Memory Teddy Bears

Memory Teddy Bears

Oct 31, 2021 | Patterns, Pillows, Upcycle

I have made a number of teddy bears of the years and have been searching for a pattern that is the right balance between difficulty and time to make and, therefore, cost. I’ve described the teddy bears as somewhat fiddly to make. I made a patchwork style a while...
Options for Quilt Backing Fabrics

Options for Quilt Backing Fabrics

Oct 27, 2021 | Quilts

As a custom sewing studio, I give my clients the choice of backing materials for most projects. For t shirt quilts, my oldest option was polar fleece. Now there are many choices within that – non-pill fleece, luxe fleece. The advantages of fleece is that it is...
Marine Uniform Upcycle

Marine Uniform Upcycle

Sep 20, 2021 | Pillows, Upcycle

I had the opportunity to take this vintage marine uniform and transform it into unique and special memory items. I used the uniform shirt in the neckline area and also moved the arm patches to the front of the pillow. For the zip pouches, I used the hats. I created a...
Special brick quilts

Special brick quilts

Sep 13, 2021 | Uncategorized

I have a client who asked me to make 8 quilts in memory of his mother. He shared with me one of the quilts she made when his grandmother passed away. What an honor it is for me to help carry on this lovely tradition and to be entrusted with their special memories. It...