You all know the Fulton Sweater Blazer as the collar shot that enchanted Instagram. As part of the Raspberry Creek Fabrics promo team I knew pairing Alina’s latest pattern with their gorgeous fabrics was a perfect match. Here’s my collar pic – this definitely piqued everyone’s interest on Instagram! And here’s my Fulton Sweater Blazer {…Continue Reading}
Audrey and the folks at Project Run and Play put together a special Holiday Pattern Tour to show off how well the patterns available in the shop work for special events.  Our big event is the Holiday Concert at the girls’ school, where all the kids will get on stage by grade and sing a series {…Continue Reading}
Jalie started a tradition last year with Galaxie 1, a collection of bags and pouches perfect for gifting. This year, Galaxie 2 is also about gifting, but with kitchen accessories and wearable items. I made three of the five patterns included in the Galaxie 2 collection: the Phoenix Apron, Venus Headband, and Pandora Bowl Covers. {…Continue Reading}
Did you enjoy a nice Thanksgiving dinner with family and/or friends? After the feast let’s get ready to sew with a sale that will last from Black Friday through Cyber Monday! Use code BLACKFRIDAY18 to take 40% off single PDF patterns. Want a bundle? Just add the individual patterns to your cart and the larger {…Continue Reading}
Another fabulous handmade Halloween is in the books! This year Arden chose to trick or treat as Honey Lemon from Big Hero 6 and Hadley went as a Unicorn. Honey Lemon evolved from a first request for a generic scientist. While I was willing to make up a lab coat and accessories, I didn’t think {…Continue Reading}
I’m sure you’re familiar by now with my fondness for Jalie patterns and Sly Fox Fabrics. My latest fabric to try out was a wondrously soft and cozy floral sweater knit. I knew it would pair nicely with Jalie’s Helene Shawl Collar Cardigan – #3677. First the fabric: for real it’s like a warm hug. {…Continue Reading}
I received this really cool bubble crepe from Sly Fox Fabrics in exchange for promotion. It’s called Avalon and it will be stocking on July 11. The link above is to the new fabrics collection, so it should pop up there when it’s available. *Updated with direct link to Avalon fabric. It’s a woven fabric, {…Continue Reading}
I know you’ve all been waiting to see the patterns in Jalie’s latest collection. Â Fourteen new patterns! Â I chose to make #3881 Rose, and doubled my fun by making one for each daughter. Rose is a sleeveless button-down shirt with a collar. Â Optional flutter sleeves were chosen by both girls, and Hadley wanted the tie. {…Continue Reading}
I promised more details about *One Thimble Issue 19 (affiliate link), so without further ado here’s the first pattern beyond the Pixel Pullover I made from the latest edition, the Playtime Dress from Sew by Pattern Pieces. This dress is right up my kiddo’s alley: plenty of twirl, fun feature pockets, and comfortable. Â It ticks {…Continue Reading}
This post contains affiliate links, designated by * I’ve been hard at work on my latest pattern – the Pixel Pullover. Â A pullover in May, you say? Â Well, when you’re designing for the seasons Down Under, that’s how it works! The Pixel Pullover is featured in One Thimble Issue 19, which is available now on {…Continue Reading}
