I usually don’t blog about myself or my experiences. I’m as shy online as I am in real life, so I sometimes break a sweat when I have to reveal. On rare occasions, however, I do like to go on about things I find important. Despite my current career of luxury in which I putz[…]
Batting Guide from Amy of Happy Things
Once you have pieced a beautiful patchwork top, the next step in the quilt making process requires batting. (Or perhaps it is called wadding where you live?) Batting is simply the stuff in the middle of your quilt – the layer between the front and the back that gives your quilt dimension and warmth. Batting[…]
Kids Patchwork Scarf Tutorial
Are you ready to sew along? Let’s all make patchwork scarves to keep the kids warm through the fall and winter! Anything goes and we can’t wait to see what you create. You can follow our little tutorial or do it your own way. If you’re on the beginning end of the sewing spectrum the[…]
How to Modify Pants Patterns for Babies and Kids
For a few years, I made baby and toddler pants for a living. I’ve also made and modified lots of pants for my daughter and her friends. I find that baby and kid pants patterns often need a little tweaking. Once you get it right though, you can use the same pattern over and over.[…]
Stash and Dash Bag Pattern Review
Pattern Stash and Dash Bags by Amy Butler Description Small bags for life’s essentials. Stash and Dash Bag by Rachel Materials Light to medium weight fabric, sew-in interfacing, zipper and thread. Overall Design I love little bags. It’s great to be able to throw small things like lip balm and keys into a small bag,[…]
Bag Lining Tutorials
There are various ways to put a lining in a bag; I am going to try to describe two methods I use. The first method involves simply inserting the lining into the bag and finishing the raw edges with a binding. You could use this method with most any style of purse; the one I’m[…]