Lately I’ve been having so much fun making wine bags and wine charm sets for the shop! It’s no secret that I love wine, and what attracted me to making these was not only that it combined two of my loves (red wine and sewing!), but that the metal stamping was an entirely new art to begin learning about. They…
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Christmas is such a fun time of year, and when it comes to getting creative, there are so many ways to do it! …unfortunately, if you’re like me, you tend to wait until the 9th hour (or Christmas Eve) to really get started on making Christmas presents. Sharing a really fun way to add some Christmas pizzazz to just about…
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Perhaps it’s because my father, father-in-law, and grandfathers were part of the military, or maybe it’s living so close to a military base and seeing the Marines throughout the city, but every time I see the red, white, and blue flags waving in the breeze, I get a bit misty eyed! I’ve had this fun fabric for a few months…
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Are you looking for a fun way to teach fine motor skills *and* faith to your child? This felt Bible activity book provides hands-on learning for children ages 2-4, all while teaching them about the miracles of Jesus. With this book, your children will have the opportunity to snap, button, pull, zip, and Velcro their way through five of the…
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Happy Friday! …or almost Friday, if you’re in my timezone 😉 It’s a beautiful Thursday evening here in San Diego, and the sun is *just* starting to set. We stopped by the beach on our drive home today, and I again gave thanks for the chance to live in such a beautiful place! My finishes for the week are all…
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One of my favorite quilters, Carrie Merrell, recently put the finishing touches on her latest book Half and Half Quilt and I’m so happy to share it with you today! Much like her first book, Quilty Math Workbook, this book is loaded with tips, tricks, ideas, and clearly laid out steps for quilters of all levels. Let’s talk half and half – this…
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It’s your first time selling at a craft show or conference – and you’re (admittedly) feeling a bit nervous. This month, we sit down with Monica McConkey of Equipping Catholic Families – with over 12 years of selling experience at conferences and shows, she shares her best practices, lessons learned, and more! Learn more about how to prepare and…
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Here’s a fun and easy Easter sewing project that you can make with the fabric you have on hand – carrot bags! Make a few bags, fill them with your favorite Easter treats, and tuck them into the Easter basket of somebunny special. Plus, if you like this bag, check out the other three styles in our Holiday Gift Bag…
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Well, if I was ahead of the game in January as being one of the first in the Quilt Bee to get my block done, I managed to balance it out this month with being not only the last but late in sending it out! Oye – February honestly got away from me. February’s block was chosen by Bee Chris,…
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Well, while January’s challenge was a success (at least in my book), February’s was a bit less. This month’s challenge was to work with modern minimalism, lots of white space, and abstract design. I’m not really good at any of those, so this was definitely a challenge for me! To get started, I dumped out my scrap jar full of pinks….
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You’ve dotted every “i” and crossed every “t”, and are now ready to publish your first book. But…do you go the self publishing route or do you find a publishing house / agent to work with? This on Catholic Mom we’re working with Karee Santos to look at both routes that you can take when publishing your book. To view…
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A few nights ago, I got together with some girlfriends and – over a cup of tea – we shared wonderful conversation by the fire while making rosary bracelets together. Aren’t these beautiful? I was so excited to connect with Rosary Bracelet Shoppe, an online store where you can purchase either kits (for girls, boys, or adults) to make your own…
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Guess where I went this past weekend? Quiltcon! Not wanting to show up empty handed (or rather empty necked), I wanted to sew a lanyard. It came out so cute, so here’s a quilted lanyard tutorial so you can make one for yourself! It comes together in about two hours, and you can make it to any length you like….
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A few months ago, I was stitching a few quilt blocks together while listening to a very (very) interesting podcast. Abby Glassenberg was interviewing Luke Hayes, a quilter – or rather, sculptor – who is working on a multitude of incredible projects. One project that captured my attention was an exhibition in Los Angeles where he will be showcasing 50…
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Love is in the air with this Saint Valentine’s Day quilt pattern! This festive, yet fast to assemble, quilted table runner echos 1 Corinthians 13:13: the greatest of these is love. It measures a generous 36″ x 12″, bringing wonderful color and warmth to any table. The detailed quilting pops when you use contrasting red and white fabrics, but…
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