Nova Pattern – Blog Tour

Sewing up little girls clothing is one of my favorite things to do.  I don't have any girls of my own, but I love making them for my nieces and close friends. It's such a nice change of pace from all the boy patterns I use and I do love "the twirl" when one of … Continue reading Nova Pattern – Blog Tour

Heritage and Arizona After Fabrics :: Portside Duffle

April Rhodes has done it again.  She has just dropped not one, but TWO new fabric collections with Art Gallery Fabrics.  Arizona After is a gorgeous extension of April's inaugural Arizona line with some new prints and some recolored with soft dusty pink and blues along with some deep rust and mustard.  The color combos … Continue reading Heritage and Arizona After Fabrics :: Portside Duffle

FREE Camp Out Quilt Block – Fabric.com Summer Block Party

This past winter, my husband and I bought a pop-up camper.  When we made the purchase we had below zero temperatures and  snow on the ground here in Ohio, so...we got a pretty great deal.  With the camper stored in our garage for months, there has been a ton of day-dreaming and camping talk, especially … Continue reading FREE Camp Out Quilt Block – Fabric.com Summer Block Party

Something Old Something New – Festival Bag Upcycle

I'm a fan of fashion.  But as a mom (and as a work-at-home one,) there isn't much motivation to step past the yoga pants and a clean (smelling) tee most days.  I do admit, when I can get my act together, it does make me feel good to step out of my slip-on Vans.  Now … Continue reading Something Old Something New – Festival Bag Upcycle

Trompe le Monde Bag in AGF Mad Plaid Fabrics

Unless you've been living under a rock for the past year, you know about my friend, @MisterDomestic, also known to the layperson as Mathew Boudreaux.  He is a crazy talented sewing powerhouse with amazing project finishes which you can find here.  (You welcome.) So when he asked me to join the #MisterDomesticsSewingParty, I had to … Continue reading Trompe le Monde Bag in AGF Mad Plaid Fabrics