I’m totally feeling the about-to-be-summer....

A couple of weeks ago was...

This past week was the H+H Americas trade show in Chicago. I wish...

I decided to keep things simple and let the rose gold shine by....

Hey! It’s finally feeling like...

I love a sunshine yellow fabric. As soon as I saw this....

I am so excited to introduce you to my...

I am excited to share my newest...

2024 came and went. It’s amazing to me that it’s already time to...

This solid 241 Tote is one I’ve been meaning to...

I’ve been meaning to show off this waxed canvas and Pendleton Oxbow Tote.....

Yayyyy! I finished my oldest daughter’s college quilt and....

What’s not to love about a floral Plover Pouch?! This floral got my attention...

Happy August! New! Plover Pouch Pattern! I’m excited to introduce you to my newest pattern...

This Canyon Springs Buckthorn Backpack just had to be! I recently added some striped webbing...

What’s not to love about a waxed canvas Oxbow Tote?! Waxed canvas is definitely

I couldn’t think of a better time to share this Ode to Lizzy House quilt...

I made this cork Firefly Tote quite...

It had been too long since I’ve made one of these...

I know, it’s been slow going here on the blog. I’ve been busy not taking pictures of my final projects; even worse....

Hope you had a great weekend! I made another Buckthorn Tote....

When I was envisioning the different Big Sur prints for my collection, I knew this Poolside Tote in...

Okay, this is the Studio Tunic in Riverbend Essex and it might be one of my favorite makes! I know, I’m sure...

I had the Yuma fabric pulled into a few different piles, so I knew I would end upmaking a Yuma Oxbow Tote!

Welcome to the Oxbow Tote Sew-Along Part 2...

Welcome to the Oxbow Tote Sew-Along Part 1! I’m so excited to have you join along! Here’s the schedule...

2023 went by in a flash honestly. I’m constantly working...

I can’t believe I let this navy Mini Making Backpack sit in my closet without

I can’t believe I never shared this floral version of my Haralson pattern here on the blog...

You know I’m a big advocate for making usable things! My Pepin Tote in Riverbend is.....

These Wool + Wax Totes in Riverbend might just be the gift that keeps on giving this year...

You know I love a garment out of Essex, right?! This Heather Blazer in Riverbend feels right at home. When Friday Pattern Co. released...

Cutie cute cute alert! Yep, can’t resist these little nuggets. These are my Yarrow Pouches in Riverbend.....

Welcome to the Buckthorn Backpack + Tote Sew-Along Part 3! We’re on the last few steps, hope you’ve had fun! Can’t wait to finish up today...

Welcome to the Buckthorn Backpack + Tote Sew-Along Part 2! I’m so excited to have...

Welcome to the Buckthorn Backpack + Tote Sew-Along Part 1! I’m so excited to have you join along! 

Here’s the schedule I’ll be following for the sew-along...

I knew I wanted to make a baby quilt using my new collection. So this Fireside Quilt– Riverbend felt just right!

I really enjoyed making this set! This is the Caravan Tote & Pouch–Riverbend. I started because I wanted to make a new sample using Riverbend. I hadn’t...

Honestly, this might be my most favorite quilt. This is my Floored Quilt – Riverbend!

I keep a little list of quilts I want to make for when I feel like making...

Might as well share the Buckthorn TOTE that I made! This is my Buckthorn Tote – Riverbend style! Hope you spotted the Buckthorn Backpack that I shared earlier. I...

Kicking things off for Riverbend with this Buckthorn Backpack! Riverbend is my newest fabric collection for Robert Kaufman Fabrics – this is my 5th fabric collection with...

Today I’m sharing the backstory and inspiration of my newest fabric collection, Riverbend.

Hope you all are having a great summer so far (and winter for those in the Southern Hemisphere!). I finished up a personal project that I’ve been working on for...

Okay! This olive twill Haralson just had to be shared. I drug my feet big time in getting final photos of the last few Haralson bags I’ve made.

Thanks so much to everyone who joined along in our little sew-along! I wanted to show you my black and linen Haralson Bag that I sewed during the filming....

Welcome to the Haralson Bag Sew-Along Part 2! I’m so excited to have you join along! 

Welcome to the Haralson Bag Sew-Along Part 1! I’m so excited to have you join along! 

Happy February! I’m excited to introduce you to my newest pattern, the Haralson Belt Bag!

2022 was actually pretty fun! Again this year I had to take a scroll through my pictures to figure out what exactly happened this year.

The pieces to this Denim and Walnut Redwood Tote were cut over a year ago. I was deep into making all the samples for my Around the Bend fabric...

2022 Thankful Sale is here! All sewing patterns and leather* 20% off!

Cute little wallet alert! Sorry if this distracts you from your to-do list, but these are too cute not to share. These are mini Minimalist Wallets showcasing Around...

Yayyyy! A quilt!!! I love quilts! I think you probably might, too! This is the only project I didn’t personally make for my new fabric collection. My friend Emily of...

This project makes me happy! I hadn’t made a Road Trip case in quite a while, so it was fun to pull some fat quarters to get started on this...

Here’s my Olive backpack, plus I’m sharing Dry Oilskin tips today! This fabric is one of those colors that shifts depending on the lighting!

I think this set of Firefly Totes using Around the Bend might be my favorite non-quilt project of the group! Picking out different canvas and Essex pairings is...

I always appreciate a fun and quick project – so in steps the mini Hillside Tote! I love this pattern for its simplicity. It’s the perfect opportunity to showcase...

Hope the last days of August are treating you well! My kids are back in school already – I have two High Schoolers this year. Wow! Our summer was packed...

A dress! You know it wouldn’t be complete without showing you what you can make for garments! This is the Farrow Dress featuring Around the Bend! If you’re looking...

Sewing projects that highlight a favorite fabric are always my fave. I like to let large-scale designs take the stage and leave room for a few supporting roles with the...

Even though the recent addition to the Making Backpack was all about the Mini version, I couldn’t resist having a little fun with the Regular size. A denim...

Each new fabric collection I design has a favorite sample or two. I think this Fat Quarter Shuffle quilt featuring Around the Bend might be one of them! Quilts...

It’s been wayyy too long since I’ve made a Redwood Tote! I have absolutely loved using my own! So I figured that a Redwood Tote using Around the Bend would...

July is here! That also means my newest fabric collection, Around the Bend, starts shipping to stores! Be sure to ask your local quilt shop if they’ve ordered it! All of...

I couldn’t resist this fabric combination when I spotted it on my cutting table! This is the regular sizeMaking Backpackfeaturing Camellia by Melody Miller forRuby Star Society!

I just love how this one turned out! I had so many piles of different fabric combinations, but this one found its way to the top! This beautiful bronze mini...

I am so excited to re-introduce you to the Making Backpack pattern! I’ve added a new (mini!) size & added a BONUS alternate zippered front pocket option, too!  

You know I love sewing for babies, right? I know it’s been a bit since I’ve made anything — but there’s a new baby in town! That always spurs me...

Oh my gosh you guys!!!! I am so thrilled with this project! My daughter went on her school trip to Disney last week and she requested a mini backpack. You...

I know you may have seen a quick glimpse of this sample in the Yarrow Sew-along video or in the pattern itself, but today I’m showing it off in all...

Hope you’re gearing up for a fun weekend! I wanted to share with you that I finally added my Wood Carrier PDF Pattern to my shop! This pattern was part of Making magazine’s...

I think I was feeling pretty spring-y when I made these two yellow and floral Yarrows! If you’ve been here long enough, you know I’m a fan of yellow and mustard...

Welcome to the Yarrow Wristlet & Pouch Complete Sew-along! This post contains the full list of newsletter’s that were sent out for the Yarrow Sew-Along (this sew-along was originally published...

Thank you all so much for your support of my newest pattern, the Yarrow Wristlet & Pouch. I don’t know what I was expecting, but I’m so glad that so...

Whew! 2021 was a year that seemed to fly by, but we made it! A look back through my camera roll and pictures always helps me to see what exactly...