life lived creatively
This is the place to look if you love sewing or maybe need some tips to get started. There will be free patterns here as well! I’ve been sewing for about 22 years and have made everything from simple bags to my wedding dress. Sewing is my greatest passion! I hope to add more and more tutorials to help fuel others passion too. I believe sewing is useful to everyone, whether you just need to mend a button or want to make your own wardrobe. If you really want to see something specific, just let me know in the comments. I am always learning new techniques, so I hope you’ll join me on my fabric obsessed journey!
Last year I signed up for Cotton Cuts fall Puzzle Mystery Quilt. It was my first time signing up & I really enjoyed the experience. I enjoyed it so much, in fact, that I signed up for 2020’s fall PMQ. My first package came in the mail last week & I thought I’d share my […] Read more…
I’ve been trying out the different clubs over at Annie’s for the past few months. The Creative Woman Kit-of-the-Month Club has become one of my favorites! There’s a different craft to do each month with a variety of different materials. The birdhouse in this post is the first kit you receive when joining the club. […] Read more…
I’ve partnered with the Fat Quarter Shop to bring you a fun little block called Grandmother’s Favorite Block. It’s part of a QAL happening over at the Fat Quarter Shop blog, so be sure to check it out! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links which means I may receive a small commission if you buy […] Read more…
I’ve been wanting to do this series for a while now! Being a sewer, I have tons of fabric leftovers of all sorts. And I keep ALL of it! It’s multiplying faster since I started making bags to sell on Etsy, so I really need to get it under control. This series is going to […] Read more…
Last week I did a post about sewing machine needles, so this week we’re talking about sewing thread weight. Specifically thread you may encounter when shopping for thread for your sewing machine. I’ll be talking about different ones I have on hand & what I use them for. There is a video that goes along […] Read more…
I had some requests from subscribers to do a video about sewing machine needles & thought a blog post would go along great with that. I’ve found using the correct needle for the sewing project you’re working on will not only give you better end results, it will cause you less frustration when sewing. I’m […] Read more…
Earlier last month I finished a commissioned Aztec themed quilt & thought y’all might like to see how it came to be. Luckily I took pictures of the process – well – except the finished quilt! I’m really kicking myself about that one! There is a finished top picture & some views of the quilting […] Read more…