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Happy Saturday- I’ve been playing around with a new project lately and thought I’d share a little update. Life has been busy, but getting back into creating has felt really good. I’m learning as I go, making mistakes, fixing them, and just enjoying the process. It’s not perfect — but it’s progress, and that’s what… Continue reading A Fall Sewing Update: My New Blouse Project – Simplicity 9470
Some days creativity arrives full of momentum, and other days it feels soft and slow. This week has definitely leaned toward the quiet side. I sat down in my sewing space with every intention of making big progress — maybe finish a block, maybe finally press that stack of half‑done pieces, maybe even tackle the… Continue reading Showing Up When Creativity Is Quiet
Happy Saturday - Cool weather, Penn State football, and a DIY project? Yes, please. This weekend we get to attend a Penn State game, and the cooler weather will be a nice change from what we’re used to here in Florida. I wanted a women’s white Penn State sweatshirt to wear later in the day,… Continue reading DIY Penn State Sweatshirt: Perfect for Game Day Fashion
Some days get away from me before I even realize it. I start with good intentions, a mental list of things I want to sew, and maybe even a project laid out on my table… but then life happens. Work, errands, dinner, family, the unexpected — and suddenly it’s late in the evening and I… Continue reading The Small Sewing Habit That Changed My Week
The Freedom Star Quilt pushed me in ways I didn’t expect — from endless seam‑ripping to the challenge of getting every point to line up just right. It wasn’t a smooth project, but the finished quilt top is beautiful and worth every frustrating moment. Not every quilt comes together easily, yet those challenges are often what help us grow the most as makers.
This patriotic quilt has tested my patience and precision, but it’s turning into something truly special. Each block holds seventy‑two tiny pieces, and though it’s far from perfect, the soft pinks and blues are coming together in a way that feels peaceful and heartfelt. I’m down to one last square — proof that slow progress can still be beautiful.
Happy Saturday! I hope you are having a wonderful week. July 4th is today, and I am starting on a new quilt to celebrate. I decided to do a patriotic quilt this year. No, it will not be done by tonight, but it will still be spectacular. It is hard to believe that our country… Continue reading Freedom Star Quilt – A Patriotic Start to July 4th
Finishing my formal dress for our Alaska cruise felt like such a summer win. I used New Look N6696 and stitched it up in a rich navy satin jacquard — simple lines, princess seams, and a few fit tweaks that made it just right. One summer goal officially checked off.
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I hope you have a wonderful weekend! It’s hard to believe we’re already in May—time has gone by so fast. Memorial Day will be here before we know it. I truly enjoy this time of year: seeing our American flag waving, fireworks lighting up the sky, barbecues, vacations, and a few extra days off to… Continue reading Sewing Machine Troubleshooting: What to Do When Your Machine Isn’t Working Right
