Christmas in July

It's supposed to be 100 degrees today with a Heat Index about 10 degrees higher than that. So instead of Christmas, let's talk about berries. Specifically, Fabric Berry Boxes. These measure about 5" x 5" square and about 3-3/4" tall. The fabric is Farmer's Daughter by Lella Boutique - Vanessa...

It's a classic color combination - one of the most collectible for antique quilts - and it's perfect for holiday decorating. Red and white. Red and cream. Any shade of red - every shade of red! There's an "infinite variety". (You knew I would have to reference that amazing quilt show, right?) I...

We've got a pillow-palooza in the office! It was the first week of January and we were flush with the thought of a new year, a fresh start, good resolutions to be more productive. Let's plan ahead - get an early start on sewing projects. It seemed like a good idea. Most everyone here sews and likes...

Okay, maybe not completely. Probably not at all. (Someone - walks like a duck... talks like a duck... - has "borrowed" everything I've made so far for "other purposes".) So I may consider hiding the little bags I made for today. Bags like this have been around for years and years; there have been...