Fall Quilt Market Sewing

Fall Quilt Market Sewing

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 

Fall Sewing

Fall Sewing

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 

New Pattern

New Pattern

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 

Doll Days Design Challenge Winners

Doll Days Design Challenge Winners

First off it needs to be stated that judging this 18 inch Doll Dress Design contest was difficult! Many judges said they were having a hard time choosing!  In the end it was extremely close. Thank you to all the dress designers that entered.  It 

Challenges

Challenges

I hope to post the winners of the Doll Days! Dress Challenge soon. I’m still waiting on 2 judges. It’s clear that it’s been hard to choose just 2. All the dresses are so cute and the sewists very talented! The structure of the contest 

Doll Days! Dress Contest

Doll Days! Dress Contest

It’s time for a design challenge! A Doll Days! and Riley Blake sponsored doll dress design challenge. To Enter: Sew a dress using the Vintage Party Dress pattern from Doll Days! Sew an Everyday Wardrobe for 18″ Dolls (get the eBook here) Embellish or modify 

Kids Sewing for American Girl Dolls

Kids Sewing for American Girl Dolls

The summer just seems to be cruising along. Last week’s winning entry was Ingrid…she sent in a photo of her doll’s Simple Top she sewed using her copy of Sew in Style. Congratulations, Ingrid! Your doll’s top looks awesome. Ingrid also made the skirt–super cute!! 

Doll Days Giveaway Winner

I’m so happy to be giving away a copy of Doll Days Sew an Everyday Wardrobe for 18″ Dolls. The winner of the giveaway is comment #15, Ellie! Ellie wrote, Ellie I think I would try the vintage sundress first! Thanks for the giveaway! Congratulations! 

Sew in Style Sew n Share – for Kids + Prizes

Sew in Style Sew n Share – for Kids + Prizes

Welcome to the 3rd annual Summer Sew in Style Sew n Share event…going on throughout July. Kids sew, share their project with me, and get entered into a weekly prize drawing. Prize packages will be free fabric and free trims, like this one.Get sewing and 

Sew n Share Event Winner

Sew n Share Event Winner

The first session of Doll Days Sew n Share event was pretty darn fun! It was great to see all the doll clothes sewn and there were many creative variations. If you don’t have your own copy of Doll Days yet, then enter the giveaway