2020 in Review
It’s been quite a year. When I was looking to see if I wrote a 2019 year in review, I realized there was very little that I wrote in the later half of last year. That’s because our dear friend Karen...
View Articlemaking a baby quilt out of vintage baby clothes
Baby clothes quilts are very popular. Many moms want to preserve those baby years by turning old clothes into quilts. Sometimes it’s a gift for the child. Other times, it’s a gift for the family....
View ArticleStop the Gap! Add a gusset to a button down Shirt to prevent gaping
The other day I pulled out one of my blouses because I usually wear a t shirt and decided I needed a change. I have a number of blouses in mainly solid colors that I find useful to wear under sweaters...
View ArticleDenim Quilt
I recently completed this quilt made from jeans. My client was inspired to make something similar to a denim quilt her partner had years ago. All she had was a photo. We settled on a throw size and I...
View ArticleMemory Pillow from scarves
I received a large box of lady’s scarves. Most of them were silky and of all colors and textures. There were also some wooly types. My client asked me to make four pillows. The goal was to use as many...
View ArticleVintage Baby Clothes Quilts
I created another set of three quilts made from vintage baby clothes. Many of these clothes were hand made by my client. We decided to feature one garment on each blanket to represent that it was made...
View ArticleMemory Pillows Made from Bandanas and T Shirts
I love these colorful memory pillows! My client sent me a number of t shirts as well as bandanas. The goal was to make six pillows and in an effort to make them somewhat similar, I made a crazy quilt...
View ArticleClutch Bags made from Neckties and Flannel Shirts
I had the opportunity to create necktie clutch bags before Christmas last year for two different clients. I typically use four or five ties for each side. There’s usually enough fabric to get two...
View ArticleQuilt made from sweateres
I had the opportunity to create two sweater memory quilts, wo years apart. In memory of my client’s mother, she sent me a number of her sweaters. They were plain knit sweaters of various colors. I...
View ArticleLilly Pulitzer Memory Quilt
A long time client asked me to make a quilt from her Lilly Pulitzer clothes. She sent about 10 shorts/skorts, 2 pairs of pants and one blouse. I love the colors! I cut apart the shorts and decided a...
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