When I first read this quote by Iain S. Thomas, it made me cry. Not only did the quote describe the way I feel about my husband, but it reminded me of those first moments after my children were born: when I finally got to meet them. Then I cried again. 
Anyway, I made the quote into a sign, which I hung in our kitchen, just to give my family a warm little hug this February.
graphic
let’s do this
The New Year is upon us, bringing energy and excitement and hope for a finer future.
Here’s to 2015, everyone; let’s make it the best year ever.
wine gift bags
Just in time for Christmas crafting, my latest article teaches how to make these cute wine gift bags.
Instructions are in Sew it All Volume 9. Let’s get stitching!
check me out
My latest article for Sew News is in the beautiful April/May issue – available now.
I teach how to make these cute herb cozies.
the joy of technology
I like mixing the newer art of technology with the ancient art of sewing.
Here, I printed the “m” and the circle onto a piece of fabric using my computer and printer.
date pillow
My cousin recently got married. To keep with the green gifting theme, and because I knew she’d love it, I made her this pillow that’s appliqued with the date of her wedding.
washi-less tags
I have not yet succumbed to the washi tape craze, but I want to. My homemade Christmas tags were the perfect excuse, but I held to my green Christmas promise and tried to think of alternatives. How about patterns stamped on strips of paper, ribbon, and sheet music?
gift tags
personalization
my new gym bag
I have a thing for personalized gifts. I think it comes from a long childhood of searching the racks of toothbrushes and notebooks and bicycle license plates, always in vain, for the name “Jodie.”
felt monogram
check me out
My next article appears in Sew It All Magazine Vol. 5.
(Available in stores Dec. 4) http://www.quiltandsewshop.com/product/sew-it-all-volume-5/magazines
I show how to make this cute pillow I made for my sister-in-law.
sewing
I’ve been experimenting with simple pillow designs lately. Here is my latest:
It’s heavy canvas, which seems like summer to me: good for a boat or a porch or a hammock.
