Free Elf Hat Pattern

Free Elf Hat Pattern

A few month ago I created this pattern for Doll Castle News, Toymaker Elf overalls for Sasha dolls. Designed for their holiday issue, but looks really cute in linen or other colors for an everyday look. Be sure to subscribe to Doll Castle News magazine 

Mini Log Cabin Free Pattern

Mini Log Cabin Free Pattern

A free quilt pattern for you! Mini Log Cabin quilts can be so much fun and can create several patterns with a turn of the block. Here are 2 mini quilts that I’ve made using Pattern Flex, as foundation for foundation piecing. Look at those 

Folded Star Ornament Tutorial

Folded Star Ornament Tutorial

A no-sew project to make. Over the years, we’ve made Swedish Woven Heart ornaments, both paper and felt ones. They are so fun for the kids to make, hang, and then look inside to find chocolate treats inside them on Christmas morning. A few times 

Sugar and Spice

Sugar and Spice

… Let’s Make Something Nice! Join Handmade Holiday Bazaar with me! Treat yourself to a winter wonderland & make beautifully curated gifts for everyone on your gift list this holiday season.  The four-hour virtual course is broken down into 10 total hours of instruction with 12 

Lace Crown Tutorial

Lace Crown Tutorial

Free Lace Crown tutorial, dolls, kid crafts, party favors, craft activity for kids. Easy and inexpensive. Step by step doll craft tutorial crowns.

Sewing Machine Cover finished

Sewing Machine Cover finished

I’m so happy it’s finished! I think it came together pretty well considering I kind of planned it as I went. It also allowed me to try some technical sewing and see how the machine works, get acclimated to using it. So I ended up 

Blog Tour: Me & My 18″ Doll

Blog Tour: Me & My 18″ Doll

Hello and welcome to last and final stop on the Me & My 18” Doll book blog tour! It has been so great to see all the things the other bloggers posted, projects and reviews. I’m grateful for each of them and to all of 

Me & My 18″ Doll Book Launch Party

Me & My 18″ Doll Book Launch Party

I’m hosting a virtual Launch Party for my new book, Me & My 18″ Doll, on Facebook. Join my Avery Lane Pattern Sewing Group to participate and enter for your chance to win some fun prizes! Prizes will include: 4 fabric bundles of the Rosewood 

Tutorial: Fast and Easy Pleats

How to make pleats faster and easier using a plastic fork! I’ve created my first youtube video tutorial (please be kind–I promise to improve as I make more videos 🙂 ) Enjoy! ~Erin

How to Make a No-sew Braided Fleece Blanket

How to Make a No-sew Braided Fleece Blanket

This easy to make braided fleece blanket is perfect for a Saturday afternoon project. A good one for kids to do as well! The woven edge looks so clever and tidy. This tutorial will walk you through the simple process. I want a blanket for