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
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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
Sew-a-Saint: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
I'm so excited to have a new sew-a-saint ready to share! I had hoped to have her ready to share on her feast day, three days ago on January 4th, *but* the wifi at the campground we're at was non-existant. So...better late than never! I'm so excited for this sew-a-saint featuring St. Elizabeth Ann ... Read More about Sew-a-Saint: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Fabric: St. Nicholas Sew-a-Saint
St. Nicholas truly was the original Santa Clause; born in the third century in what is now Turkey to wealthy parents, he chose to follow Jesus's word from a young age; when his parents died, he sold everything he had and used the inheritance to support the needy, sick, and suffering. Our St. ... Read More about Fabric: St. Nicholas Sew-a-Saint