How did I let this stack of blocks languish in my sewing cabinet for so long (years)? I'm not sure what I was waiting for, but earl...

I'm excited to share not only a new project, but also a new paper-piecing pattern: a Glowing Star.

As part of my recent dive back into doing more sewing, I decided to tackle some WIPs.  I found these three Sun, Please!   blocks (fr...

Nooootttt so much sewing over here this Fall! And it is certainly Fall up here! We've had a few very cold nights, and I've busted ou...

Hooray!  Another long-term WIP knocked out: some English paper-pieced hexagons. Over two years ago , I (temporarily) caught the hexie ...

It's no secret : cats are my favorite. "Cat" was my second word, I'm told. I've got one on my lap right now (he lo...

In celebration of the emerging sun this season and the new freckles on my nose, I've created a new paper-piecing pattern, called "S...

Over time, I've received many requests from people who want to learn paper-piecing, but aren't sure where to start. I've...

There's one little pillow on our couch that I insist is mine , the perfect size for right behind my head while watching junky TV.  It...

I got the most wonderful package in the mail this week: the Spring 2013 issue of Simple Quilts and Sewing! I am very excited to share t...

One evening while perusing a catalogue, I found a shape that I wanted to try replicating in fabric: this mirror . I love the look of outl...

Rainy days. Perfect for watching old musicals, sitting on the couch with a cat or two, and some blog catch-up. I've seen quite a few...