New Book, Doll Studio Boutique

New Book, Doll Studio Boutique

It’s so exciting to formally announce the release of my new doll clothes sewing book, being released this fall! Doll Studio Boutique Working for over a year, keeping things secret during that time is always so hard. This book is my first for the smaller 

Sewing Room Organization

Sewing Room Organization

Meanwhile, when I was organizing my sewing room: What happened to the last few months? I can’t believe it’s already the middle of April. For me, the last year has been super busy. I wrote another book (more on that soon!), moved in the middle 

DDB Book Tour Review Post

DDB Book Tour Review Post

The Doll Dress Boutique blog tour stop today is on the talented designer Jane Wilkes’ blog: Janie Carroll Designs. She shares 2 dresses that she made, which are simply gorgeous, and a book review. Stop over to read how she created her beautiful dresses! ~Erin

The Only Quilting Book a Beginner Needs

The Only Quilting Book a Beginner Needs

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 

Book Review: Color Play

Book Review: Color Play

I recently picked up a copy of the color theory book, Color Play, written by Joen Wolfrom, and am very impressed. I have her Ultimate 3-in-1 Color Tool (C&T Publishing), and have found numerous uses for it. I love having it with me at the 

Book Review: Quilter’s Color Scheme Bible

Book Review: Quilter’s Color Scheme Bible

I’ve finally had a chance to read this book, The Quilter’s Color Scheme Bible, by Celia Eddy, from cover to cover and I am so glad I did. Originally, I bought it as an inspiration book, a book to pull out and glance at when 

Book Review: Free-Motion Quilting

Book Review: Free-Motion Quilting

After looking through books on free-motion quilting, I decided on Angela Walters’ book: Free-Motion Quilting. I’m not new to sewing or to sewing quilts. I usually stitch in the ditch or do some straight stitching next to the seams, outline stitching. I’ve always  loved the 

Handmade Holidays and  Mug Rug Book review

Handmade Holidays and Mug Rug Book review

As I’ve said before, I love handmade holidays. I’ve been baking and sewing like a demon for weeks. My husband told me that my quilting gloves look like they could be part of a super villain costume : The Mad Quilter. In the kitchen: Baking