King-Size Communique Quilt Layout

By Andrea | February 21, 2018 |

I recently released the throw quilt pattern from my Communique Quilt, but have talked to a few people who are interested in making the design into a bed quilt.  Because of this, I’ve set up the full king-size layout for you.   In this version of the pattern, I’ve marked the throw quilt design in…

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New Look

By Andrea | December 18, 2014 |

You may have noticed that I’ve been playing around with some updates around the site over the last few days.  I’ve changed up some of the artwork in an attempt to create a look that I feel reflects me a little better than the previous design did. Not that I didn’t love the old design.…

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Quilting Bucket List

By Andrea | March 17, 2014 |

Just as most “normal” people make lists of places they want to go, and things they want to do before they “kick the bucket”, I as a quilter have a Quilting Bucket List. It’s made up of fabrics I feel that I *must* use and patterns I’m dying to try. The Dresden Plate I would…

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Scaling Pattern Pieces – A Tutorial

By Andrea | October 7, 2013 |

Ok, you’ve found the PERFECT bag pattern.  You absolutely adore it.  BUT it’s not the right size!  What do you do? Do you pout about it and spend another 10 hours scouring the internet for the perfect downloadable pattern, or do you adjust it yourself?  If you’re like me, you adjust it yourself.  And here’s…

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Coming Up – Purse Palooza

By Andrea | September 20, 2013 |

I am super excited to announce that I will be participating in Purse Palooza 2013 over at Sew Sweetness. I’ll be reviewing the Michelle Patterns Pleated Wristlet (her versions pictured below) on October 4th.  That’s in exactly 2 weeks! So be sure to stop by Sara’s blog to see my finished product, what I thought…

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An Everyday Party Dress

By Andrea | June 17, 2013 |

I am absolutely in love with my final project for the 2013 Summer of No Pants.  It started with a vintage bed sheet and a copy of the Vintage Vogue V2903 pattern. I absolutely love the print from the sheet.  The yellow tone on tone design with orange and white accents is beautiful.  You don’t…

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SONP Sneak Peek

By Andrea | June 12, 2013 |

Ok, so I normally try not to show off my sewing projects until they’re completed, but I just had to show you the progress on my final Summer of No Pants sewing project entry.  This project is brought to you by a Vintage Vogue pattern and a bed sheet. After quite a bit of seam…

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Classic Navy Pencil Skirt

By Andrea | June 6, 2013 |

Yesterday, I shared with you the floral pencil skirt I originally made as a wearable muslin.  Today, I’m sharing the skirt that muslin was for.  I present to you a classically simple navy twill pencil skirt. This is the second of my Summer of No Pants 2013 (#SONP2013) sewing projects. The twill I used for…

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