simple gifts

Starting a new quilt always feels like a gift. Choosing a pattern, selecting colors and fabrics, cutting into the cloth - these fresh possibilities create a sense of energy and even adventure.

Rachel HauserSeptember 29, 2017scraps, musings, patchwork Comments

Sweet Josephine Success!

I have great news! My Josephine top in Rifle Paper rayon came out wonderfully! I love, love, LOVE it and have already worn it multiple times.

Rachel HauserSeptember 27, 2017women's clothing, rayon Comments

this Weekend in Blogs

This weekend as I savored some of my favorite blogs, I thought about how different the blogosphere is these days. When I visit Bloglovin there aren't many recent posts

Rachel HauserSeptember 25, 2017blogging Comments

Elora, 10 months

There is no more perfect baby than your own happy child! We are all beaming from the inside out as we see her discover and enjoy this world. 10 months old is a wonderful age.

Rachel HauserSeptember 22, 2017family Comments

Oh, Joy! a free sample

I just know you will be so glad if you choose to join us at Stitched Holiday, so how about a Free Sample? You can access the first technique video and the first project now...

Rachel HauserSeptember 21, 2017courses Comments

circle round

Autumn is coming. It's only a whisper here in the south, with the dogwood trees starting to redden and the apples coming into season. I love this time of year!

Rachel HauserSeptember 20, 2017paper piecing, applique, hand sewn Comments

::Stitched Holiday:: Registration is Open

Fa la la la la

Rachel HauserSeptember 18, 2017courses Comments

Color Inspiration + Kits for Stitched Holiday

What feeling would you like your home decor to create? And then, what feeling does it have at the moment? Those are two very different questions

Rachel HauserSeptember 15, 2017courses, decor, color schemes Comments

for me + for baby

Guess what? I made a new practice top "muslin", and it came out pretty great on the first try! On many recommendations, I purchased the Josephine top pattern by Made by Rae.

Rachel HauserSeptember 13, 2017snaps, for baby, women's clothing Comments

Flurry Wool Quilt

Remember last fall when I hosted 30 Days of Quilt Design? One of my designs received a lot of requests for a pattern. I called it Flurry

Applique QuiltsRachel HauserSeptember 12, 2017applique, courses, finished quilts Comments

do. Good Stitches

It's time for another round up of lovely charity quilt finishes! do. Good Stitches is a modern online community that quilts for good. Find out how you can get involved...

Rachel HauserSeptember 8, 2017do good stitches, charity, quilting bee Comments

crafting Family Traditions

Think of the holidays as an opportunity to shape your family culture. Each family gets to decide what matters to them, what traditions reflect their values, what ways of spending time

Rachel HauserSeptember 6, 2017family, courses, Handmade Holidays, Christmas, canvas Comments

bandana bib Bonanza

How's that for a title? I've got to tell you about my latest craze, but first I want to thank you for your helpful and supportive comments on my Sorbetto Muslin.

Rachel HauserSeptember 4, 2017for baby Comments