This is the second in a series Anatomy of an Art Quilt from Inspiration to completion of three posts that … More
Have you ever tackled a project so challenging that you almost didn’t finish it? This is the story of my … More
Re-purpose canvas bags with this tutorial from Karen Eckmeier by transforming the outside with waves of fresh fruit and vegetable … More
Whether you’ve spent the day at the pool and want to keep your damp swimsuits from getting everything wet, or … More
In the business world salesmen develop an elevator speech; in our world, an artist statement is an artist’s elevator speech— a chance to explain your work to those viewing it as if you were standing next to them and engaging in conversation for a short period of time. … More
The simple appliqué design of this pretty pillow cover evokes thoughts of winter – snow, evergreens, holidays, and being snug and warm by the fire while cold winds blow outside.
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The perfect dress for your little fashionista—and easy-breezy as a summer day. Combining the simplicity of flat construction with a touch of fancy in fabric selection, this A-line dress is so super-simple to sew it will become your go-to pattern for the season. … More
There’s a special little girl named Kendall, who loves a special doll named Anna. So this grandma thought it would be fun to make a doll quilt with this precious three year old. What I thought was just a quick weekend project turned into so much more. … More
Are you ready to try an antique technique on your next sewing project? Let’s explore cyanotype, also known as sun prints! … More
Sleeves and Side Seams … More
This tree skirt is a supersized version of a “super card trick” quilt block made with simple squares and half-square … More
Sometimes all it takes to give old furniture new life is a simple cover. I made the simplest of upholstered … More
