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DIY Halloween Countdown

DIY Halloween Countdown

1st Oct 2021

It is October 1st and officially the start of all things Halloween! Today I am going to share with you a mummy cat daily activity countdown to Halloween project. This would be a fun project to involve the kids. I started with the free cat pattern downloaded and printed from Gingiber and some Ruby St …
 Halloween Gnome and Pumpkin

Halloween Gnome and Pumpkin

29th Sep 2021

These quick and easy Halloween decorations would be a great project to do with the kids or to give as a surprise gift for a friend. The pumpkin can be made from scraps of fabric or coordinating fabric for different looks. I found this free pumpkin pattern in three sizes from Positively Slpendid  …
Sewing in Transition

Sewing in Transition

27th Sep 2021

For those of you that haven't been following my journey, in August 2021 - we decided it was time to move out to the suburbs. In order to afford the home we want, we needed to take on some major renovations in our current home. And, to be honest - the easiest way to do that was to leave the house and …
Mummy Quilt Reveal

Mummy Quilt Reveal

23rd Sep 2021

Hooray! The pieces of the quilt top are sewn together and ready for quilting! How does that make you feel? For some quilters like me that is a BIG question with endless ideas and opportunities available. How do you choose? Personally, I find it helpful to take time to look at pictures of finished qu …
Machine Quilting with the Serpentine Stitch

Machine Quilting with the Serpentine Stitch

20th Sep 2021

I’ll say one thing about the global pandemic: I think I’ve done more sewing and quilting in the past year and a half than in the previous 10 years! Seriously, my sewing machine has been a lifeline, and the connections I’ve made through sharing my work – and enjoying everyone else’s work – on Instagr …
The Artist Process

The Artist Process

16th Sep 2021

This week I invite you to play with color and fabric using the free flowing creative energy you enjoyed as a child. Try something different and see what happens! Just do it for yourself to see what brings you joy. It is a fun process to see what you can create just from scraps. If you need help pick …