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Learn how the Patchwork Planner will help you get your projects laid out step by step and onto your calendar.
New weekly and daily pages + bundles of extras like notes, resources, shopping lists and swatch keepers.

Buy the Patchwork Planner here.

I’m super excited about the new layout (as far as access goes) for the planner.

It’s all about making it personalized and all about you.

You are able to print off what you’d like, build a planner you’ll actually use and love!

The whole planner is still intact. There were not ...

We need a sew along for Autumn Jubilee, and this year I was inspired by a sew day with friends. We were chatting about things to sew that everyone can use, so while they were here, I got out my graph paper and a pencil. I drew a quick sketch with dimensions, then an idea happened as it often does for something new and different. This handbag will have versatility, be unique in your choices of fabrics from your stash, and useful. Today we’ll get started, and then finish in two weeks.

For our excursions about town in the ...

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gathering bits and pieces to fill pages in an artist book
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I suppose it’s is starting to be on our minds more these days. The holidays are rapidly approaching and we are starting to gear up for holiday shopping. Some of us may be thinking about it a little earlier this year as shipping and finding items in stock has been an issue these days. Well okay, I am…or at least I’m trying to get everything organized.

However, there are quite a few of us who do homemade gifts. Afghans, quilts, scarves, or whatever our minds can conceive. Some take a lot of care and research favorite colors ...

If you’re looking for a fun and unique Halloween decor piece, look no further than this Spider Web Table Topper. While the lace-like technique used to put these pieces together is perfect for some spooky fun, it will work perfectly in seasonal decor of all kinds – just change out the thread color for a […]

Halloween is just around the corner and this year when you’re doing your shopping, keep more than just the Trick-or-Treaters in mind! Thanks to Jenny’s creativity, you can take all of those old candy wrappers and bags and create a one-of-a-kind gift (or fun little project for yourself!) using no more than the wrappers, a little scrap fabric and batting, a zipper and some Heat N Bond Iron-on Vinyl!

Supplies Needed

One Empty Candy Wrapper (A Fat Quarter also works great!)

One Package of Fusible Fleece 45″x60 ...

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I have been creating little embellishments, small pieces of embroidery and patchwork using paper and cloth.
Having a collection of these pieces to hand is essential when I create a new artist book. They fill pages, they are extra adornment
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Ready to have some fun with your embroidery machines? Get out a bunch of fall color rayon threads, and sew along as we are going to do a fun and quick project that can be finished in just a couple of hours. Today we’ll so some stitch outs, as you’ll want more than just one! For my first choice, I’ll be stitching out the motif on the center right of the card below, but note that I’ll change the green leaves to a fall color. I set out my threads in an egg carton with the ...

 This morning we received the most welcome rain in a while. I think it’s been at least two or three weeks since we’ve had a drop of rain.

So this morning while sitting on the porch having my coffee we were able to enjoy the rain. 

I’ve been able to keep up my morning routine during my cancer journey, which is to get my planner/journal and write about anything that crosses my mind in it and then also plan what I hope to get done today. I also have a daily reading that I will do ...

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 This is my favorite time of year and month.

I've been needing to write and give an update on myself and what's been going on.

Life is good right now. I had my 6 month scan after chemo and it was cancer free. It was stressful time not knowing what the scan would show and this will not be the last scan. I feel like I should maybe find someone I can talk to on how to be able to deal with this. It's my new normal and there has to be a ...

I’m so excited to share this fun Headphones quilt block as part of the Sew Much Fun Quilt tour! There are lots of quilting-themed quilt blocks that have been shared as part of this tour. Sewing Machines, thread, and notions are all essential tools for quilters. But when I thought about making a quilt block […]

Sometimes when I am overthinking things, the world just seems strange. Who would have envisioned that we would be wandering around with miniature computers that make phone calls and are small enough to fit in our pockets? Who can now envision their life without one? They certainly do make things easier or at least a little more instant.

I will confess that I do not know much about quilting apps. In fact, there is only one that I have sporadically used and that is QuiltingCalc. However, since phones also have calculators I found that I wasn’t really using it ...

Adventure awaits you in the September Sew Sampler box this month! We’ve traveled long distances to find this unique sampling of inspiring quilting fabrics and notions. Americana-themed fabrics mixed with fun scents and a stunning quilt pattern will have you ready for this journey. Let’s take a look at what we’ve included this month!

Belle Isle 8-Piece Fat Quarter Bundle by Minick & Simpson for Moda Fabrics
Sew Sampler got it first! Fat Quarter Shop exclusive!

Easy, breezy feels await you with Belle Isle! Bright reds, blues and creams are adorned with traditional florals, paisleys, plaids and stars ...

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it's baby time at my place!!
I hope crochet is allowed? I am expecting two, yes two! grandchildren in the new year so am crocheting whilst continuing with my embroidery...phew!