Month: May 2012

Mudfoot

Well it is spring . . . and the much-needed rain has arrived here in Texas, but so have the muddy pawprints at my backdoor, where the dogs come in the house. They now have a dedicated “Mudfoot Towel.” This quick and easy project also makes a GREAT gift for any pet lover you know. … More

Quilt Police, Take That!

I learned traditional quilting techniques in courses I took at my local art center. My teacher was adamant that quilts were to be made with cotton fabrics, using cotton threads, and hand quilting was considered better than machine quilting. The Quilt Police took up residence and I started shying away from Traditional Quilting. … More

Tea Time Tutorials

Spring is in the air, and the warm sunny weather is perfect for hosting a small afternoon get-together with a little tea and cookies. We’ve gathered some of our favorite “Tea Time” tutorials and projects from around the web to inspire you to host a little tea party of your own. … More

How to Make a Mail Organizer

Does your desk eat your mail? Does it disappear into oblivion? The solution is simple. This trendy mail organizer will keep your mail handy until you’re ready to open it… or mail it out. Dress it up with your favorite fabric, add a touch of embroidery, and you have a creative answer to everyday clutter.
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Modern Heirloom Dress

The bodice of my Modern Heirloom Dress combines traditional heirloom techniques – lace insertion, entredeux, and Swiss-embroidered trims – with Spanish hemstitching. This technique was easy to stitch with the help of the new Spanish Hemstitch Attachment. … More

Kickin’ Cancer

Our technician, Darren, is a survivor. He was treated for Hodgkins about 8 years ago, and is very involved in Relay for Life. He asked us if we would help him make a quilt for auction, so naturally – we said yes! The theme this year is “Give Cancer the Boot.” … More