7 Handmade Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Mother’s Day is rapidly approaching, and, of all the days of the year, this is the day where you want to go all out.

After all, our mom’s have done so much for us over the years. They’re our biggest champions and sometimes most vocal critics! But, through it all, they have our best interests at heart.

So, on the day that celebrates the woman who’s usually behind the scenes, showing up on the daily and just getting things done let’s make this a day that lets her shine.

Favourite Thread Weight | April Aurifil Artisan Challenge

I’m super bummed! I had THE funnest project planned for you to showcase my favourite Aurifil Thread weight and then – BAM – Covid hit and lots of plans had to be postponed.

Since I had to pack up and leave unexpectedly, I’ve found myself without my sewing machine.

Eeeeeek.

What's In Your Sewing Bag? | Special Guest: Ange from A Little Patchwork

You know those people that pop up in your Instagram feed and instantly bring a smile to your face?

It’s as though no matter how you’re feeling, as soon as you see their work you:

(1) instantly know it’s theirs; and

(2) it instantly brightens your day.

That’s what Ange’s work does for me. 

Quilt Buzz Podcast Interview

I’m so excited to share with you that today’s the day my quilty chat goes live!!

I remember being super touched and honoured when the team behind Quilt Buzz Podcast reached out to invite me as a guest.

Improv Quilted Storage Boxes | Organize Your Fabric Scraps

Need a little incentive to get your fabric scraps tamed?

I’ve got just the project for you!

I’m fresh off the 7-Day Scrap Sorting Challenge and super fired up to see my scraps all sorted by colour and in the process of being neatly stored away.

7-Day Scrap Sorting Challenge - Tame Your Scraps

Got some fabric scraps kicking around your sewing room?

Me too!

The other day I shared that I was slowly working on a little spring cleaning of my scraps while self isolating during the Covid-19 outbreak.

I asked whether you’d like to spring clean our scraps together and I was surprised by how many of you wanted in on the tidying fun!

What's In Your Sewing Bag? Special Guest: Amanda Carye from Broadcloth Studio

Are you ready for the next installment of What’s In Your Sewing Bag series?

In case you missed the kickoff a few weeks back, you can read it here.

Otherwise, grab a hot cuppa coffee (or tea!) and settle in for the fantabulous and hilarious Amanda Carye – of Broadcloth Studio – a modern quilt pattern designer who shares my love for bold design.