I have a new project in the works. I’m not saying anything definitive, but it might involve an outline. Think happy, productive thoughts for me. Also: Are you following year 2 of Celebrate the Boy month on MADE and…
I think kindness is under-rated in our world. When most of us think about “the way things used to be” or “the Good Old Days,” am I wrong in thinking that what we’re really longing for is simple kindness? …
Earlier this month, I sent out emails to over TWO HUNDRED Sewing Buddies. That’s 200, y’all. I’m beyond tickled to see how many folks are jumping in with both feet, sharing ideas and getting motivated and buckling down to…
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. A few of you commented or emailed to…
Dreaming of sewing up a spring wardrobe for your little ones? Getting into sewing because you remember all the beautiful things your mother made for you, and you’d like to do the same for your children? We’ll be spending…
There is something magical and sweet about a child handing you something they have made all by themselves. It might be the look on their faces when they offer it to you, or the joy in their voices as…
As long as I’m airing out all my icky secrets, how about another? And can I start by saying how nice it was to hear that I am not the only one with a vile dog who sheds stinky…
When I was working on Stitch by Stitch, I spent untold hours hunting for the very most perfect fabrics to showcase the projects. One night, in a rush of final decisions, I ordered yards and yards and yards of…
Once again, we’re putting our house on the market. I’d say it’s because we’re gluttons for punishment, but really it’s because the baby sleeps in the closet, and I just can’t face her first birthday with her snoozing under…
This one’s from the “warm” sample for the new Your First (Modern) Quilt series we’re doing. Maybe I’m having a little more fun than strictly necessary. Yummy bright colors for this wintry day! Sewing Buddy Update: Speaking of wintry…
So far, so good! This is a sweet and simple nine patch quilt top, made from the Sudoku Quilt Kits Moda has put out for the Central Park collection–you do the sudoku puzzle inside, and that becomes the pattern…
Sometimes, when children are introduced to new ideas, they struggle with getting their tiny hands around tasks suited to a bigger world. For them, and for us, it can be tough to stay tuned in when a job feels…
We have a WINNER from our Quilt Remix Giveaway! Congrats to VickiT, who said: VickiT, your book will be shipped direct from the publisher–hope you love it and make some AMAZING things! Speaking of amazing things, I’ve been thumbing…
The Essential Sewing E-Course begins MONDAY! If you’re on the fence, and want to sign up but haven’t, now is the time, yo. Registration will close Monday night at midnight! Join the class and learn the foundational skills you…
Today is the final day to sign up for a Sewing Buddy! Registrations for 2011 end TONIGHT at midnight, and will re-open only ONCE this year (in eight weeks, for a few days). Leave a comment on the original…
