You know how some snarky people think they’re so funny when they say, “well, if you love it so much, why don’t you marry it?” Well, I’m taking those words to heart. Because I am in love. Yeah, I’m already married. But I couldn’t help it, you guys. Sometimes love just finds you and you…
Fall Wardrobe: Quilted Swing Coat
I recently made this quilted, cropped swing coat for my 2 yr old as kind of a wearable muslin. I say that because I used a pattern that I drafted myself, but didn’t bother to test out before cutting into my fabric, and because I’ve never made anything fully lined before. I think it turned…
My Second First Quilt?
This is my very first quilt. Sort of. I started it, and then the I Spy frenzy overtook it, and it was pushed aside for a bit. My mother had planned a visit in April and I was so so so excited to give this to her in person. My very first quilt, just for…
I Spy: A Completed Quilt
Not just any completed quilt. My very first. And an I Spy Swap one. At several points during the process, I decided it would be my only quilt. Ever. But now that I’m done and I’ve rested a bit, I’m can’t stop thinking about it. So that could mean there will be more. Eventually. I…
All Else MUST STOP
Until I finish working on this: I’m a bit obsessed. Care started it. I’ve already rearranged since taking this late last night, but this is the general idea. The top four rows are already stitched. I have a plan for sashing in-between strips. I have children who are going to want attention today. They just…