I’m not a huge fan of dyeing things one solid color, so when I was planning out my dotted batik tank top I thought it would look really cool if the darkest color was in… Read More »Simple Dyed Ombre (Dilution Method)
Washable gel glue resist is a super simple way to create a neat effect on your fabric. The glue prevents the dye from sticking to the fabric so those areas will stay the original fabric… Read More »Washable Gel Glue Resist Batik
Ever since I first saw the first ice dyed fabric on Pinterest, I have been dying to try it (pun intended)! It makes dreamily melded colors and they always seem to turn out so beautiful.… Read More »How to Ice Dye
This is the method that is commonly used in tie dyeing, but that’s not all it’s good for! This is a good starting point to create a bunch of different variations of dye methods! Supplies:… Read More »Basic Dye Method
Last week I talked about turned edge applique using interfacing which is my favorite way to add appliques. This week I want to share a method for applique that had disastrous results. It’s called fusible… Read More »Fusible Interfacing: A Cautionary Tale (and a Stitch Comparison)
I love applique because it’s so versatile and I end up using it in a lot of my work. It just gives more freedom to do crazy designs that you wouldn’t be able to accomplish… Read More »How to Make a Turned Edge Applique Using Interfacing
My youngest is one of those people who knows exactly what he wants and is unconcerned with what other people think about it. Favorite color? Orange – which is very fitting for his outgoing, happy-go-lucky… Read More »Reversible Orange Dancing Elephant Quilt
Since last week I showed you all my glow-in-the-dark space quilt I thought I would share a few things I learned about glow-in-the-dark thread along the way. It’s seriously fun stuff. You can use it… Read More »Glow-in-the-Dark Thread Tips
My kids love glow in the dark things and since my oldest is obsessed with space (seriously, he has brought home space books from the school library every week for the last two years straight),… Read More »Glow-in-the-Dark Space Quilt
My entire family got that nasty flu that was going around this winter and for a couple months straight someone was sick every day. Since then I’ve been working on catching up on all the… Read More »Tips for Cleaning your Sewing Machine
While the other boys are dressing up for Halloween as scary monsters and superheroes, what does my 8 year old want to be? A squirrel. A big ‘ol fuzzy squirrel because, in his words, they’re… Read More »Tips for Sewing with Faux Fur
Welcome to my new website! I am so excited to have this project finally up and running! I’ve wanted to do this for a couple years now and I’ve been slowly working on it… Read More »Welcome!