home decor

Kaleidoscope Pillow from Pillow Talk by Edyta Sitar

Kaleidoscope Pillow from Pillow Talk by Edyta Sitar

I was SO excited to be invited to make a pillow from Edyta Sitar’s new book, Pillow Talk: 25 Lovely Pillows for Your Home Sweet Home. (Disclosure: Some of these are affiliate links, which means I make a small commission if you buy from them, at […]

Modern Hexie Christmas Pillow

Modern Hexie Christmas Pillow

This simple pillow has been years in the making! A few years ago I jumped on the hexie bandwagon and made a whole pile of hexies from a Christmas mini charm pack. I thread basted them with Aurifil 50 wt. using this method from Modern […]

Handmade Home: Embroidered Tea Towels

Handmade Home: Embroidered Tea Towels

One of the things I love about quilting and sewing is enjoying handmade items in use around the house. I asked the question, “Do you use your handmade items?” a few years ago and the answer was a resounding “Yes!”, which I am so glad […]

Simple. Handmade. Everyday. Podcast Episode 18 Show Notes

Simple. Handmade. Everyday. Podcast Episode 18 Show Notes

In this episode I talk about the holidays, some quick Christmas projects, goal setting, a few TV shows that I’m enjoying, and some book recommendations.  (Disclosure: Some of these are affiliate links, which means I make a small commission if you buy from them, at no […]

Simple. Handmade. Everyday. Podcast Episode 14 Show Notes (+ a Giveaway!)

Simple. Handmade. Everyday. Podcast Episode 14 Show Notes (+ a Giveaway!)

In the episode I chat about what I’ve been up to with quilting and knitting, an awesome giveaway of the Quilter’s Planner, new books and shows, and a family room decor update. (The entry for the giveaway is at the end of this post) (Disclosure: […]

Simple. Handmade. Everyday. Podcast Episode 13 Show Notes

Simple. Handmade. Everyday. Podcast Episode 13 Show Notes

In this episode I chat about getting caught up on quilting projects, the reality of “sleeve island” when it comes to sweater knitting, a new book called Cozy Minimalist Home, which has me excited about freshening up my home decor, and the heart wrenching process […]

Free Sew Illustrated Project :: Coasters

  C&T Publishing has released one of the projects from Sew Illustrated for free on their blog today. So, if you’ve been on the fence about trying sewing illustration, hop on over to check it out! Share List

Free Tea Cozy Pattern and Tutorial

Free Tea Cozy Pattern and Tutorial

I have a deep and abiding love for all things tea. From the ceremony of it, to the delicate tea cups and tea pots, to the beautiful utility of the tea cozy. I have several teapots, all different sizes and shapes, and they all need […]

Lady of the Lake Quilt

Today I’m sewing along with the Fat Quarter Shop for the Lady of the Lake Blog Tour. As soon as I saw this sweet pattern, I knew I had to try my hand at this quilt block. Half square triangles are totally my jam, and […]

a little story about throw pillows

a little story about throw pillows

Can throw pillows change a room? Maybe. I have never felt great about my decorating skills. Over time I think that I have created a home that is fairly cozy–but I have never decorated a room and thought, “Done!” It is always a piecemeal affair with […]