Today I am sharing a simple tutorial for a project that is perfect for the the cold weather ahead....hand warmers! We love hand warmers at our house and take them with us on winter walks, caroling, and even slide them into our packets when we are out playing in the snow. They are great scrap busting projects, good for first time sewing projects (especially for younger sewists), and make cute neighbor gifts. Sooooo...with all that said let's get started! All you will need for ... View the Post
When Skies are Grey Doll and Quilt
When Skies are Grey Doll I don't have the chance to make handmade baby gifts these days (and it makes me feel old). So, when I do get the chance I jump on it...because sewing for a brand new baby is just so fun. One of my college friends recently adopted a baby girl after having four boys and is in girl heaven. Her new little girls is darling and I wanted to make her one of her first dolls to celebrate her new arrival to such an amazing family. Handmade dolls take a bit of time to do but ... View the Post
Giveaway Winners!!!
Today we need to announce the winners from our last two giveaways!!!! Let's start with our most recent giveaway...the Fat Quarter bundle of "When Skies are Grey" And the winner of that giveaway is... Ruth-Anne Hayes! (Ruth will you please email us your contact info so we can have the bundle mailed to you!) And the second giveaway we need to announce the winner of is from our December "Sewing Night In" Giveaway. That giveaway is a sweet package that includes a Fat ... View the Post
When Skies are Grey Fabric Tour–15 Minute Pillowcases
I am fairly confident that every item that I make with our When Skies Are Grey fabric will be for my children...dresses...quilts...dolls...skirts...and these pillow cases. I even made one for my 12 year old son who I rarely get to sew for anymore. I kept it all black and white...which, I think, was a good choice...as he said "it's ok...not too girly" when he found it on his bed. (Which coming from him is a most excellent review....heck, it's amazing he even noticed that it was a new ... View the Post
When Skies are Grey Fabric Tour–See Kate Sew
See Kate Sew is one of the cutest bloggers in cyber space (and in "real life")! Her easily recognizable style is darling and when we were planning our fabric tour we couldn't wait to see what she would create with our When Skies Are Grey fabric! Kate makes everything she does look absolutely beautiful and we are loving this sneak peak of her project. And it sure doesn't disappoint...what a darling pattern! For all the details of her upcoming pattern, head over to HER ... View the Post
When Skies are Grey Fabric Tour–Polka Dot Chair
Today we are so happy to share a sneak peak of Melissa's When Skies Are Grey project. Melissa is the mastermind behind "The Polka Dot Chair" and a fellow fabric designer for Riley Blake Designs. Our paths began to cross 5 years ago and we are so happy that they did. Melissa has been a good friend and we try to visit with her in person every chance that we get. Which isn't very often...due to the fact that we live half way across the country! But when we do....it usually involves lunch ... View the Post