Squeee! A copy of the latest issue of American Quilt Retailer arrived at my door just a few hours ago and guess what I found inside? Did you guess yet? Fishsticks Designs patterns! Want to see? It’s in the center spread . . . in a really exciting article that editor, Susan Fuquay, wrote all…
Category: My Patterns
The Everyday Camp Shirt!
Introducing the Everyday Camp Shirt! Every little boy needs a closet full of camp shirts, and this camp shirt is sure to make him very happy! This is a perfect everyday top that you can sew up with those amazing cotton quilting fabrics that are available in your local quilt shop or your favorite online…
The Emmy is Retiring
It’s always a little sad saying good-bye. The Emmy Top & Dress was my very first pattern, and it’s a great pattern that is well-loved by many. It is time now, though, to send it into retirement to make way for more fun things to come! You’ll be able to purchase the Emmy in PDF…
Building My First Market Booth
I’m home from my first Quilt Market! I had a great time, met some wonderful people and heard some incredibly positive things about my patterns! I couldn’t possibly have asked for a better first Market experience! I have a few things that I’d like to share over the next couple of days, but since putting…
The Mama & Baby Bag
Searching for the perfect diaper bag for mama and baby? Having a bag that is fun, fashionable and functional for both you and your new addition makes life so much easier in those first few years! I designed this bag do that and more! I think it’s the perfect size for moms who use cloth…
The Which Way Out Jacket
I’ve heard rumors that it’s getting cold somewhere, and your little ones need some bundling! My Which Way Out Jacket is designed to keep them all warm and cozy. (Here in Dallas, it’s still in the 80s, but winter will come eventually!) This hooded jacket uses two layers of fabric and with the right zipper,…
30 Days to Market!
Shhhh . . . Don’t tell my kids that I’m showing you this picture! One of our house rules is that the dining room must stay neat and clean at all times. It’s the first room that you see when you walk into my house, and I figure that if your first impression is one…
Watered with Love: A Layette for Create Hope Designs
Have you been over to the Create Hope Designs Store yet? The Create Hope designers have created a selection of lovely pdf sewing patterns that are available for only $5 each. All of the profits made go directly to China Little Flower Orphanage to assist in the wonderful things that they do day in and…
Happy Birthday to Me!
I haven’t been checking in here as much lately as I like because I’ve been so crazy busy preparing for my first Quilt Market! It’s only six weeks away now, and I still have so much to do! I have to slow down just a little today, though, because it happens to be my birthday,…
The Buttons & Buckles Overall and Shortall
I’m not really allowed to pick a favorite pattern, am I? Okay, I won’t because I do honestly love all of my patterns. This one, though, I think is an absolute baby boy necessity! I love little boys toddling around in overalls. They just look like . . . little boys! Charlie will definitely be…