{ Happy Sewing } … Hand Warmers
Searching for an idea for last minute teachers’ gifts, hostess gifts or stocking stuffers for a loved one? I was doing just that yesterday when I came upon this lovely post for scented sachets. Alas, I had no easy access to a bushel of lavender on a cold snowy day, but I had the idea […]
Helen’s Garden Purses
Helen’s Garden has started shipping to stores!!! To provide an initial bit of sewing inspiration, I wanted to feature these gorgeous bags that Jennifer Ladd so creatively whipped up for me for my Quilt Market booth. Helen’s Garden offers so many colour and pattern matching possibilities, that with just a few fat quarters of fabric, […]
{ 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
{ Happy Sewing } … Ruffled Neckline Dress
I learned to sew at a very young age. My Mom made most of our clothes when we were little (and also when we were no longer quite so little). She had learned from her Mom, and so it goes. Emma is impressing me with her abilities when she can sit still long enough to […]
