• 8 Things I Have Learned Now That I’m 40

    Last week, I turned 40.  FORTY.  It has been a long road, y’all.  And I’ll tell you the truth: these past five years have probably been the hardest since my 20s.…

  • Sneak Peek: New Patterns Coming Soon!

    I have been working like a busy little bee for weeks and weeks and weeks–and it’s almost ready to share! I have THREE new patterns coming out this fall, and I…

  • Join me today at the Daily Sew!

    I’m guest posting all day today over on Facebook with The Daily Sew–articles and blog links and ideas and questions about your current sewing.  I’d love to hear your answers and…

  • Sketchbook Shirts in Fanfare Flannel

    Well, I can cross off two more items from my to-sew list for the kids, thanks to today’s Fanfare Flannel Extravaganza!  Plus, I finally got around to sewing up the Sketchbook…

  • Dimensional Denim from Amy Barickman

    Amy Barickman of Indygo Junction, one of the kindest and most lovely human beings around, is launching a new book AND a new line of denims.  What?!?  That’s right: NEW DENIMS.…

  • Meet Spice Berry Cottage!

    Meet Spice Berry Cottage, a fab modern online shop and my newest sponsor! Spice Berry Cottage carries a wide range of modern cottons and apparel fabrics, mostly focused on quilting.  Dina, the…

  • Back to School Wardrobes: Inventory

    So, I bought all the kids new shoes and it made me feel pretty confident about starting off the school year with all the boxes checked and all their clothing organized.…