Baseball, Blankets, Backyards, Boys, and the Blues

Baseball, Blankets, Backyards, Boys, and the Blues

I just finished this Hodge Podge T Shirt Blanket. I only know a small bit of the story behind this blanket. It is filled with baseball shirts and it is going to be a high school graduation present.I don’t know if it was the warm sun, being out in the quiet...
Mother’s Day Present – Upcycled Sweatshirt Tote

Mother’s Day Present – Upcycled Sweatshirt Tote

A custom, upcycled sweatshirt tote for a customer to give to her mother-in-law for Mother’s Day.I turned the hand-warmer pocket on its side for an outside pocket. I also added a lining and a patch pocket on the inside.If I had a large studio, I...
Simple Pleasures

Simple Pleasures

I’m putting myself out here today to share with you one of my simple pleasures. (How bad is it that a seamstress hasn’t repaired the holes in her sweater?) I wore through an old cabled cardigan that my husband bought me after tons of use. This one, which...
Beach Bags for Bridesmaids

Beach Bags for Bridesmaids

I shipped off this collection of oversized beach totes to a bride-to-be as gifts for her bridesmaids. I was surprised to get the order because I get a lot of inquiries for six bags. I spend a lot of time offering fabric suggestions and quotes. Typically, I don’t...
Memory Pillows

Memory Pillows

I was thrilled that my customer shared this photo with me. I sewed up quite a few memory pillows using her father’s shirts so she could give them to her mom and family members for Easter. I hope these pillows bring a bit of joy and tangible memory for all of...