Several months ago, I launched my fabric line “Color Me” in collaboration with Michael Miller Fabrics and the response was phenomenal and better than I ever expected. In fact, the response was so great that we have SIX new designs that will be released early fall 2015. How cool is that? I am now a […]
Little Ainsley had her singing recital tonight (scroll down for a snippet of her singing), and of course, I had to make her a new dress. Using my Caroline Party Dress pattern, I modified it to make this beautiful dress. The bodice is knit, the sash and underskirt is satin, and the overskirt is chiffon. […]
Stylo Issue 4 is out and I was lucky enough to be a part of it. I was a contributor to issue 1, but this time, I got a full 8 page spread and the back cover. Click HERE to read through the entire thing and be amazed at the talent featured. The best part about […]
After months and months of testing, my newest women’s sewing pattern is here! The Valencia Women’s Tunic is here and currently available at Willow and Co., my collaborative pattern shop. It is on sale until Wednesday, May 13th, so grab it while you can! The Valencia Women’s Tunic is a flattering tunic that will suit […]
Willow and Co is back! The five of us have been working incredibly hard for months and the time is finally here! Our Spring/Summer 2015 pattern collection is being released and we couldn’t be more excited. Two girl dresses, one women’s top, one women’s jacket, and a bag. Instead of releasing each one as a […]
I am still in shock at how well my Color Me Fabric has been doing. It has basically flown off the shelves since the release date and Michael Miller Fabrics are ordering more to distribute! Pretty cool, huh? (here is my pillowcase tutorial using the fabric: Pillowcase tutorial) I also have a fantastic line up of […]
There are amazing people out there in the sewing and craft community that do so much to boost bloggers up, help beginners learn new techniques, and join a group of like-minded people together and Anne Weaver of Craft Gossip is one of those people. She has done so much for the wonderful DIY community […]
Today, I am sharing how to make a super duper easy pillowcase, as shown in my Color Me Fabric post from Friday. These pillowcases are so easy to whip up that you will want to make a bunch for friends, family and even charity! The border print fabrics from my fabric line run from selvedge […]
Everyone has a bucket list, even if it is unspoken. There are accomplishments we hope to achieve, goals that we secretly hope come true, and situations that we hope to be in. One of my major bucket list items has come to fruition and I simply can’t believe it. I officially have a fabric line […]
Oh my, over a year ago, I shared a dress that I had started a pattern for. Remember this dress?? Well, a year later, several revisions later, and many rounds of testing…. The Lillian Pintucked Dress and Top is finally available HERE! Read below for details on how to purchase on sale for the next […]
There is another great bundle sale going on… and I am not one of the pattern designers involved, but I thought it would be fun to promote a few of the patterns included. The Bundle Up sale ends February 2nd and includes 13 patterns. As the customer, you get to pick a minimum of 6 […]
I blogged about the DIY Bundle just the other day, and if you haven’t purchased it, head HERE to buy it. I am one of the authors and my Norah Dress pattern is included, along with MANY other amazing ebooks! In addition to me selling it, I also have some affiliates under me that are […]
Beginning a new year is like a reset button. You can decide what worked and what didn’t work that previous year and you have the power to change anything you would like. It is refreshing and daunting all at the same time. I like to look back on everything I have accomplished within that year […]
Suz from Sew Pony and An of Straight Grain are hosting an amazing series right now, all based on the Belgian illustrations of Marcel Marlier. If you are not familiar with the Marcel Marlier books, you seriously need to google his work because you will see that it is right up my alley. I adore […]
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