New Pattern Release

New Pattern Release

Just released and now available for purchase. Just in time for Holiday sewing. Ella ♥ Once again, I found myself inspired by Grace Kelly’s impeccable style and vintage sewing patterns. One pattern, many different looks. Silk Dupioni, a crisp, tight-weaved silk, gives Ella a fairy 

Hip Zip Bag Tutorial

Hip Zip Bag Tutorial

I’ve been designing more lately. Some are for the shop and another for free.  This little cutie is for free. I wrote a guest post for C&T Pub blog [Link] in honor of National Sewing month. Free pattern for a Zip Hip Bags for dolls 

Tips on Sewing for 18″ Dolls

Tips on Sewing for 18″ Dolls

I’ve been in the designing mode for the past week and some of my “rules” are poking me, as I try out some new styles. I thought I would share some of the ideas I keep in mind when I am designing. Anytime you sew 

It’s National Sewing Month

It’s National Sewing Month

What are you sewing? I’ve been working on several projects at once. It’s kind of like have 8 – 12 internet tabs open at all times, just in the sewing room instead of the computer.  Does anyone else do that? Enjoy this coupon code for 

A Quilted Sham Tutorial

A Quilted Sham Tutorial

My daughter is leaving home to go to college. And I finished her quilt in time. She loves how soft it is and she loves all the pretty floral prints (Most are Holly Holderman for Lakehouse Dry Goods). To help decorate her new room, I 

18 inch Doll Faerie Costume Tutorial

18 inch Doll Faerie Costume Tutorial

I received exciting news from Tina at C&T  that she will be attending an event at Pottery Barn Kids and they are  interested in my book. The craft event is in October at their Costa Mesa, California store – in the South Coast Plaza. They had 

Sew in Style Sewing Camp

Here’s a quick post to share another project picture sent in before I head off to sewing class. This young reader, Abby, has sent in a picture of her beautiful Drawstring Backpack project!   She used a pretty pink and aqua owl fabric and it 

More Sew in Style Sewing Camp

It’s been another busy sewing camp week. I’m teaching at a wonderful quilt shop in Eugene, OR., Piece by Piece. The shop is amazing–It’s bright and cheery, with a great selection of fabric, many new collections. I love the classroom area as well. It’s definitely 

Sew in Style Sewing Camp

This week will be the final week of the Sew in Style book Sewing Camp on the blog. A special thank you to all who have been sewing and sending in photos! Your projects are amazing. I hope you all will keep sewing 🙂   

Blog Tour Highlights

Blog Tour Highlights

I just have a quick minute to post this morning before leaving for Sew in Style Sewing camp. I wanted to tell you of some of my favorite posts so far on my blog tour for my new book, Sew in Style. This week has