Sew + Quilt in my Etsy shop, + in the Oregonian!

Sew + Quilt in my Etsy shop, + in the Oregonian!

I am very happy to share that I just put signed copies of my newest book Sew + Quilt for sale in my Etsy shop. Sew + Quilt is my favorite book I’ve ever written and I hope it inspires you, or a friend or family member, to try something new! I wanted to share…

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Recycled Jar Terrariums!

Recycled Jar Terrariums!

I’m so excited to share my new video tutorial for making Recycled Jar Terrariums! I’ve been making terrariums and dish gardens for years, and my Girl Scout troop wanted to try them out too, so Andrew and I filmed a video this week – and Pearl edited it! I included my three favorite kinds –…

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in our America

in our America

In our America… a group of women, NWGSDPDX, quickly organized here in Portland, Oregon in the aftermath of the divisive presidential election to send a powerful message of inclusiveness, respect, and love for all. We based our “In Our America” graphic on a design that local artist Jason Maxfield created. We collaborated with graphic designer…

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Pendleton Threads + the community of crafting

Pendleton Threads + the community of crafting

Pendleton Woolen Mills has a wonderful new podcast called Pendleton Threads, and I’m so honored to be one of their first guests! My episode is Susan Beal and the Community of Crafting. Lauren Modica and I chatted about our creative community, Portland Modern Quilt Guild, the Pendleton Woolen Mill Store, the joy of making something…

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make it: Pendleton wool cowl!

make it: Pendleton wool cowl!

I love the Pendleton Woolen Mill Store, and after I visited yesterday and bought some new treasures, I wanted to share a free and beginner-friendly sewing tutorial: make your own cozy cowl from soft, beautiful Pendleton wool fabric! I’ve been wearing the one in the photo for the last year, on chilly mornings that slowly…

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introducing bead sparkle!

introducing bead sparkle!

I’m so excited to announce my new book, Bead Sparkle! It includes 120 jewelry and accessories projects to make, using all the things I really love – vintage bits and pieces, semi-precious stones, glass, wood, metal, pearls, crystals, broken jewelry, family treasures, charms, washi tape, fabric, pearl cotton, buttons, silk flowers, and really, just about…

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sheep to shawl, February 7!

sheep to shawl, February 7!

It’s been a busy few months of building our ADU and working on a LOT of non-craft projects, but I’m so excited that I’ll be speaking at a lovely event honoring Pendleton Woolen Mills this weekend, and sharing projects from my book in partnership with them, Hand-Stitched Home! If you’re local, I hope to see…

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Log Cabin 101 – back to school blog hop

Log Cabin 101 – back to school blog hop

I’m today’s stop on Sam Hunter‘s wonderful Back to School Blog Hop, which is covering all kinds of sewing and quilting techniques and ideas, and I’d love to share some quick tips for sewing log cabin blocks! They’re one of my all-time favorite patterns – easy, quick, graphic, endlessly customizable, perfect for using up scraps,…

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