I get so much email these days that it’s novel to get anything in the mailbox other than junk and bills (blech). So the other day, I was pretty excited to…
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Just a few more days until Christmas, and progress is looking very strong on the Advent calendar front. I’ve fallen a bit behind, but other than the fact that I feel…
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Congratulations to Sheila, who won the six cards of lovely vintage buttons! She said: Thanks to all of you for the great comments–full of really inspiring ideas for how to use…
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Seems like I’m having a lot of last-minute formalwear to sew lately. Not sure what that’s all about. Yesterday my sweet husband sent me a sweet reminder: “Did you make me…
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I’m delighted to be part of the Sew, Mama, Sew Giveaway Days today and offer up some of our delicious vintage buttons for your sewing and crafting pleasure! I discovered these…
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Most of us are familiar with Groupon, the email that alerts you to deals at discounts at stores in your area. Not as many are familiar with Kiva, an organization that…
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So, it’s 11 am on Tuesday. And I sort of lazily think about the rest of my week. I’m mulling over the classes I have to teach on Tuesday and Thursday,…
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Head on over to the always-fabulous Made By Rae for a Far Far Away 2 giveaway! Win a set of TEN fat quarters, plus pick up a coupon code good for…
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I have been spending some meditative time today carding up the amazing vintage buttons I picked up at Quilt Market a few weeks ago. They are so, so lovely to touch,…
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Last night, I taught an English Paper Piecing workshop, and was reminded how enamored I am of this technique. It’s very Zen and meditative and repetitive in the most soothing way,…
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As I was working on my first house for my Advent calendar yesterday, I dug through my fabrics to find just the right ones. My children–blessed little angels–had made a disastrous…
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I am delighted to invite you to a workshop perfect for the crafty folks you’ll be gifting under the tree this year! The adorable Rashida Coleman-Hale of I (heart) Linen, author…