sew Home that we'll be giving away! Tuesday, September 20 - C&T Publishing & Joanna at Kustom Kwilts and Designs Wednesday, September 21 - Sew 4 Home & Jen Carlton Bailly Thursday, September 22 - Brenda at Just A Bit Frayed/Pink Castle Fabrics & Nicole at Modern Handcraft Friday, September 23 - Janome … [Read more...]

Hello there! I cannot wait until next week! What's next week you ask? I'll be introducing you to some of my favorite companies and designers as we travel around the internet on a little blog hop! You'll have lots of chances to WIN a copy of my book and a large bundle of some of my favorite fabrics and supplies I used in the book!   This book was a blast to put together and I cannot be happier to share it with you! As I planned this book I wanted it to be the book I looked for when buying our first house, but couldn't find anywhere! It covers everything from window treatments to linens, custom storage solutions, and even … [Read more...]

Are you ready for the 4th of July yet? I'm not sure I am just yet, but I did have time to whip up a fun tutorial for Dear Stella using their Ludlow collection! It goes together quickly and you'll have plenty of time for firing up the BBQ! Visit their site to learn how to make one for yourself! Happy Sewing, … [Read more...]

Ready for summer yet? I'm not sure I am, but it's almost officially here! If you're looking for the perfect beach, pool, or picnic quilt then I've got just the pattern for you! I think my favorite part of this quilt is that the flags are left to flap back and forth providing a fun 3D element! It's also fat quarter friendly so pull out that summery fat quarter bundle you've been saving and make something fun! Ready to sew up your own? You can find the pattern at my store, and listed on Craftsy too. Happy Sewing! … [Read more...]

Wow! It seems that many of you enjoyed the blog hop and tote tutorial! The consensus was that you'd make a tote or quilt for the beach with your Fat Quarter bundle! Thank you SO much to Windham for providing our giveaway fabric:   I used Random.org to select the winners and it selected comment #14 and #67! Linsey R and Karen A have won!!! I'll be emailing you shortly to get your information!! Congrats, and thanks everyone for your wonderful comments in the entries! We'll play again soon! :)       … [Read more...]

Hello blog hoppers! I'm super excited to be a part of the Windham Fabrics blog hop celebrating designer Dinira Mirtalipova's new fabric line called Swim Team. How fun are these prints?!? I love the hand-drawn sketchy feel to many of them and there's even fun little fish hidden in a few of the prints. I have a new quilt pattern coming out next week that uses this collection that I'll share soon but how about a tote to tide you over until then? (Oh, and don't forget to check the bottom for all the details on how to enter to win 1 of 2 Fat Quarter bundles I'll be giving away!!) GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED Swim Team Tote Finished Size: 14" w x … [Read more...]

I haven't mentioned it here much, yet, but I've been working for Janome for almost 1 year now as an educator. Among being able to travel to quilting and sewing events around the country I've been able to design some projects for their website! Here's the latest spring wall-hanging I made. Isn't it fun? I love how bright and cheerful it is! I'm still learning our Artistic digitizing software but it's been pretty easy thus far! Raw edge applique is pretty easy too! You can download the project instructions and .JEF embroidery files from Janome! Happy Sewing! … [Read more...]

For the past year it's been my pleasure to provide not only PDF sewing patterns to places as far away as Australia and England but to offer printed sewing patterns to your local quilt shop! (Just recently my printed patterns were sent all the way to Australia!) I'm beyond thrilled that my sewing patterns showed up in 2 of the top 11 shops featured in the latest Spring/Summer 2014 Quilt Sampler magazine! Congrats to Valli & Kim and My Girlfriend's Quilt Shoppe! I've actually been to both of their stores and they are simply fab! If you are ever in their area please drop by and say hi to them! I can guarantee you'll leave feeling inspired … [Read more...]

Remember back in the fall when Melissa from Iza Pearl Design collaborated on a sister tote to the ever popular Laura Tote? Well, the Kate tote is now available and has been shipping to quilt shops across the country! (Want to check if your local quilt shop is carrying it? Here's a list of all retailers carrying a selection of my patterns: Shop Listings. If they aren't carrying it, be sure to let them know you'd love to see my patterns locally!) Isn't she great?!? One of my favorite things about this pattern is that the bag shape works great on it's own if you don't feel like you want to tackle the applique. Look how amazing it … [Read more...]