I’m guest posting today for CraftingCon at Friends Stitched Together! My Allen has been begging me to make him a Lord of the Rings Ithilien Ranger costume for what seems like ages, and since this month’s CraftingCon theme is LOTR/Hobbit-inspired, it was the perfect time to finally do it. Pop over and read all about…
Category: Guest Posts
The Holiday Kitchen Gift Set Tutorial
Thanksgiving and Christmas are right around the corner! I know, I know, I’m not sure that I’m ready to hear that either, but I love making handmade gifts, and every year I think if I just get started sooner, I won’t be sewing until 1 a.m. on December 25th! Maybe I’ll actually start early this…
The Casual Straight Skirt Tutorial @ Cutting Corners College
I’ve got a brand new tutorial up at Riley Blake’s Cutting Corners College! The Casual Straight Skirt is a stylish and comfortable skirt that sews up in no time at all.The skirt is made with stretch jersey and takes advantage of those great curling edges in some fun details, and you can make it to…
A Kitchen Gift Set Tutorial & a Huge Giveaway
I am over at Skip to my Lou today with a tutorial for a Kitchen Gift Set for the Holiday Bake Craft Sew Along.I think you are going to love this gift set! It is perfect for any of your holiday hostesses. The set includes these sweet fold-over, oven-mitt pot holders . . . ….
Customizing a Tote Bag for Mom
This post originally appeared in The Make for Mom Series at The Shaffer Sisters in May 2013.My husband and I have a habit of packing up our kids and heading out on road trips with stops in multiple states to visit friends, family and ministry supporters, and we always try to throw in some sightseeing…
Comfy Pants for the Whole Family at Cutting Corners College!
I am so, so excited to be teaching at Riley Blake’s Cutting Corners College today! I would love if you’d click over and check out my tutorial for making comfortable knit pants for your whole family. There are tips for sewing with knit fabrics, instructions for making an elastic-free waistband, and directions for making your…
Chatting about Sewing Outerwear at GYCT
I’m visiting over at Get Your Crap Together today, sharing tips and ideas for sewing children’s outerwear. To check it out, just click on the picture above! And, as a total aside, the more I look at that photo, the more it looks like Jamie is about to swat Charlie. I promise he was really…
Legos on the Go at Today’s Creative Blog!
I’m guest posting today in the Celebrate Summer Series at Today’s Creative Blog! Be sure to come check out this quick sewing project that is sure to keep your Lego-loving little ones entertained wherever your summer travels take you: The Legos-on-the-Go Travel Bag Tutorial.
Hopeful Threads Family Month Guest Post
I’m guest posting over at Hopeful Threads today! Come read my thoughts on creating for family, leaving a legacy and little imperfections: Family Month Guest Post.
Make for Mom with the Shaffer Sisters!
There’s a great celebration all about MOMS over at the Shaffer Sisters’ blog this month! If you haven’t been over to check things out, you must take a few minutes to scroll through all the great guest blog posts filled with ideas for things you can create for yourself or for any other mom on…