Today we get to share in a Birthday party with our friend Amber of Crazy Little Projects.  You should see all the darling birthday ideas that are being shared.....be sure to head over there and pin some for your next party.  And today I am sharing my Birthday cake quilt. I am kind of obsessed with the idea of making a quilt to use for birthdays.  Wouldn't it be so fun to wake up on your birthday to a snuggly quilt?  I think it would be so fun.  So, I started with one block.  And now I think I am ... View the Post

With St.Patrick's Day coming up I thought I'd share a quick tutorial for making little girls golden tulle skirts.  (But isn't green the color of the day you say...well...not if you are Grace...she's convinced that you wear both colors...and the gold is to help you find the leprechauns who love gold....) ANYWAY...Here is the post: We shared it a few months back over at Sewing in No Man's Land... Hello! Sewing in No Man's Land Readers! We are so excited to be over here today sharing a ... View the Post

Today I am participating with Becky in her Around the Block Quilt Series, where so many fantastic quilting people are making their favorite quilt blocks and sharing them.  And it really was an honor when she asked me to participate.  I still consider myself a new quilter. So when she asked that we make our favorite block, I decided that because I am so new to quilting that whatever block I am working on is on is usually my favorite!  I think that is the way it will be for awhile.....until I ... View the Post

We are excited to be part of a new group pinterest board called A Modern Thread. We'll all be pinning our best  sewing projects and tutorials, so you can finds tons of fantastic sewing inspiration all in one place. We'd love for you to check out  the board, and we're offering a huge giveaway as incentive - we're talking $600 worth of prizes! Here's a glimpse of  what you can expect to see on this new pinterest board:   And if you'd like to get to know the bloggers involved a ... View the Post

Often Elizabeth and I feel so fortunate for the opportunities that we are lucky enough to enjoy...and this is one of those times. For the past several years we've attended, volunteered, and taught at the SNAP conference...and it's become an annual event for us.  We love it.  There is so much positive energy and the attendees are always so much fun we can't help but leave reenergized and happy to have been a part of it.  So when we were asked about organizing a sewing room for SNAP we jumped at ... View the Post