Quilt’s at Moyle Park
My mom, Leslie and her friend Norma are launching a website for their quilt pattern company, Remember When Pattern Co. This weekend my husband and I took some of their quilts out to photograph them for the site. We took…
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First Sewing Class
Yesterday was my first sewing lesson for our after school clubs at our local elementary school. Since my class is mostly 1st and 2nd grade students, my thought was to keep it simple. I decided to teach one type stitch…
Quick and Easy Fabric Headband
Making a fabric headband cover is easier than you think. It all starts with inexpensive thin headbands from the grocery store. For this project you will need a small piece of fabric…. mine was 15 1/4″ x 1 1/2″ and…
Shamrock Pin for a Headband… and more
Top of the Mornin’ to ya. First off I wanted to thank you all for your encouraging words in response to yesterday’s post. Even though I had determined myself not to let criticism bother me… your support really lifted my…
Cutting Fabrics for a Quilt
I hope there are a few other beginning quilters out there who can benefit from the lessons I’m learning from my mom as I make a quilt for my son. Choosing fabrics was the first in my series of posts…
Choosing Fabrics for a Quilt
Remember this stack of fabric? They are for a quilt for my son’s bed. Although I sew quite a bit, I am not a quilter. I am lucky enough to have a mom who is a very talented quilter. She…
Going Pink with Girly Skirts
I finished Girly Skirts from Pink Figfor my girls yesterday. I think they may not take them off ’til next year. They really are girly girls. I made these skirts for Valentine’s Day. But I chose fabrics that go beyond…
Valentine Flags
My sister-in-law Marcie inspired this cheery little project (She wanted to make one for her home). This January has been so dreary… I think I’m craving a bit of color to brighten up my house. A Valentine Bunting seemed like…
The 20 Minute Dish Towel
I wanted a quick easy, dish towel for February- a “keep it simple” project. This little dish towel took me 20 minutes to make. A few months ago I ran across this fabric at a quilt shop and bought enough…
Baby Car Seat Cover Tutorial
This car seat cover was a quick, fun project for me. It makes a perfect gift for a new baby. Mine is for my new baby nephew, Isaac. A cover is wonderful for keeping a baby asleep, warm and safe…
Baby Isaac’s Car Seat Cover
Our family was blessed with a new baby nephew this past November. He is the sweetest thing, you just want to kiss his chubby little cheeks. But being a bad (or busy) Auntie, I am just getting around to finishing…
Tea Towel Apron from Skip to My Lou
I am happy to welcome the very talented Cindy from Skip to My Lou as a guest contributor. I love dropping by her site for inspiration. Today she is sharing her easy, stylish Tea Towel Apron. This is definitely a…