We have this pattern available in the shop. However, being who I am, I couldn’t leave “well enough alone”, as my mother would have said. I needed to line it. It only had a facing. I don’t like outerwear to not be lined, and I don’t consider a binding to be as professional a finish as a lining. The lining also provides a little extra protection from the wind. So,

I get so many requests about making the umbrellas. People love them. They’re functional and beautiful. They can be personalized so they make a great gift. Do you have someone that has everything? You cannot possibly buy them a gift because they have all that they need? Well, I would be willing to bet that they don’t have a handmade umbrella. These are extremely sturdy. I have sold over 2000

Prior to Christmas I was contacted by Redfin, a real estate company. They wanted me to discuss handmade additions to holiday decor. You can find the article https://www.redfin.com/blog/decorate-with-handmade-home-decor/. I had chosen a theme for my house for Christmas, and I called it “cozy”. I decorated with odd things as far as home decor was concerned. My garland was festooned with ear muffs and little knitted hats. My table had a

So many people come in to the shop and want the pattern for the Hidden 9-Patch that we have made up into a table runner. We have a continuous one that is made up with new charm packs. Kim Bates loves to make them and even though she doesn’t put in very many hours at the shop any more, she still makes them for us with the new charm packs.

So very recently a very attractive young man came in to the shop. He was holding a blanket that his wife had used and loved. She wanted a new one. Hers was worn out from loving it too much! Problem: it’s made with silky fabric that was probably a combination of silk and polyester. Slinky was my first thought. So, I had some of the Robert Kaufman silk/cotton blend fabric

So what is the very best part about a quilt guild? Well, I would have to say that it’s the show ‘n tell and the camaraderie. I have been a member of a quilt guild a number of times. Here’s the experience that I have taken away from it. Most people don’t want to be an officer so these slots are hard to fill and most of the time, they

Come on. You know you’ve always wanted to know how to sew garments. Garment sewists are better quilters. There are some garments that are pretty foolproof. I am a very experienced garment sewist, and I can help you to accomplish this goal. Sign up for our beginning garment sewing class on January 8th, 2022. Yikes! 2022! That sounds far off, but it’s not. We are going to set a goal

Instructions for Mount Crumpet This is a quilt made with a layer cake. It’s simple, uncomplicated and easy to do. Cut the Layer Cake in half on the diagonal, and you’re partway there. All seam allowances are 1/4”. Finished Size: 72 1/2’’ x 92 1/2’’ Finished Block Size: 12 1/2’’ Materials: 1 Layer Cake  2 yards solid light green  1 yard solid dark green  2 yards solid white 5 1/2 yards

So, last year I taught this class. But, it was kind of done informally. I had a group of ladies That took my blended hexagon class in Houston. We added a stripe to the blocks and took off! Whoosh! They loved it. Here’s what I am talking about. I am going to give the directions, or the pattern, for doing this. There’s a magic number in this pattern. I cannot