Advent Calendar – Free Tutorial
Have you made an Advent Calendar? Roxanne has written a free handout for this super fun way to count down to Christmas! This is an easy and quick project that even the beginner can make. It’s not too late to get started. We’ve restocked our chalkboard fabric and gnomes. So we have everything you need …
View Blog Post Quilt Market Recap!
We had a wonderful whirlwind of a trip to Houston at the end of October for International Quilt Market. We saw a ton of amazing new fabric, learned some new skills and of course had loads of fun. (Side note – a little business advice: choose a business partner that you enjoy spending time with! …
View Blog Post Wax Your Canvas!
Roxanne has been working on a new project. A Waxed Canvas Utility Apron. It uses a few of our favorite things. Otter Wax, our new grommet press, and leather. This is a great gift for the handy men (and women) in your life. Get Otter Wax HERE! Interested in waxing some canvas at home? Check …
View Blog Post Easy Knit Pencil Skirt Tutorial
45 minutes + less than a yard of fabric = awesome skirt for fall! This is one of the quickest, easiest skirts to make. I am so excited that I finally figured out the right combination of technique to make it extremely comfortable and wearable. I’ve made a similar skirt before but I had a …
View Blog Post Flannel Inspiration!
We are so excited about the new flannel that has hit the shelves this week. So, we thought we would share some of the things inspiring us to dive into it! If you’ve been in the shop lately, you’ve probably heard us rave about our favorite go-to baby gift, the self-binding baby blanket. We love …
View Blog Post Handmade Giving – Free Reusable Gift Bag Tutorial
We are so excited to finally share with you our latest pattern – a super quick and easy reversible and lined drawstring bag! And it’s a video! Now, I’m sure we haven’t necessarily reinvented the wheel here, but we think this method is pretty great. Here’s what you’ll need for supplies: 2 coordinating non-directional fabrics …
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Strip Quilt: Free Tutorial
This has become an incredibly popular quilt in the shop, so we thought we’d put a free tutorial together for you. Our sweet friend Deb Richman shared her technique with us and made us this beautiful sample for the shop. This quilt is so fast and requires almost no thinking! Deb encouraged us to tear …
View Blog Post Pattern Drafting Class – Megan Yeats
Have you met Megan? She’s the brains, talent and workforce behind Her Bunnies Three. We love the beautiful dolls or ‘sweeties’ she creates (my own kiddos each have one and they are in love with them! We also have two in the kid area at the shop and they are very much enjoyed there as …
View Blog Post Sewing with Knits – The Moneta Dress
Can I be honest with you? Knits and I have not been friends. I was starting to feel like it was a battle and the knits were winning. I love to sew garments. There is just something about putting on a handmade dress that makes me feel really good. And I love to wear clothing …
View Blog Post Garment Sewing Month – The Peony Dress
Welcome to Garment Sewing Month! We have many exciting things happening this month that we can’t wait to share with you. Here’s a few things you don’t want to forget… * Weekly drawings! This week we are giving away a Peony pattern! Stop in the store, share a Facebook post of ours, or regram an …
View Blog Post Outdoor Fabric is Here!
We just received our shipment of outdoor fabric! We are so excited about all the possibilities these have. Outdoor furniture, pillows, cusions and placements would all be amazing. But there are also a lot of great indoor possibilities too. Curtains in a really sunny room, shower curtains, or recovering dining room chairs (you could just …
View Blog Post Washi Dress Class
We recently finished up our first Washi Dress class! It was a two part class taught by the amzing Jean Sando. The Washi Dress holds a special place in our hearts. Remember this one? It’s been a year since Connie made the taxi cab washi. It’s traveled far and wide with us. The best memory …
View Blog Post Pattern Review: Super Tote by Noodlehead
We recently got a bag pattern by Noodlehead in our shop! The creative force behind Noodlehead, Anna Graham, has done an amazing job of writing really detailed patterns that walk you through each step of bag making. Our friend Sara was kind enough to review this pattern for us after her first try at a …
View Blog Post Cozy in Flannel
So I think we can all agree that this winter has been awful and it’s time to move on and be nice out already! Right? But, in the meantime, we have some cozy flannel goodness to share with you – while you still need it! First up is the Wiksten Tova. A quick Google image …
View Blog Post Modern Textiles T-Shirt Re-Do
Okay, so you pulled out the boxes of cold weather clothes and they are less than exciting, right? Our latest project is perfect for refreshing your fall & winter wardrobe with some fun fabric! It’s really simple and super quick. Find detailed instructions, illustrations and a pattern for the pocket for free right here. Choosing …
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