We’re not quite in back to school mode here, but I know lots of you are and some have already sent their little ones off for the first day. When my older son started preschool years ago, I sent him off with a small fabric backpack with a drawstring top - it was cute and […]
I had mentioned in my earlier Ruby Dress post that I had already made the Made-By-Rae Ruby pattern as a top as well. As promised, here it is. I like to call this “How to Make a Ruby Top Out of Two Half Yard Cuts of Fabric.” I had only a half yard of each […]
Did you know that we’ve started stocking sewing patterns? Our pattern orders are still coming in, but several are already listed for sale in the shop. One of them is the Wiksten Tova. If you’ve been around the online sewing block, no doubt you’ve seen the Tova in one form or another - and perhaps […]
So, have you met double gauze? If not, allow me to introduce you. She is soft and comfy. Breathable and airy, yet not sheer. This is the fabric in which you want to gently swaddle a sweet, newborn babe. Or…for those of us into selfish sewing, swathe yourself! Whether you make a soft quilt, a […]
If you are like me, summer hit and you realized your kids didn’t have enough summer clothes. Sunny Day Shorts to the rescue! This is another free pattern from oliver+s which means you can be sure the pattern is very well written and if you find yourself in need of more visual help, there is […]
Yes, those are whales. Lovely blue whales, and lots of them. As soon as I saw this fabric, I knew I wanted to wear it. It is from a line of quilting cotton called Hearty Good Wishes from designer Janet Clare. It has been discontinued, so I’m sorry to say it’s not available in the […]
Does anything scream summer like gingham does? I think not. As soon as I saw this ruffled halter pattern (it’s a free download!), I knew I had to make it for my daughter. I loved the sample in gingham and I just so happen to have quite a bit of gingham in my stash. For […]
Recently, we shared our excitement with you over the new line of American Made Brand cotton solids, available in the shop, and now we want to spread news of AMB’s Celebrating Farm to Fabric Challenge, a juried exhibition of quilts made exclusively from AMB solids that speak to the theme Celebrating Farm to Fabric. Registration has […]
Local Makers, mark your calendars! We’re pleased to announce our first fabric trunk show on July 20th. We have been invited by Pittsburgh’s Cut and Sew Studio to make our fabrics available to you in person! We now invite you to come and feel the fabrics and get inspired to sew something lovely - you’ll […]
June is Made for Kids month in which we encourage our kids to wear and enjoy their handmade items! I have such fond memories of my mom sewing for me and my brothers. I loved getting to choose fabrics for dresses, nightgowns, fantastically printed corduroy pants, and lots of knit tees. This eventually led to […]
