I wanted to share a project I've had hanging on my front door since last week. I was inspired by my friend Sara to make a cute Christmas version after seeing her scrappy one! Here's what you'll need to make your own: (1) 12" wire wreath frame (Usually less than $3!) 2 yards of fabric total, cut into 1" x 6" strips (I used a pinking rotary blade and it made things go much faster!) I used about 1/3 yard of 6 different fabrics to make mine. Once you've cut your fabric, have a seat, pop in a movie or favorite TV show, and start tying! Here's a few tips to help: -Don't worry about tying them super tight -Don't worry about … [Read more...]

Here's a little project I can finally share! It took nearly a month to reach my sister in Germany and I wanted to wait until she got it before I spoiled the surprise! My sister LOVES London, and when I found this fabric I knew that I had to use it to make something for her. I used my Floral Clutch Pattern and just added the little corner pieces from some red upholstery vinyl scraps I had. Super easy modification! I'm really pleased with how it turned out but my favorite part is probably this little charm that I found to use as a zipper pull: … [Read more...]

Today I'm going to help you learn how to use a Blind Hem Stitch while we make a shower curtain! It's actually pretty easy! Our second bathroom has been a little sad since we moved. It's had nothing done to it and is not up to my colorful standard! Definitely time for a makeover. I knew that I wanted to work off of these coral vases I already had, and I wanted a travel/world theme. After searching for months I found the perfect fabric to make the shower curtain with! This wonderful Alexander Henry print, Zhivago, from Fabric Worm. Isn't it delicious? Teal, Yellow, Red, Coral, and Aqua gorgeousness! Let's get started! … [Read more...]

I love to learn new things! I figured I'd post about a few of the things I learned this week: - After getting an oil change and having them tell me that I needed new air filters in my car, for a "great" price of $70 I declined and figured I'd do it myself. (They were pretty dirty so I figured that was a legitimate thing that needed to be done.) The parts were a little under $30. 15-20 minutes later, with a bit of help from Google and YouTube I had two new filters! (Most annoying thing was that they tried to convince me I needed new windshield wipers. What they didn't know was that I'd just switched them out two weeks prior.) Oil … [Read more...]

Whew! Finally back from my trip to Houston! I was hoping that things might slow down just a tad but it's not looking like it will! But... that's a good thing! We've had such a good response to the projects I designed for the Windham Fabrics booth to showcase the Hello Gorgeous line designed by Melissa Ybarra/Iza Pearl Design that I'll be working on getting the patterns ready for mass production! (The beautiful quilt I showed you will be released, just not right away. A magazine has expressed an interest in publishing it. :) I'll pass along information when I get it!) Market was super fun! I met lots of fabulous people, saw inspiring … [Read more...]

Wow, Wow, Wow! I feel so lucky to have been working with Melissa (Iza Pearl Design) and Windham Fabrics to design and make some projects for Quilt Market! I got to work with her new line, Hello Gorgeous which will be available at your local quilt shop in February 2013! I leave in just a couple of days for market but I wanted to share with you some of the wonderful projects that I, and several other talented ladies whipped up! Seen above (on the ground) is the Garden Party Clutch and The Laura Tote. (Cluch designed by me, Tote was a collaboration between Melissa and I. Visit her blog to get the full story on Ms. Laura, I guarantee … [Read more...]

I can't show you the finished project yet but here's a little sneak peek! I am in love with the fun chartreuse, pink, and aqua in the Hello Gorgeous collection from Windham Fabrics! All the B&W blenders pair fantastically with the rest of the fabrics in the series! I promise I'll show you the finished quilt top once it's finished! … [Read more...]

I'm been emptying bobbins left and right around here! Why, you ask? I'm getting ready for Quilt Market at the end of the month! I've had the pleasure of working with Melissa at Iza Pearl Design, one of Windham Fabrics newest fabric designers, to design and sew some of her samples for market! It's been so much fun working with the fabrics! Would you like to see a sneak peek? This little gal is the Garden Party Clutch! Isn't she fun?!? … [Read more...]

I was asked to teach a beginning sewing class at a local store. I knew I wanted to design a project for the students so that I would have 100% control over what techniques they learned in the class. I also wanted something practical that they could use everyday. I decided on a reversible and reusable grocery tote. So far the students have loved the class! I'm loving all my fun grocery totes to take to the store with me! I made some that are more my style on one side, and more of my husbands' style on the inside. That way we can both use the same ones, we just flip it whichever way we prefer! I definitely see more of these in my future! … [Read more...]

I've made a few of these fun sewing machine aprons as gifts and I'm so excited that I finally made one for myself! Only problem is that it's to be used as a class sample so I can't use it right away! Since I've perfected the techniques and pattern (finally!) I'll be ready to release it soon as a pattern! What I love about this project is that it's got plenty of pockets to hold all your little sewing tools like scissors, seam ripper, fabric marking pins, rulers, and more. I even designed it with a detachable thread catcher. (There's a little pocket just inside to hold your thread snippers too!) On the back is non-skid fabric so your … [Read more...]