I love podcasts! I am a huge fan. Especially video ones. It is so cool to “meet” people from around the country who have similar interests and to catch a glimpse of the way other people live. I tend to have my favorites that I watch while I knit, while I do dishes, computer work…I […]
{winter warm-up project}
January 27, 2014 by · Leave a Comment
It has been a frigid Midwestern winter around here! Today we started out at -17…again! I love a good winter (it makes spring all the sweeter) but this is getting to be a bit much. We have the privilege of living next door to my husband’s parents, and we often walk through the woods to […]
Devin’s Coasters
August 2, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
Every time I go over to visit Emily, I see these darling coasters sitting on her coffee table. They were made by a mutual-very-talented-new-mama friend of ours, Devin. The coasters are so basic that even the most novice of sewer can make them. They are refreshingly simple. Here is the pattern just for you! My […]
Sew some love.
June 26, 2013 by · 1 Comment
I worked in a quilt shop right after college and absolutely loved it! I started designing quilting patterns there and have kept my fingers dabbling in it ever since. There is something about quilts that speaks to my heart. They tie us to family members past and present, remind us of warm summer breezes and […]
Ruched Pillow
May 24, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
Once you have mastered the basic envelope pattern…or not…whatever…here is a modified envelope twist. It’s made out of knit material and is just dreamy soft and snuggly. I am already thinking of what other designs I could make with this same technique! Grab yourself some knit and let’s get started. {The amount of material you […]
Pillow Talk
May 23, 2013 by · 1 Comment
One of the fastest and easiest ways to change up the look of a room is throw pillows. Are you due for a change? Or maybe you want to try making your own for the first time! I’ve got a quick and easy pattern for you! This pattern is very basic, so feel free to […]
Chevron napkin pattern! :)
May 6, 2013 by · 4 Comments
One of my most favorite things about making is when I am able to use a finished product over and over (and over and over)! That is why, to me, one of the best sewing projects to make is a set of fabric napkins! SO….my top 7 reasons why fabric napkins are FABULOUS for any […]