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Pattern Play
My sewing machine and I are not getting along. The thread keeps being pulled down underneath the bobbin and getting all sorts of tangled up and I cannot, for the life of me, figure out why this is...
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Hooray, Hooray, it’s Publication Day!
Well, at long last, the big day is finally here: So Pretty! Felt is on sale! I must admit, it’s a little hard to believe that it hasn’t been on sale up until this point. (I last worked on the book...
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Some Bunny
If anyone is in the market for a last minute Easter project, might I suggest the Soft Woolen Bunny project from the Purl Bee? I made one—using flannel since I thought that a floral bunny would be so...
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Friday Find: Natalie Eden cards
I was in my local card shop recently and I found myself at the counter with a stack of cards all from the same maker—Natalie Eden. The cards that I chose all feature hand lettering and a whimsical...
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Favorite Felt Sources
While working on So Pretty! Felt, I came across a handful of great sources to buy felt. Yes, you can buy felt at your local crafts store and while what they sell there is totally fine for most...
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Friday Find: Chalkboards
Sure, you can paint any wall or surface with chalkboard paint, but I have recently come across two pre-made chalkboards that I love. The first is this Chalkboard Tablet made with reclaimed poplar wood...
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So Pretty! Felt: The Contributors
With both So Pretty! books, I’ve had the amazing opportunity to work with a great group of contributors. It was a complete pleasure to share their stories in the books—and to share such awesome...
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So Pretty! Felt: Blog Tour Schedule
A still shot from the book trailer, which you can see next week! Since So Pretty! Felt was released a few weeks ago, *we’ve been working on a blog tour to help spread the word about the book, and also...
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So Pretty! Felt Blog Tour Recap
During the blog tour for So Pretty! Felt, many of the bloggers shared versions of projects that they made from the book. I love (love!) seeing their interpretations and I thought I’d share some of them...
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Bright and Sassy Baby Quilt
I recently finished this quilt for my best friend who is due to have a baby girl later this summer. It is, hands down, one of my most favorite creations ever. Above you can see it the baby’s nursery,...
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Chronicle Eye Candy: So Pretty! Crochet for $2.99
If you’re feeling the back to school spirit as much as I am (despite being a little sad about the end of summer), it’s a great time to channel some of that energy into a new craft project. Luckily for...
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Yarn Pumpkins
I did a post for Goodsmiths recently about this darling little yarn pumpkin that Linden and I made a harvest party. Hop on over to learn how we did it- it’s super quick and a great craft to do with...
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Kid Craft: Valentine’s Day Suncatchers
L and I did this project together a few days ago, and these heart-shaped suncatchers have totally helped to brighten my mood during this cold and snowy week. They are made by simply cutting heart...
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Summer Sewing
I recently was gifted with a bag filled with little girl patterns for dresses, bags, and coats, along with some sweet fabric remnants. I haven’t been sewing very much this summer since I’ve been...
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DIY Advent Calendar (and Advent Ideas for Toddlers)
We always had the paper advent calendars when I was growing up and I remember that every third day (since I alternated with my siblings), getting to open the little box was so exciting. And it was...
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Favorite Felt Sources
While working on So Pretty! Felt, I came across a handful of great sources to buy felt. Yes, you can buy felt at your local crafts store and while what they sell there is totally fine for most...
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