by Kristin Esser
Back to the sewing room for this fun block. Again, I’m amazed at the clever construction of the blocks that Elea has created! As usual, I stitched this beauty up Sunday afternoon, just in time to catch the last of the light to photograph it. […]
Have you heard of the Slow Stitching Movement? It’s all about process over product. Take your time and enjoy–there’s no finish line. It’s a frame of mind that I have to remind myself to be in–today’s world is so rush, rush, rush! But our sewing […]
In case you missed it on the C&T Publishing blog yesterday, check out our video tutorial for one of the projects in the book. Share List
Minki and I posted about our book on the C&T Blog today: The concept for this book goes back almost three years, when at the start of a new school year, Kristin was walking her son to school and noticed that a new family had […]
Hey there! I was so glad to get back to the sewing machine this weekend to sew up this adorable pinwheel block. Half square triangles are totally my jam these days, so it was a breeze to make. I can’t help but stop here to sing […]
I’ve been waiting for this block! I am a total Anglophile and love all things tea–so this darling block was right up my alley. I’ve gotten better about being organized with my cutting–carefully labeling each piece with a sticky note. This block has twenty pieces […]
This week’s block was pure pleasure! I’m a lover of straight patchwork and this block was chain piecing bliss! It went together in a heartbeat. I was able to sew, drink tea, and rewatch a couple episodes of the last season of Downton Abbey–so I […]
Isn’t she adorable? I have to admit, I was a little intimidated by this block! There are a lot of little pieces in there! It took a bit of time to cut out, but I finally got smart and started labeling each piece with […]
My co-author and designer Minki and I created another video just for you! This one shows how sewing illustration is done with fabric accents, which is so charming. It is very much like raw-edge applique, but has a bit of a different aesthetic, in my […]
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