Here we are on the cusp of a new decade. If I look over my shoulder, I can see the last ten years falling away behind me. It’s all a bit overwhelming, no? And yet there is something wise in taking the time to gather ourselves before plunging ahead.
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What will you sew in 2020? A fresh new year is almost upon us, and with it comes choices and challenges and so many possibilities. Let 2020 be the year you make time to create with your hands, whatever form that takes for you.
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To all the sweet souls who stop by now and then: I wish you scrumptious food and loved ones near and happy surprises to give and to get. I wish you dear memories both old and new. I wish you a heart that is peaceful and bright, like the lights that shine on these very dark nights.
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Aria is really hard to shop for these days, but I had a late epiphany that I could make her something to do with knitting. She loves to knit, and said she said could use another yarn-keeper. This bento bag is super easy to sew!
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This week I had fun making doll clothes for Elora’s baby doll. They’re just simple things - diapers and bibs - easy for Elora to use in her pretend play. Doesn’t Dolly look sweet?
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Thanks so much for your interest in the Penny Sampler Pattern Club for 2020! It’s always a little magical to discover that an idea I’ve dreamed up is also inspiring to you. Today I’m sharing a quintessential Dutch block - the windmill.
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Ok, friends, this was NOT easy. It took pluck to push through with this project. I’m so glad to have made it to the other side and can’t wait to see Elora’s reaction on Christmas morning! Would you like to hear my “war” story?
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What is the difference between foundation piecing, paper piecing (machine paper piecing?) and English paper piecing? I had to sort it out for myself this week when I shared a sketch of my 2020 Pattern Club!
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When you’re inspired to start a new project, what comes first? Is it the fabric that catches your imagination or the project that simply must be made? It can go either way for me, but this time the fabric definitely came first. Enter the Darlings!
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Hip, hip hooray! What an amazing quilt-along this has been. Today we’ll celebrate your beautiful finished quilts and quilt tops, I’ll share my finished holiday Dear Dottie and award the grand prize. Cheers!
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When the weather turned quite chilly, I noticed our back door has a bit of a draft. What a good excuse for some patchwork! Nothing makes a living room more cozy, right? This simple tutorial creates a long, cylindrical draft stopper pillow.
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Weaving together my life as a maker and what’s happening in other spheres of life: Best of November, holiday gifting and sewing, Blue Elephant Stitches and some news - we’re planting ourselves in The Netherlands!.
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Almost finished! Let’s get these quilt tops ready for the Dear Dottie Showcase next Monday. I’m looking forward to celebrating yours! All assembled quilt tops will be eligible for the grand prize from Fenceline Fabrics.
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