October 19, 2023
An encore workshop- Mindful Making in New Mexico with Quiltfolk
October 2, 2023
Quilt As Desired Club doors are open! Will you join us?
March 5, 2023
My new daily practice class on Creativebug!
I’m excited to tell you about my brand new daily practice class on Creativebug! We’ll be making a Chicken Scratch Embroidery sample book all through the month of March.READ MORE
May 26, 2021
Shows to watch while crafting
Yesterday we had our monthly Zoom meet up for the Snowflake Sampler Block of the Month. We all agree that hand stitching- really any kid of crafting- has provided a nice way to keep hands busy and relax our mind when we sit down. Some of our members live is areas that are now experiencing their 3rd lockdown and warnings of possibly more. Keeping our hands busy, and creating a rhythm with our movement is a great way to relax the mind and calm our thoughts. And I’m not going to lie, the added surprise of a new block each month in our BOM has been fun too!
April 19, 2021
Earth Day idea- The Advantages of PDF Patterns
photo by Cate Dingley
In honor of Earth Day this week (April 22), I wanted to talk about PDF quilt patterns. I think they are so great. For both buyers and sellers. When I design a new quilt pattern, I offer it in PDF form (the buyer downloads as soon as they purchase, then print at home if they want), and in printed form (sourced and printed from a local company, packaged in a clear envelope, shipped, etc).READ MORE
April 2, 2018
Leaning in to the in-between times
There’s a funny thing that happens when you start to do what you love for a living.
You suddenly don’t get to do it very much at all.
October 13, 2016
Spooky Halloween DIY Goblets
(Photo by Armstrong Pitts Studio)
Another project I did for a client a few years back. An easy way to unify mismatched thrift store glasses for your DIY Halloween party. With spooky drawings done with a black paint pen.
June 17, 2016
DIY Pillows, Boho-Inspired
I decided to make summery pillows after finding a couple of pretty woven Ikat fabrics recently- Pacific Fabrics at Northgate for those who are local, and a reader pointed out a selection available online at Stone Mountain Fabrics. I’ve not really been into the whole Ikat trend, but this felt like an easy way to try it out and brighten up our neutral living room.READ MORE
May 12, 2016
DIY- Leather Photo Book
Finding the right Fathers Day gift is not easy, at least not around here. The Dad here seems to have everything he needs, except a boat (and that’s not going to happen). One thing he does like are those classic, LifeTouch-style school portraits that mark every passing grade in such an iconic way. Most photos are digital, but these are everything but. This is a great DIY to help keep all those photos together and brag-worthy. It uses thrift store- bought leather, which I love. In fact, I taught an entire CreativeLive class on how to upcycle leather into your projects. Its usually cheap (if you go for the out of style, unfashionable pieces especially), and often, one piece of clothing can supply leather for many projects. So you can make a brag book for each child!READ MORE
December 1, 2015
Holiday Ornament DIY From Costume Jewelry
Sometimes the best ideas are the simplest. This holiday ornament DIY is from plain old costume jewelry I found at the thrift store for next to nothing. First I picked out some necklaces, brooches, and earrings that were extra sparkly. Back at home, I cleaned them up, and did a little disassembling. Using some tools we have around the house, like needle nose pliers and metal cutters, I broke or cut off any parts I wouldn’t be using. Then I used some 20 gauge artistic wire to fashion a loop to hang it on the tree. On some of them I added satin ribbon for a little color.
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