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Last week’s Doll Days Design Challenge was the theme Summer Day Camp fun! Many members were making their first pair of doll shorts and found it challenging. In response, I held a sew along to walk them through the sewing process, one step at a …
We’re in the middle of the Doll Days challenge week 1–Winter Wonderland is the theme and the Vintage Party Dress is the pattern. There’s been so many amazing dresses sewn and entered! It’s turning out to be very fun and I know it’s going to …
Doll fashions for all seasons! Get your fabric and trims together and join us for 4 fabulous weeks of sewing. The Doll Days! Design Challenge is being sponsored by Riley Blake and Avery Lane Designs! Week 1 (Jan.23-29) Winter Wonderland Challenge, using the Vintage Party …
I own a lot of sewing and quilting books. In my opinion, the internet will never replace books in value and worth. I love holding a book in my hand. They look great on my book shelf. Most importantly, I can refer to them whenever …
Sewers and Quilters love tools and gadgets, especially when it makes sewing easier, faster, and lessens frustration. Sometimes I become aware of a tool and think, “I wish I had this a long time ago!” It’s hard to know about all the great tools and …
I designed these felt animals for my hand sewing class and the pdf sewing patterns are available in my Avery Lane Etsy shop and Craftsy shop. We had a full house and all the kids loved sewing their animals! The kids were as young as …
It’s time for handmade gifts. I love working with soft wool felt and hand sewing. I’ve been preparing for a class I’m teaching to young children. Felt stuffies 🙂 I love how the sketches turned into really cute animals. Here are 2 finished projects. A …
I’ve been sewing and designing a lot in the studio this month. I finished several doll pieces for my friends at Andover fabrics for their booth at the Fall 2016 International Quilt Market. I was working up until the deadline, so I didn’t take proper …
I love the fall season, though it blew in here with a pretty big storm this year. The leaves are changing, weather cooling in the evening and morning hours. Here are some of the projects I’ve made for my friends at Majestic Batiks for their …
As usual, I’ve been pretty busy around here. It seems I could start most posts with that sentence. Today is no exception. I’ve been getting ready for our Youth Quilt Guild meeting this afternoon, creating the step-by-step story board and cutting out the fabric kits …