{ Happy Sewing } … Les Monsieurs Skirt
I promised this tutorial, and finally, it’s here! So … without further ado … The Les Monsieurs Skirt What I used: This was made for a 7-year old. For a younger child, I would just cut the shorter measurement of the 2 main pieces each a few inches shorter, but still use the full 45″ […]
My Quilt Market Booth
Welcome to my Quilt Market booth! In comparison to my last booth at Quilt Market, this season’s was simpler, with a greater emphasis on the quilt. I have discovered the wisdom in some of the most rudimentary of quilters’ rules (measure ACCURATELY, press seams, obey the scant 1/4″ seam allowance, etc), and making quilts for this […]
Quilt Market – Fall 2014
I wanted to share with you all a quick look at a few booths and fabric lines that inspired me at Quilt Market last weekend (while my camera was co-operating, that is). Sadly, there were a few amazing sights that ended up a blurred mess on my camera, so here is an abridged look at […]
Going to Quilt Market
I am off again on Friday to Quilt Market. I have been sewing up a frenzy for the past few weeks, hence the lack of posts here. I had more time this time, and yet I still don’t feel nearly as prepared as I did in the Spring. I’m sure … well, let’s say “I […]
{ Happy Sewing } … Les Monsieurs Reversible Cape
You’ve been asking for it, so, without further ado, here is the promised reversible superhero cape for your little one. What I used: Keep in mind, I made this cape for my five-year old son. It should work fine for a child between about 4-6 years. If making it for an older child, I might […]
{ Happy Sewing } … Les Monsieurs For the Girls!
Who says cars are just for boys? Not this mama! While I designed Les Monsieurs for my son, I thought it would be really cute to make something for the girl in my life with some of her current favourite colours. She is all about blues these days. I had designed this skirt for a […]
Stitching Family Heirlooms
I’ve been thinking about my creative grandmothers lately. First, my maternal grandmother (that’s what we called her, Grandmother … she was quite a lady, born into a very “proper” New Brunswick family in 1905). Thinking of the things she lovingly sewed for her three granddaughters when we were little girls. I have the baby quilt […]
Embroidered Butterflies
At Quilt Market, Art Gallery Fabrics was giving out little packages of 3 die-cut butterflies from their solid-colored fabrics. I knew I wanted to embellish them in some way, and this is what happened: First I did a version of a buttonhole stitch around each one to attach them to the ground fabric, and then started […]
Guest Blogging Again at Michael Miller
A quick note to say I have done another guest blog post on the Michael Miller blog, introducing Les Monsieurs. And yes, once again, there is a giveaway! So, head on over …..
{ Happy Sewing } … Little Backpacks Tutorial
Should be organizing, making lists, trying to switch gears to be ready for a new school year. My disorganized self still has oodles of books, pencils, crayons … you name it, to buy. So, why not procrastinate with the necessities just a bit longer and instead make a few easy, cute, soft backpacks for gym […]
