A Couple FROLIC Quilts From Quilt Market
I sat out Quilt Market this time around, but FROLIC was there in full force in the Michael Miller Fabrics booth. In preparation I made four quilts, two of which I am sharing with you today (and yes, you have access to the free instructions for both). The first is a baby quilt. Happy, young […]
Thread Riding Hood Sews Frolic Tees
The wonderful Canadian sewing blogger, Sherri of Thread Riding Hood is the second talented sewer to contribute a project to the FROLIC blog tour. Sherri whipped up these kid-friendly Banyan Tunics for her girls using FROLIC Knits. On her blog post she shares some great info on the quality of the fabrics as well as […]
Elegance & Elephants Sews Frolic!
As a countdown to FROLIC being shipped to stores in a few weeks, I promised it, so here goes… the first in a series of posts sharing lots of sewing inspiration with FROLIC! One of my very favourite Canadian children’s pattern designers, Heidi of Elegance & Elephants has created two lovely dresses with FROLIC. Firstly, […]
Introducing FROLIC and my First Knits!
After a long spell of being busy working on other projects, I am so thrilled to let you know I have a new fabric collection making its debut at Quilt Market in St Louis later this week and shipping to stores mid-June. Inspired by a Mexican fiesta, FROLIC is a sweet, bright and playful collection […]
{ Happy Sewing } … Fabric Trays
Coming up with original teachers’ gifts is far from easy. While some years I leave things too late and jump in with the class group gift certificate, I usually try my best to make something as a show of appreciation for all the hard work my kids’ teachers do on a daily basis. In years […]
Nature Walk ABC Sewing Challenge Winners
So, we had a challenge… To sew something amazing with the Nature Walk ABC panel. The team at Michael Miller Fabrics & I were delighted with the creativity shown in the challenge and now we have our three winners! Third place went to Paola of Sweet Julia who created this adorable dress for her daughter. […]
Matching Solids with Nature Walk
A few of you have asked now, so I thought I’d do a proper post on co-ordinating Cotton Couture solids with NATURE WALK. Firstly, in case I haven’t mentioned it before, or if I have and you missed it, Nature Walk is printed on Cotton Couture base cloth, which is a finer and lighter fabric […]
Nature Walk Sewing Challenge
OK, all you wonderfully talented sewers out there, Michael Miller Fabrics & I have a challenge for you! Yesterday, as a bit of inspiration, I guest blogged on the MMF site about the many ways I sewed with the “ABC Nature Walk” panel for Quilt Market a couple months ago. Now it’s your turn. We […]
Nature Walk is Starting to Ship to Stores
Hi friends and Happy New Year to you! Last year was a full and frenzied one for me with many hiccups along the way, but also many accomplishments, most of which I will finally have a chance to share with you as this year progresses. I am hoping this year is a bit smoother, but […]