I would love to hang a quilt in my living room that adds warmth and artistry to our space. But, designing a quilt for this task is intimidating! Where to even begin? These are some questions to consider: environment, style, color, format + finishing.
Read MoreFor four years now I’ve been sewing together diamonds and kites and crowns. Each stitch by hand and only when my heart desired. Progress came mostly in bursts during my travels. But now all the blocks are sewn and the cadence has changed.
Read MoreA decade ago I started recovering dining chair cushions, and I’m quite sure I’ll never stop. It is such a quick and rewarding way to brighten your life with your favorite fabrics. This time I have a definite favorite, and you might be surprised that it’s the black chair. Whaaaat?
Read MoreSometimes sewing makes me feel like a magical creature. I’m still amazed that I can transform a pile of cloth into a whole new look for a room. I used Kismet fabrics to make a new set of patchwork curtains in February, and since then I’ve been gradually changing things here and there in the living room to evolve the space.
Read MoreLast week’s splendid pile of Kismet fabrics has been transformed into boho style patchwork curtains. I couldn’t be happier with the way it pulls the two ends of our living room/dining room space together. The room feels at once more harmonious. It’s amazing how much curtains can really enrich a space!
Read MoreSometimes fabric is love at first sight. That’s how it was for me with Kismet. This collection was released in 2020, when I was totally engrossed in shopping for our new home. Even so, Kismet stood out to me, and I wished I had an excuse to buy the whole thing. But I didn’t, at the time, and I expected I would miss my chance with it.
Read MoreHere’s my freshly organized sewing room complete with fabric shelves, scrap storage, quilter’s work table, design wall and, of course, my longarm sewing machine. How do I manage to fit it all in one room? Come right in, my friend. I’ll show you around!
Read MoreIf selling a home can be long and arduous in America, the opposite is true in The Netherlands. Selling is easy, but buying a home here - that’s the hard part. Here are all the juicy details about buying and selling a Dutch home.
Read MoreI hung my favorite curtains! These voile patchwork curtains are one of the favorite things I’ve ever made. They’re exuberant, floaty, fun prettiness that I get to enjoy every day.
Read MoreWe’ve moved! Today boxes are everywhere and there’s much to do. Meanwhile, I thought I’d share some before and after pictures so that you can see what we’ve been busy with over the past few weeks. The renovation was messy, but exciting!
Read MoreWeaving together my life as a maker and other spheres of life: Best of February, an optimistic new book recommendation, a few shots of our renovation in process and a little update on Elora.
Read MoreDo you know what I love? Using patchwork to recover dining room chairs. It’s makes them so fresh and full of personality, and is rather easy to do. Here are the steps to make it happen!
Read MoreHappy Monday, friends! Today is the last week of our summer sew-along. I have a finished quilt top to show you! But first, some tips for joining your blocks.
Read MoreWe knew it would be different. We knew they would be smaller, with petite back yard “gardens” and neighbors close at hand. Coming from the US to The Netherlands, we expected to make compromises as we searched for a new home. But we didn’t know the half of it.
Read MoreWhile there have been days where it feels like we’re not making any headway on our goals, over three week’s time we have certainly gotten somewhere. Let me catch you up!
Read MoreWhen I feel overwhelmed by all that must be done, I often start with the little things. Tackling a few minor tasks and being able to cross them off my list, settles my spirit...
Read MoreDo you know what I think when I buy a new dining chair with a padded seat? I think Patchwork. It's so easy to wrap and staple a dining chair cushion with quilted patchwork.
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