When we were kids, my mom always gave us green milk on St. Patrick's Day. As we got older, the green milk turned into green beer! (well, not literally, but you know what I mean. Ha!) Today, we celebrate St. Patrick's day with Irish soda bread alongside a shephard's pie. YUM. My husband and I were ... Read More about Sew-a-Saint: Saint Patrick
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EQ Design Challenge: Abstract Garden Fabrics
A few weeks ago, I received an email from Electric Quilt about a new Design Challenge they were hosting using the unique fabrics designed by Christa Watson. Have you seen the colors? They're very bold and brilliant in tone! What makes these fabrics a unique challenge are the bold patterns and ... Read More about EQ Design Challenge: Abstract Garden Fabrics
Sew-a-Saint: Saint Valentine
Happy (almost) St. Valentine's Day! I'm thrilled to get this one out in advance of his feast day, *and* with plenty of time to make. I've been organizing my time this year by the day, and it's amazing what a little planning will do for you! Saint Valentine is a third-century Roman saint, and is ... Read More about Sew-a-Saint: Saint Valentine
Review: Learn How To English Paper Piece
Last August, my family and I left for a one-year cross country journey. We packed the essentials into a camper, and the rest – including my beloved sewing machine – into storage. It was hard; for me, sewing has always been my creative outlet in the morning hours before everyone wakes up, or evenings ... Read More about Review: Learn How To English Paper Piece
Pattern: Easter Chicks
I know, I know – Christmas has barely ended, but I’m already dreaming of spring! We’re visiting Florida, and this warm weather, with flowers in bloom everywhere we look, definitely doesn’t feel like winter. One of my fondest memories of springtime is of Easter. Each year, we would go to my ... Read More about Pattern: Easter Chicks