I get asked to make t shirt quilts pretty often. Every one has an abundance of t shirts and admittedly these quilts are heavy and lovely to cuddle underneath. They also have tons of special memories. Well a lot of time I redirect people to very wonderful services like project repat. These services ...
Archives for July 2020
Pattern Tester: Ogden Cami!
Since I've been listening to the Love to Sew Podcast, I have heard the reference to tried and true patterns often. The Ogden Cami comes up over and over and OVER again! I've wanted to make it but wasn't sure about my ability to sew darts, and the drape of this type of garment. I've never sewed a ...
Pillow Refresh! Custom Embroidery Piece
So I do custom work- quilts, pillows, bags, and gifts as time allows and opportunities present themselves. Recently one of my Houston Modern Quilt Guild friends reached out to see if I could help update a monogrammed pillow case. She sent me this picture and asked me if I could help her. Some ...
Ghouls and Gourds Quilt Finish: WIP Count (9-1)= 8
So I introduced my work in progress (WIP) pile in my first post and since that photo was taken, I have actually finished a few. One of my favorites that I made last year is Jamie's design, Ghouls and Gourds of Sewbrainy Designs. I was one of her fabulous testers. I love decorating my house ...
Happy Birthday Month!
The start of this birthday month this year is sobering, but with the start of the second half of 2020 I’m also going to give life to a new place to share my experiences. We are finding new and creative ways to make life fun, while still self isolating and social distancing. This led to the birth of ...