I have to admit, finding the time to do a project just for fun is a challenge for me. Sometimes I have to find an excuse to make something that has nothing to do with pattern design. Since the sprin … read more

One of the things that first inspired me to start designing was how much I enjoyed taking nothing more than an idea and turning it into some REAL. Sometimes it's a matter of discovering a need and ma … read more

Today I published the new Creative Kids page here on my website and I'm super excited to kick it off by sharing with you the latest project my son and I put together. I'm one of those moms that has b … read more

Earlier this summer I started a new adventure... I became a bee-keeper!In mid-July I drove home from a local apiary (that's a bee yard, or place where someone keeps bees) with a box containing somewh … read more

Shirring is one of the most enjoyable sewing techniques I've learned over the years. There is something incredibly satisfying about looking at those rows cinching up behind the presser foot and knowi … read more