Even though I am at spring market this week, I wanted to share something fun. Actually, I have 2 bits of news to share. The first is that I am actually posting today on The Shabby Creek Cottage. That's right, Gina asked if I would share a few projects in her world and how could I resist! So, today you will find me over there, sharing an easy to sew pattern for this mannequin door … [Read more...]
Things here have been super busy and I am extremely excited about an upcoming trip. Actually, I am leaving tomorrow- ACKKKKK I need to pack. I'm going to Spring Quilt Market in Portland! This is super exciting news for me. I have been told that it is like a sea of eye candy for fabric lovers. And let's face it, I love candy and one might say, have a small fabric addiction. Doesn't … [Read more...]
Let's chat about something different- stitching on paper & paper sewing. I know what your thinking- instantly that 'Whatcha you talkin bout Willis' phrase popped into your head.... we're not stitching on fabric??? When I look back at some of the projects shared with The Sewing Loft community, I see that many involve paper sewing. So, I wanted to share some basic fundamental tips and … [Read more...]
Packages from The Trim Trade are arriving in mailboxes all around the world. Maybe even in a mailbox near you! So, I wanted to share a few fun pictures of the amazing goodies being traded within our community. The Trim Trade Wrap Up I am so inspired by all the fantastic trims everyone has collected and shared from their stash. To see more, check out the flickr group. A big fat … [Read more...]
A few weeks ago I created the crazy square block. It was super fun and an easy way to clean out my scrap basket. However, I needed to turn the blog into something functional. So, with summer on the way, I thought I sunglass case would be the perfect fit for Lady A. (My sunglass queen!) Funky Sunglass Case This project is for stitchers of all levels. Skill Level- 1 Button … [Read more...]
Do you ever have leftover bits of trim and no clue what to do with them? Yeah, me, too! So, I went on a hunt to round up a ton of great ideas for easy trim projects. Many in this round up include free patterns. TOTAL SCORE!!! So, go ahead and grab a cup of coffee, tea, diet coke or whatever floats your boat and stay awhile. I think you might get lost in some of these … [Read more...]
Binding your Quilt Welcome everyone to the Quick as a Fox Quilt Along! If you are just finding this for the first time, you can find all the previous blocks here and the photo gallery here. Today we will be finishing up the quilt and hopefully you are keeping right up! How did your quilting go? There are a few ways of doing your binding. The most typical type of binding is … [Read more...]
Spring is in the air and bunnies are everywhere! So, when pictures of my Hop A Long Bunny pattern showed up in my inbox, I was smiling ear to ear! Work In Progress Hop A Long Bunny I just love the way that Giuseppina & Kat mixed and matched fun prints to create these Hop A Long Bunnies. Giuseppina even added a fun heart appliqué to the body. If you love these … [Read more...]
Quilting and Binding Welcome everyone to the Quick as a Fox Quilt Along! If you are just finding this for the first time, you can find all the previous blocks here and the photo gallery here. Today we will be finishing up the quilt along. It has been so fun to see your quilt blocks and progress of the quilt! I am doubly impressed with those who are learning to step out just a … [Read more...]
