Category Archives: Sewing

Retro Mama Greta Doll

Retro Mama - Greta Doll

Project Name: Retro Mama Greta Doll – Downloadable Pattern Dimensions: Finished doll is 18″ tall Sewist: Carrie The first birthday of my niece was all the inspiration I needed to make this cute little doll. Dolls have been on my sewing wish list for some time now. The Retro Mama Greta Doll simply makes me…

Color Inspiration – Quilt Blocks

  Moodboard inspired by Quilt Blocks from Ellen Luckett Baker for MODA.   Stacked Quilt Block tutorial by Ellen Luckett Baker of thelongthread.com using her Quilt Blocks fabric collection from MODA. What will you make with your Quilt Blocks? Enjoy! ~Diana  

Everyday Scoop Neck Raglan T-Shirt – Ottobre Magazine

Everyday Scoop Neck raglan T-Shirt

Project Name: Everyday Scoop Neck Raglan T-Shirt Dimensions: Women’s European sizes 34 – 52 (US Size 4 to 3X) Sewist: Tracy The arrival of our Valori Wells t-shirt knit fabrics inspired Tracy to make the Everyday Scoop Neck Raglan T-Shirt from Ottobre Magazine Autum/Winter – 5/2011. Tracy chose the Karavan Kashmir Indigo print with a coordinating…

Color Inspiration – Maasai Mara from dear Stella

Moodboard inspired by Maasia Mara from dear Stella. Pink Chalk Fabrics exclusive fat quarter set of Maasai Mara with solids to coordinate. The inspiration behind the new collection Maasai Mara from dear Stella. A little bit ethnic, a little bit tribal and a whole lotta fun! Enjoy! ~Diana

Pleated Pouches by Keyka Lou

Pleated Pouches

Project Name: Keyka Lou Pleated Pouches Downloadable Pattern Dimensions: Small – 4″ high x 4.5″ wide, Tall – 5.25″high x 3.75″ wide, Large – 5″ high x 9″ wide Sewist: Carrie I love patterns from Keyka Lou! During my nightly check in the “What’s New?”  I discovered this fun new pattern. Off to my sewing…

How much does Essex Linen shrink?

We have all been curious as to how much Essex Linen will shrink. Time for a test. One yard of Essex Linen was cut. The wash cycle set to regular cold. The dryer placed on the regular setting. No special care was taken. Result – 1 inch shrinkage on all side. The color is still…

Lollipops Pillow

lollipops Pillow

Project Name: Lollipops Pillow Pattern: Book – Quilts from the House of Tula Pink Finished Size: 18″ x 18″ Sewist: Carrie Tula Pink’s fun new book, Quilts from the House of Tula Pink, tapped into my passion for covered buttons and love of bright happy colors. The Lollipop Pillow was a perfect project for using…

I Heart February – Project 14

Spoonful O

I Heart February – Project 14 Spoonful O’ Sugar Teacup Coasters by Nancy of Wolf and Willow  I Heart February Reader Project Linky - share the love!

I Heart February – Project 13

Homespun Heart Pincushions

I Heart February – Project 13 Homespun Pincushions by Country Living  I Heart February Reader Project Linky - share the love!

I Heart February – Project 12

Felt Monster Valentine

I Heart February – Project 12 Felt Monster Valentine by Tamara Thomas of Art, Adventures and a Toddler  I Heart February Reader Project Linky - share the love!