I just had an amazing weekend and had to share it. First, I’ve started working on a super-complex quilt pattern. The final product is a secret because it is going to be a gift – but this is the list of pattern cuts for ¼ of the final product: I finished that quilt block yesterday and it is almost perfect! There were a few spots where it got a little wonky – but I can work with those parts. I…
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Drowning in Mistakes
Read moreSometimes you can plan and plan for months and everything still doesn’t work out. But when that happens, you need to have a support group, a glass of wine, and a seam ripper to correct your mistakes and move forward. I have these really good friends. Fun facts: they’re expecting their second baby, we spend a week at the beach together every year, and the male half of the couple is terrified of crabs and jellyfish. So, naturally, I started…
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5 Crafting Goals for 2019
Read moreThis year I’ve decided to set 5 crafting goals. Am I going to beat myself up if I don’t reach them? No. This is a fun hobby, not my job. But I would love to sew through some of the projects that are either designed in my head or taking up space in my sewing room. So here they are. One: Stash Busting (aka #GettingRidofFabric) When I started sewing, I remember thinking how crazy it was that bloggers would…