My relationship with sewing started way back in Christmas 2005, when I opened a present that would quietly shape my entire creative life: my very first sewing machine. At the time, I was mostly fueled by curiosity and the thrill of making something from nothing. Luckily for me, my mom knew exactly what she was…
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A Quilt in the Making (and the Lessons I Didn’t Expect) I started this quilt back in October, telling myself it would be a quick, cozy project. If you sew or quilt, you already know how that usually goes, “quick” turns into months of cutting, arranging, rearranging, and convincing yourself to unpick seams when something…
Charm Pack, Meet Tote Bag
Turning a Charm Pack Into Something Practical (Yes… Another Tote Bag) There’s something extra special about using gifted fabric. For Christmas, I received a charm pack, one of those perfectly coordinated stacks that feels too pretty to cut into. You know the kind. The ones you pet for a while before committing. Instead of letting…
Why I Keep a Notebook for My Sewing Projects
One of the most helpful habits I’ve picked up as a maker is keeping a notebook just for my projects. It’s nothing fancy. Just pages filled with measurements, sketches, fabric notes, and little reminders to my future self. But over time, it’s become one of my most valuable tools. Every time I start something new,…
A Cross Stitch for Atlas
I wanted to make a custom cross stitch to commemorate my friends’ dog, Atlas. He was one of those dogs who leaves a lasting impression. Gentle, loyal, and full of personality in that quiet, sweet way that makes you feel instantly at ease. When I started planning the piece, I kept thinking about what I…
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