Comet Star Quilt Block I love quilt blocks but I've never made a quilt. Usually I stick to quicker projects because I have a tendency to not finish things if they take too long. I currently have three unfinished crocheted blankets for this reason! Quilt blocks don't have to be used in tiny squares to make a quilt large enough to cover a double bed. They can be used in all kinds of other ways too. And if you did want to make a big quilt, ... Read the Post...
A Wrist Pincushion Tutorial
A Wrist Pincushion Tutorial There is an updated version of this tutorial on how to make a wrist pincushion! Also the craft kits are back on Etsy, and you can find them here. I have a confession to make. I used to put pins in my mouth. And when I think nobody is looking, I still do. It's awful. I know I shouldn't do it, but I do anyway. This article describes what happened to somebody who managed to inhale a pin while she was holding some in ... Read the Post...
Foofy Skirt Tutorial
A Foofy Skirt Tutorial Who doesn't love a foofy skirt? If you have spent any time at all on my blog, it will come as no surprise that love circle skirts! They are lovely and swirly to wear and, unlike something with gathers or elastic, they add no bulk to areas severely affected by excessive babies or cake. I love them so much that last year I designed a project for a dress, made by adding 2 bodice pieces to a circle skirt. This was my ... Read the Post...
How to Sew French Seams
How to Sew French Seams Until I watched The Great British Sewing Bee a couple of years ago, I had no idea what French seams were. Even when I did find out, I assumed that they were another one of those things that were only for people very experienced in sewing. People who had special sewing superpowers or who belonged to some kind of secret super sewing club. Incidentally, I also thought this was true for boxed corners and magnetic bag ... Read the Post...
