I know many of you are big fans of the Moda fabric designers, Bonnie & Camille. For me, their florals always have a nostalgic feel, reminding me of flowers from a country garden, but their use of vibrant, saturated colors gives them a modern appeal. Their latest collection, The Good Life, is a perfect example… Continue reading Sewing fun with The Good Life toweling by Moda
Tag: Starlit Bear
New pattern: Pumpkin Sky wall hanging & pillow
As a Minnesota girl, I’ve come to love living in a state with four distinct seasons, but autumn is definitely my favorite. As a former farm girl, it is the time of year when I feel most connected to nature. It is the time of year that reminds us to be thankful, for the fall… Continue reading New pattern: Pumpkin Sky wall hanging & pillow
New charm pack pattern: Diamond Trail
I love to purchase charm packs, don’t you? It’s an affordable way to get my hands on every piece of fabric from my favorite designers’ newest collections. To make sure those charm packs don’t just accumulate on my shelves and become sewing room decorations, I designed this quick and easy runner called Diamond Trail.Diamond Trail… Continue reading New charm pack pattern: Diamond Trail
Coated fabric zipped pouches
Just popping by today with a quick show and tell. One of my dear sponsors, Star of Starlit Quilts, recently sent me some Coney Island coated fabric and this free Moda pattern for a boxy pouch. Thank you for sending me this fun project, Star!My daughter Haley has already claimed both pouches. She will use them for makeup since… Continue reading Coated fabric zipped pouches
Ribbon Play Runner in Coney Island
When I first saw the Coney Island collection by Fig Tree & Company for Moda, I knew I wanted to sew up my Ribbon Play pattern in this fabric. I think the warm citrus colors in Coney Island really sing in this pattern, creating a cheerful table runner to enjoy from springtime through the end… Continue reading Ribbon Play Runner in Coney Island