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Fundraiser Update and a New Quilt

29 Sep

First, I want to thank everyone who purchased patterns to support my friend, Jennie, and her children.  We managed to raise $725!!  Quilters are certainly an amazing bunch and Jennie is so thankful for everything. ••• I was recently asked to design a quilt for Robert Kaufman using Jennifer ... View Post

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Right Round Pattern

8 Jun

I'd like to share my newest Craftsy pattern with you.  If you have read my blog enough, you know I LOVE flying geese and circles and this design popped into my head one evening.  I had to make it right away! I named the pattern "Right Round" (Yes, like the 80's song) and it is partially ... View Post

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The Speedy Zip Dress + a giveaway!

30 May

  Miss Emmeline turned three last week and two days before her birthday I mentioned that I wanted to find time to make her a new kitty dress.  My friend, Ramona, was kind enough to share her new Speedy Zip Dress pattern with me and the result was adorable and super fast!  I used a cat ... View Post

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A-Maze Finished (and a FREE Craftsy Pattern)!

31 Oct

I FINALLY finished my A-Maze quilt!   I wanted to make  a quilt to showcase all those yummy Architextures fabrics by Carolyn Friedander before I used them up in other quilts. I don't often use one fabric line in a quilt, but I LOVE these fabrics so much.  I wanted something simple and linear, so the ... View Post

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Oliver + S Art Museum Vest + Pants Pattern

6 Sep

I have adored Oliver + S patterns  ever since I made the Family Reunion Dress for Emmeline's first birthday.  The patterns are simple, classic, designs, with beautiful details that really give a garment a professional look.  Sew Mama Sew asked for six bloggers to test three new Oliver + S patterns ... View Post

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Free Craftsy Pattern: Disappearing 9-Patch Quilt

24 Aug

I've had some requests that I make my Scrappy Lone Star Tutorial into a downloadable PDF.  I am updating my class worksheets and I'll put it on Craftsy as a free pattern soon, but I also realized I had this pattern for a Disappearing 9-Patch baby quilt.  This is such an easy pattern for a first time ... View Post

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