Happy December! The holidays are almost here, but there is still time to whip up some of these fun napkins. Not only did I need napkins for my table, but I love any opportunity to sit down at the Horizon Memory Craft 9400, on loan from Janome. :) These napkins are 16" square and have a self-binding finish. For each napkin you will need a 14" square of Fabric A (center) and a 20" square of Fabric B (frame and back): On the wrong side of Fabric A, mark 1/4" from each edge on all Continue Reading
Quilt As You Go/Machine Binding Technique – Holiday Table Runner
Hello! A few months ago, I got an email from Janome asking if I wanted to borrow and review their new Horizon Memory Craft 9400 QCP sewing machine. Ummm, YESSSS!!!! I have been using this machine on several projects and I like what I see. A lot. There are sooo many fabulous features on this machine that for this post I'm going to narrow it down and show you my favorites, including the Dual Feed Foot AD (the walking foot). As a professional quilter and former quilt shop owner, I have Continue Reading
Little Lovely Lisa – Pencil Me In
Pencil Me In is a mini quilt I designed for a friend last spring for an IG swap. To celebrate back to school, fall and my general love of artstuff, I wrote up the pattern and made it in the amazing Paper Obsessed line by Heather Givans for Windham Fabrics. This mini quilt is 16" x 20" and is quick to piece, with just a bit of paper piecing. (Side Note: Pillow forms come in 16" x 20" if you want to make it into a pillow) Click here to get the free pattern. Enjoy! Continue Reading
Friday Finishes
I've made a lot of bags. Usually about 2/3 of the way through I am cussing like a teenager and swearing to NEVER make another bag. This one was no exception... I think maybe bags just aren't my bag, but I persevered and it's finished! This is the Park West Bag from Sew Sweetness in prints from my new fabric line, Summer Lovin' (that is my pattern Equal Rights in the background). I love how big this bag is and the handles are long enough to wear on your shoulder. Here is a pic of the side Continue Reading