I’m so lucky to live in a city filled with creative people – Kansas City is home to many artists and designers, some of whom work in the sewing industry. My friend Tula Pink is a fabric and quilt pattern designer who lives about an hour away from me....
Today I’m over at Skip to My Lou as part of the Bake Craft Sew & Decorate series. I am sharing my Furry Friend Pet Bandana , which are so quick to whip up for holiday gift giving. In fact, you won’t want to miss all the handmade gift ideas! I have joined over 100...
What a fall we have had – another run for the Kansas City Royals in the Postseason followed by a World Series Win! My family enjoyed several postseason games and the celebration rally and parade. Here are some shots of this year’s Royals journey, including some...
I’m so excited to share with you my new tutorial with Vanessa from Crafty Gemini Creates! I recently traveled up to Hamilton, Missouri to film with Vanessa at Missouri Star Quilt Company (more about that story here). Enjoy this project, which is from my book...
I am so excited that the Royals are World Series Champions! My family and I have been huge fans for many years and all season we have been sporting our favorite Royals gear and waving our rally towels proudly. But our cat Chloe has been left out of the fun –...
Recently I told you about my trip to Missouri Star Quilt Co. in Hamilton, MO. If you are a quilter, I have no doubt you already knew about Missouri Star – if not though, you may wonder how such a small town could support a fabric store enough for it to win the...
Have you seen the new issue of Where Women Create? I am so excited to be included the magazine, featured in The Art of Organization column! It was perfect timing when I found out that I was going to be in the magazine – we had just finished a complete revamp of...
Welcome to the Vintage Made Modern blog tour! I’m so excited to share with you my new fabric line, Vintage Made Modern Centennial Celebration. This fabric was inspired by the art in my book Vintage Notions. Vintage Notions featured original content from the...
September is one of my favorite times of the year – after all, it’s National Sewing Month! In honor of my love of sewing Indygo Junction is hosting a blog tour and giveaway, which starts next week! The Vintage Made Modern Blog Tour: Join us to see how 12...
Every wardrobe should have a good swing coat. It’s such a classic style that looks sleek, elegant and contemporary at the same time. Our new pattern, the Sophia Swing Coat, is a twist on the classic swing style. The Sophia features raglan sleeves and a cool back...
In June of last year I attended Babylock’s Common Threads event in St. Louis, Missouri. This three day event brought sewers, educators, designers and more together to connect, brainstorm and learn. While there I ran into Jenny Doan and her daughters Natalie and...
Recently in my Quilt Market recap post I gave you a sneak peek of my new line with RJR Fabrics, the Vintage Made Modern Centennial Celebration. Today I want to share with you the story behind the collection. In 2010 I published my book Vintage Notions: An...
