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Colorful Caddy

Everyone needs a little more organization in their lives, right? This beautiful caddy is perfect for carrying around a few supplies, keeping your car essentials organized, or storing craft or office supplies. This pattern from byannie.com is the perfect size and is full of pockets to hold anything you need. This piece uses the sameContinue reading “Colorful Caddy”

Bright Side Mojave Quilt

After all the quilts I’ve made, I’ve yet to make one that I decided to keep. It is just so much fun to give them away! When I saw this quilt pattern I knew it was our style. I made this quilt this summer as a gift for my husband (and myself). It has foundContinue reading “Bright Side Mojave Quilt”

Bloom Quilt (Take 2)

When we found out we were pregnant with our second daughter, I knew then that I wanted to make her a matching Bloom quilt to her sister. I loved making Lori Holt’s pattern and loved the idea of the two girls having similar quilts to one another. Someday if they share a room together, wouldn’tContinue reading “Bloom Quilt (Take 2)”

EttaVee Fabric Zip Bag

I have been a huge fan of the artist Jessi Raulet after finding her on her EttaVee Instagram. I’m obsessed with her vivid colors and movement and basically want everything she paints. When I found out she had made a line of fabric, I knew I wanted to use some to make handmade bags. IContinue reading “EttaVee Fabric Zip Bag”

Stars and Stripes Quilt

A good friend and mentor of mine absolutely loves all things Americana. Her summer cottage is decorated with lots of reds, whites and blues and the Fourth of July is her favorite holiday. I knew she would love this Stars and Stripes design by Thimble Blossoms! The fabrics are a mix of Bonnie and CamilleContinue reading “Stars and Stripes Quilt”

Sewing Machine Cover

One of my favorite artists right now is Jessi Raulet who I found on her EttaVee Instagram. When I discovered she had made a line of fabric, I knew I wanted to use some to make a cover for my sewing machine. When Covid hit we realized we would rarely be having extra people inContinue reading “Sewing Machine Cover”

Starlight Sampler Quilt

One of the beautiful joys in the midst of all of the hardships of 2020 was finding lots of new time for finishing works in progress that had been sitting in my sewing cabinet. I started this gorgeous star quilt in January of 2017 and was able to finish it in June of 2020. TheContinue reading “Starlight Sampler Quilt”

Vintage Tablecloth Quilt

This quilt was such an honor to get to work on. It was made from vintage tablecloths that my sister received that had once belonged to our grandparents. She came to me hoping I could turn them into a special keepsake. I absolutely love how they came together in this quilt! Many of the tableclothsContinue reading “Vintage Tablecloth Quilt”

Hexi Framed Quilt

For a long time I’ve loved making patterns by Emily Dennis of Quilty Love. I’d been wanting to make a Hexi Framed quilt and finally found the right mix of fabrics to inspire me! I absolutely love the mix of fun and funky fabrics. Most are Art Gallery fabrics from a variety of designers. Emily’sContinue reading “Hexi Framed Quilt”

Tulip Wall Hanging

Here in West Michigan, tulips are a serious deal. We live just about 30 minutes from Holland, Michigan, a city that holds an annual Tulip Time Festival that draws people from all over the world. Tulips fill all of downtown and it’s quite magical. There wasn’t much celebrating for Tulip Time this year due toContinue reading “Tulip Wall Hanging”