BLOG
Warp & Weft Sewing Society: Lotta Jansdotter Challenge – Spring Market Totes {+ a giveaway **closed}
I'm so excited to be part of the Warp & Weft Sewing Society's first ever blog hop this week! We were all given a 6 fat quarter bundle of Lotta Jansdotter's new (gorgeous!) collections Mormor and Sylvia. The challenge was to make something that celebrates Spring....
What’s going on?! {+ a new Pinterest board}
In lieu of a quiet book post tutorial today, I thought I would start something new! I've noticed quite a few events happening in blogland. Seems everyone is collaborating with each other to create more and more sewing contests, sew-alongs and sales. Things like...
Made by Me Monday – not-so Skinny Jeans! {+ pocket hem mini-tutorial}
Well, I managed to get 2 things finished for Kids Clothes Week. 1 Pair of Jeans and a dress. Argh! I felt a bit like I was wandering around in slow motion last week. But - they are finished and I've started on the second Easter dress. So we are getting somewhere! I...
Quiet Book Sew-Along: Pocket Photo Album Page – Tutorial {week 7}
Oh, I'm so behind this week with everything due to my wanting to sew for Kids Clothes Week last week - and I don't even have much to show for it yet! I think I will be posting some of what I made this week. Today, though, I am posting the tutorial for the first option...
Winners!
I've been a tad delinquent in posting the winner for the Facebook Giveaway. And the Fabric Spark giveaway ended last Thursday, so now I can post the last two giveaway winners together! Hurray! Facebook Giveaway Winner The lucky winner of the Sunny Glasses Case and...
Simple Fat Quarter Skirt {a tutorial}
I have way too many fat quarters and I don't quilt (yet!). I have seen many tutorials for fat quarter skirts, but I hadn't really found one I was happy with. I love that you can use one fat quarter to make a simple skirt for a very small child, but as they get older...
Sewing Survey Saturday #12
Last Survey’s Results: Two weeks ago I wanted to know about your scissors. I am here to report that I am completely and totally jealous of the poll winners - those of you who own Ginghers - Lucky you! Second in the popularity lineup are rotary cutters, and the makes...
Fabric Spark – a Canadian Online Fabric Store {+ a giveaway!}
Welcome to an Online Fabric Store post with a giveaway today! I get to introduce you to the 7th Canadian Online Fabric Store in our series - Fabric Spark, located in Toronto, Ontario. Since I've been collecting online fabric shops on Pinterest, I've had quite a few...
Quiet Book Sew-Along: Purse/Pocket Photo Album Page – Materials & Printable Pattern {week 6}
Ready for the next Quiet Book Sew-Along Page? This week we are gathering materials and cutting out everything we need for the Purse/Pocket Photo Album page. I decided to add a new version of this page because I am trying to create a unisex book. Everyone wears jeans -...
Warp & Weft Sewing Society: Storybook – Flutter Sleeve Nightgown {a tutorial to draft & sew}
When I opened my email a few weeks ago I saw there was a note from Esmari, owner of the online fabric store Warp & Weft. When I read what she had to say I was excited, to say the least - Esmari was asking if I would like to be part of her Sewing Society. Umm......