It's almost Christmas! ...and that means it's time to prepare not only spiritually, but with some thoughtful gifts for your friends and family as well. Now, you know I love sewing (especially the Advent and Nativity quilts), but - like many creatives - have other interests as well. Two of my ... Read More about GIVEAWAY: Gifts for Quilters and Sewists
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TGIFF: Sketching Out Designs for Small Nativity Quilt
It's TGIFF! Here's what I've been working on. So last Christmas, I fell in love with my mother-in-law's wall at the top of her stairs. She had this adorable arrangement of mini quilts for Christmas, and they all fit together so nicely! I really wanted to create something similar in our home, so ... Read More about TGIFF: Sketching Out Designs for Small Nativity Quilt
Pattern: 12 Days of Christmas Quilt
Each year, my family has been enjoying Christmas a bit more! We've been truly celebrating Advent during Advent, and Christmas during Christmas. This year, I really wanted to focus on the 12 Days of Christmas - from Christmas Day through Twelfth Night on January 5th, or the Eve of Epiphany (the ... Read More about Pattern: 12 Days of Christmas Quilt
Ways to Celebrate Michaelmas: Crafts, Recipes, and Activities
My son has long since loved St. Michael - in fact, this will be his third year dressing as his favorite saint for Halloween. To celebrate Michaelmas on September 29th, I've pulled together a list of some really great ways to celebrate the day! Whether you're a crafter, baker, or fashionista, there's ... Read More about Ways to Celebrate Michaelmas: Crafts, Recipes, and Activities
CASA Family Day 2016
One of my favorite partnerships is with CASA Family Day, an organization focused on bringing families closer and driving parent/child involvement. While they have year-round activities, one of their largest events is a focused event each September (click here for events in 2013 and ... Read More about CASA Family Day 2016