(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) Have you seen the hashtag ‘side hustle?’ It’s for a mom kind of like me who runs a business on top of raising a family. It’s usually something to do for fun and enrichment on the side. It makes a bit of money here… Read More
(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) Today is a breath of fresh air! A month or so ago, I had a number of custom orders I’d promised. Amidst finishing requests in a timely manner, I was also preparing for a small speaking engagement that was yesterday. So today? My to-list… Read More
(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) A couple months ago I priced some velvet at Jo Ann’s. Then I priced some on Amazon. I also took a look at Fabric.com. I know absolutely nothing about velvet. I still know almost nothing. I saw a wide range of prices and a… Read More
(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) Sometimes it takes other people to stretch us and take us to uncharted territory. A dear friend asked about some pillow covers. Of course I would love to sew you some pillow covers, dear friend! The conversation started with some talk about map fabric.… Read More
(Please note that affiliate links have been included in this post.) It’s finished! This one was sent off early last week to a sweet customer. I don’t take many custom orders, but someone asked at the right time. I was ready for a new project but couldn’t justify starting something new for myself. This cuddly… Read More
Isn’t this the most peaceful color palette ever? This simple quilt top has turned out so beautifully, and I can’t wait to finish it up. Once it’s finished, it will head to a sweet customer’s home.
(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) I think my ‘old fashioned’ sense of thinking gets the better of me sometimes. Does anyone else ever feel like you belong in a different era? I like old classic books. I grow my own food. I sing old traditional hymns. I bake bread… Read More
Hey there friends! I just listed a few new pillow covers in my Etsy Shop. The first one is made of subtle blue and white linen fabrics. I tend to do most of my patchwork with low volume fabrics, but this one is even more neutral than most. I thought it could be a great… Read More
(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) This quilt was a rather quick finish, and the design is very simple. Yet again, I’ve concluded that I enjoy simple, straight, and classic lines with an overall scrappy combination of fabrics. This quilt has a wide variety of fabrics in blues, pinks, yellows,… Read More
(Please note that affiliate links have been used in this post.) March of 2017. That’s when I snapped the above picture. I’ve waited and waited to cut into that stack of fabric. I wasn’t completely sure what quilt pattern or block I wanted to use, but I also had too many other works in progress.… Read More