Analog bags for slow crafting and intentional living In a world that constantly pulls us toward our phones, the analog bag has become a powerful tool for reclaiming focus, creativity, and calm. As part of the growing analog bag trend, I decided to design and build my own analog bag (and companion box) as a […]
A Peek Into My Analog Bag: Making the Trend Personal Read More »
A Look Inside My Studio and Creative Plans for the Year Welcome to 2026—and welcome to my very first blog post (and corresponding YouTube video) of the year! There’s something about the start of a new year that feels full of possibility, especially in the studio. Fresh planners, cleared cutting tables (at least temporarily), and
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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show someone you care than by creating a thoughtful, handmade gift? A heart-shaped patchwork pot holder is a practical and adorable DIY project that is perfect for gifting to your loved ones. Whether you’re an experienced quilter or a beginner, this simple yet
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If you’re a sewing enthusiast, crafter, or quilter, you understand how important it is to have an organized, functional space to create your projects. The best way to keep your craft supplies in order is to ensure your sewing room is tidy, efficient, and inspiring. Whether working on intricate quilts or sewing some pouches, your
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Let’s chat about cleaning and reorganizing your sewing space for the New Year. As the new year begins, it’s the perfect time to give your sewing and quilting space a fresh start. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or a sewing enthusiast, the condition of your sewing room can significantly impact your creativity, productivity, and overall
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Dark as night and mysterious as the moonlit path, today’s embroidery uses a cyanotype print background as the spooky foundation for some celestial stitching. Creating an embroidery scene from plain fabric may leave you confused as to where to even start. But beginning with a foundational background to work from can be a great boost
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You probably don’t give your oven mitts a second look in the kitchen, do you? They are just there to serve the purpose of protecting your hands from hot items you need to grab. But… what if we turned those basic kitchen linens into a fun curated mini quilt for your hands? This week on
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Have you ever wanted to capture a record of the beautiful abundance of life in your garden in a format other than photographs? Embroidery journals have been circling around the internet for a number of years, but an icon a day is not something a lot of us can keep up with. How about one
2024 Monthly Embroidery Journal: Capturing Stitched Memories of the Garden Read More »
November and December are certainly the peak time of year when I look back and reflect on the year and all of the scrap fabrics I have created in my studio. Each year, I desire to start fresh, with zero scraps piled up in bins and around the room, but that never really happens. And,
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Back in the 2010s, I bought the entire 1/2 yard bundle of fabric designer Heather Ross’s line called Tiger Lily. At the time, my daughter was young and it felt like it was the perfect collection for a little girl. Plus her middle name is Lily. The internal reference was too hard to ignore. Also,
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