Origami Oasis – Starry Migration Quilt
When I was originally designing Origami Oasis, I imagined it full of luscious colour, as I do just about all my work. Part way through the process Kathy Miller of Michael Miller suggested adding a black and white grouping, as many of the prints were so graphic. I was initially a little hesitant, but once […]
Origami Oasis – Shandiin Tunic and Giveaway
You know how, when we see a few fabrics together, sometimes we can immediately envision what we want to create with them? Well, that was the case with these two prints, Show Your Colors in Confection and Crossing Paths in Raspberry. I wanted to make a dress or tunic for my daughter. I searched for […]
Origami Oasis – Stand Tall Dress
When did the tradition of “dressing” for the big back-to-school event die out? I don’t know, but it has certainly fizzled to nothing around here. I, however, have a girl who loves school. She loves learning and treasures being back among her friends whom she hasn’t seen all summer. Oh, and she loves getting dressed […]
Quiet Time Comes to Life (almost)
I stumbled upon this a few days ago and was so bowled over by the creativity and the details that I just had to share it. Courtney Portner created a Quiet Time inspired slumber party for her daughter this summer. It all revolved around this collection. The fabric goodies included bunting, bookmarks, party hats, sleeping […]
Origami Oasis – A Proper Introduction
The time has just about come. Origami Oasis, my fifth fabric collection with Milchael Miller Fabrics, should start hitting stores in just under two weeks now. I thought the time was right to give you a proper introduction, to get you a little better acquainted with this group of happy wild creatures. I dreamed up […]
MMF Kids Craft Camp
Come join me today as I am guest Kids Craft Camp counsellor on the Michael Miller Fabrics blog. I am sharing a tutorial for this lined tote (that my 8-year old daughter sewed) for any budding young sewers out there. All they need is access to a sewing machine, some fabric, a few embellishments and […]
{ Happy Sewing } Origami Oasis – First Peek
Creating that bow tie tutorial got me going. They are really so quick to whip up, and I hadn’t made any for my little man in some time… And he has a new shirt… And there were these new stacks of fabric staring me in the face, so graphic, so fun, so wanting to be […]
Baby Quilt with a Super Soft Back
A sweet little girl has just been born into my husband’s family. The perfect occasion for a baby quilt, handmade with love, ready to keep this wee one all cuddled up. I was told her room is fuchsia, lavender and pink with butterflies and hearts, so I designed this accordingly. The heart is made of […]
{ Happy Sewing } End-of-Year Teachers’ Gifts
The end of the school year tends to creep up on me every time, usually without notice, till it whacks me in the head at the last moment. This year I was given a two-week warning. With one week to go, I thought it time to make some thoughtful gifts for those patient soles who […]
