Brief note: I announced on Thursday that we’d be hosting a Crafty Meet-Up at the Whipstitch shop in Atlanta on June 29. Turns out that’s the Friday before July 4–who knew? …
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NOW AVAILABLE: A step-by-step video tutorial and printable project guide! See the post and get the PDF. My sweet friend Mika liked my Kindle cover so much she asked for a…
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Chain piecing is a simple technique that makes quilting vastly more efficient: source Very simply, chain piecing involves sewing a seam, then rather than cutting the thread and beginning a new…
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Took a little longer than I anticipated, but it turned out super cute! I’m delighted to share with you: The Manly Travel Power Cord Roll-Up, just in time for Valentine’s Crafting!…
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Last year, I did an Advent calendar based on the one my mother hung up each December when I was little. Some of the little houses that line the street up…
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Did you love the Ruby Star Spring A-line Skirt? Because I love it. And when I originally envisioned it, I saw it in my mind as two layers, one a simple,…
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Local Atlanta fabric designer Melody Miller is a dreamy lady to know. Her new fabric collection, Ruby Star Spring, is just out in the softest, most luxurious cotton/linen blend, and she…
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I will head over to TJ Maxx or Ross later today–our oldest has her very first high school pep rally on Friday, and she needs a shirt in team colors. Since…
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When we took our trip to Boston this summer, I didn’t bother to make the baby a backpack–people who don’t walk don’t need backpacks. But I had an idea that I…
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Today was the first full day of school for the three oldest children. Yippee!! Getting ready for the first day, especially for preschoolers, involves packing spare clothing, nap time bedding, and…
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UPDATED! You can now watch this tutorial as STEP-BY-STEP video on YouTube, and download a PDF tutorial guide with measurements and written instructions. Have fun sewing! I didn’t invent the idea…
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Of the three larger fabric buckets, I’m pretty sure this is my favorite one. This is an older Farbenmix print I got from the same stashbuster sale where I scored the…
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This project has evolved gradually, over time, with bits and pieces added as we’ve gone along. I’d like to acknowledge the brainstorming and input of my sweet husband, who reminisced about…
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Thanks for all the nice words about the covered bench! I feel quite certain that it is THE KEY to selling this house. Will keep you posted on its magical qualities.…
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It’s done, y’all. The hunting/sewing/crafting the perfect gift, the anticipation, the giving and getting, the exhaustion, the revelry, the overeating, the sheer love that Christmastime brings. And here we are, in…
