3 Tips for making the Faux Wrap Skirt - Just for You Selfish Sewing book

Hello again! I am excited to show you another skirt finish today. I made the Faux Wrap skirt again from my book, Just For You: Selfish Sewing.  Keep reading for 3 tips for making this cute and supercomfortable skirt!

Pom Pom Pillow: Tips and tricks for Sew-In Pom Poms

Hooray for Friday! I'm off to the zoo with my little one this morning! Before I head out I wanted to show you the cute Pom Pom pillow I made! 

Rainbow Zipper Pouch Tutorial

 Make a cute rainbow zipper pouch to share some joy this St Patrick's day! I'm not Irish but I'm all for a celebrating a holiday with mischievous leprechauns, gold, and rainbows. At the end of a rainbow you'll find a pot of gold right?  Why not fill a Rainbow pouch with 'gold' and deliver it to a friend.

Bejeweled Churn Dash Finished Quilt

Hello Sewing Friends!  I've got some big news to share. I FINISHED my Bejeweled Churn Dash quilt! I made this quilt top years ago and it's been patiently waiting  in my closet for me to quilt it.

Sew Your Scraps Challenge Sewing Progress

Hello Sewing Friends! As you know I have been sewing my way through my scraps and trying to get in at least 15 minutes a day sewing them together. I finished up all my colors and I think I have enough to make my rainbow quilt. 

Scout Book Hanging Pocket Tutorial

One of the things I love about having my sewing machine sitting at the ready is that I can quickly sew things for my family and my home as the need arises. This week I used my sewing skills to solve a little organization dilemma, and whipped up a little book pocket for my son's scout book. It has been the perfect solution for busy nights. I'll show you how to make one too!

Road Trip Toiletry Bag PDF Sewing Pattern

I made a fun project this month that I get to share with you today. It's a Toiletry Bag for Dad, just in time for some Father's Day sewing. I don't know about you but the Dad's in my life are hard to sew for, but this is the perfect gift. Manly on the outside, personalized and fun on the inside.

How to Clean a Self Healing Cutting Mat

 Hello Sewing friends! Does your cutting mat ever get filled up with fibers from cutting fabric or batting? Today I'm going to show you the easiest way to get those fibers out and clean up that messy dirty  mat.

Pixelated Heart Quilt: Whole Quilt Chain Piecing Technique

I always ooh and aaahh at all the Pixel Heart Quilts that pop up around this time of year. I'm so happy I finally made one of my own because it was FUN! I figured out a way to chain piece it so all those little squares would stay in order without me having to think about it as I sew. Today I'm going to show you how I did it! 

Printable Fantasy Dragon Valentine's Cards

My niece, Melinda,  has been obsessed with dragons ever since I can remember. She reads about them, collects them, and loves to draw them. She came up with some fun ideas drew these amazing printable Valentine's cards and is selling them in my Etsy Shop!