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2nd Birthday Celebration & Blog Tour {Day 2}

It's Day 2 of my 2nd Birthday Celebration & Blog Tour. Yesterday I shared projects from two of my blogging friends. Today I have 2 more projects to share with you! This is my favorite part about designing patterns. Each project reflects the unique style and creativity of the maker. I love ...
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2nd Birthday Celebration & Blog Tour {Day 1}

Sewing Patterns· Shop

Two years ago, I released my first sewing pattern. Today, I'm kicking off a week-long blog tour with some of my blogging friends to celebrate! I'll be posting each day this week with links to the projects they've made from my patterns and tutorials. We hope to share a week full of sewing inspiration ...
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18 Beautiful Scalloped Craft Projects

Sewing

After looking through some of my recent projects, I discovered that I'm drawn to pretty scalloped details. I've used a scalloped design on several projects recently. I love how scallops add a soft and feminine touch to craft projects and sewing patterns. The shape is easy to create on your own and ...
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Swingset Skirts

Pattern Review· Sewing

Oliver + S is hosting a Swingset Skirt sew-along this week! The Swingset Skirt a simple, lined skirt with a combined elastic and drawstring waist. It has a pretty shape that is perfect for twirling. I made one for each of my girls. Keeping up with clothes for 6 kids is a full-time job, ...
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Free Softie Sewing Pattern: The Mini Highland House

Sewing· Sewing Patterns

I made you a gift! Last week I released the Highland Avenue House pillow pattern. It's a big house pillow cover that makes a beautiful nursery accent or baby shower gift. With cool modern fabrics, you can add it to a cozy reading corner in your family spaces too! While I was sewing my big houses, ...
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Heart Field Trip Raglan {KCW Fall 2015 – Day 2}

Sewing

Yesterday, I made a Field Trip Raglan for my 5 year old. Basic t-shirts always get worn, and a raglan tee looks great with coordinating fabrics. I had about 1/2 yd. of white jersey and some leftover floral knit from a dress I made for her last spring. Kids clothes are great for using up smaller ...
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Greenstyle Yoga Pants {KCW Fall 2015 – Day 1}

Sewing

It's Kids Clothes Week again! Several of my children are in need of winter clothes. The 2 oldest have outgrown most of their clothes from last year. And the little boys wear hand-me-down's, but the clothes rarely make it past the 3rd boy before the knees are worn out or the necklines are stretched ...
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Hand Stamped {Tote Bag Upgrade}

Tutorials

I remember the first time I carved a lino block in 5th grade art class. It was one of my favorite school art projects, and I think it was my first introduction to the concept of tiling and repeating patterns. (Thank you, Mrs. S! I wish I could tell you how helpful that lesson has been!) Basic ...
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Declutter Your Sewing Space & Supplies to Spark Creativity

Introducing the Flower City Potholders Sewing Pattern

How to Make a Waxed Canvas Gift Pouch

2nd Birthday Celebration & Blog Tour {Day 2}

2nd Birthday Celebration & Blog Tour {Day 1}

18 Beautiful Scalloped Craft Projects

Swingset Skirts

Free Softie Sewing Pattern: The Mini Highland House

Heart Field Trip Raglan {KCW Fall 2015 – Day 2}

Greenstyle Yoga Pants {KCW Fall 2015 – Day 1}

Hand Stamped {Tote Bag Upgrade}

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