Esmeralda’s Garden Sew Along is now over. If you would like more information on the pattern, GO HERE.  My current Sew alongs can be found here: Seagull Paradise and Monthly Table Runner Series. Esmeralda’s Garden features cute forest creatures, and wild flowers using the bright colors of Kaffe Fassett fabric against a navy blue background.  […] Read the full article →

It’s time for another Bench Pillow pattern!  Each month this year, I am offering a new bench pillow pattern free for one month only. NOTE: This Series has ended.  Please check out my new Table Runner Series Sew Along!  For previous patterns, go to my pattern shop. Start with one bench pillow form. Then change out […] Read the full article →

Seagull Paradise is my latest quilt pattern sew-along!  Each month, I will be releasing one block of this fun quilt pattern absolutely free!  Don’t miss a block and sign up to subscribe to my newsletters for reminders! Today, I am releasing Block #5 of Seagull Paradise- the Fish Block! Seagull Paradise is a fun happy quilt […] Read the full article →

Esmeralda’s Garden Sew Along is now over. If you would like more information on the pattern, GO HERE.  My current Sew alongs can be found here: Seagull Paradise and Monthly Table Runner Series. Esmeralda’s Garden features cute forest creatures, and wild flowers using the bright colors of Kaffe Fassett fabric against a navy blue background.  […] Read the full article →

I love the Muppets.  Yep, I know I’m a bit old for those things, but sometimes you just need a breath of fresh air.  Maybe I never truly grew up, or maybe I just need a Muppet fix now and then.  Create a unique Muppet Tic Tac Toe game from recycled jar lids! Many years ago, […] Read the full article →

It’s time for another Free Bench Pillow pattern!  Each month this year, I am offering a new bench pillow pattern free for one month only. NOTE: This Series has ended.  Please check out my new Table Runner Series Sew Along!  For previous patterns, go to my pattern shop. Start with one bench pillow form. Then change […] Read the full article →

Esmeralda’s Garden Sew Along is now over. If you would like more information on the pattern, GO HERE.  My current Sew alongs can be found here: Seagull Paradise and Monthly Table Runner Series. Esmeralda’s Garden features cute forest creatures, and wild flowers using the bright colors of Kaffe Fassett fabric against a navy blue background.  […] Read the full article →

Do you ever get inspiration from strange places?  I mean other than Pinterest?  Places like the dollar store, grocery store and even Home Depot are full of great inspiration.  And oddly enough, even a simple mousetrap can become a tiny work of art… So I was perusing the dollar store the other day and ran […] Read the full article →

It’s time for another Free Bench Pillow pattern!  Each month this year, I am offering a new bench pillow pattern free for one month only. NOTE: This Series has ended.  Please check out my new Table Runner Series Sew Along!  For previous patterns, go to my pattern shop. Start with one bench pillow form. Then change […] Read the full article →

One of my latest hobbies is creating in miniature.  I have been working on a General Store and Quilt Shop over the past several months.  I would love to share my progress with you along with a few tips on how I am creating the tiny details. This shop is a work in progress and […] Read the full article →

Esmeralda’s Garden Sew Along is now over. If you would like more information on the pattern, GO HERE.  My current Sew alongs can be found here: Seagull Paradise and Monthly Table Runner Series. Esmeralda’s Garden features cute forest creatures, and wild flowers using the bright colors of Kaffe Fassett fabric against a navy blue background.  […] Read the full article →

Most of my quilt patterns include added embroidered details.  My latest pattern, Summer Pines, features a fun embroidery stitch called the Turkey Stitch which can be made into a head of hair.  Here is a quick tutorial on how to embroider hair! This year I decided to create a bench pillow cover for each month […] Read the full article →

It’s time for another Bench Pillow pattern!  Each month this year, I am offering a new bench pillow pattern free for one month only. NOTE: This Series has ended.  Please check out my new Table Runner Series Sew Along!  For previous patterns, go to my pattern shop. Start with one bench pillow form. Then change out […] Read the full article →

June is right around the corner and here in New York, we have finally gotten some summer weather.   I decided to add some bright color to my farmhouse.  I would love to show you how to create a colorful yo-yo pillow out of fabric scraps and a throw pillow! This is a great project to […] Read the full article →