Close up of Debbie Schnabel’s freeform embroidery. The annual event, Quilting in the Garden, was held a few weeks back. Alden Lane...

Do you ever wonder what you can do with that mind-boggling array of decorative stitches available on your sewing machine? If you’re like...

Remember this package from my Tuesday post? Well, if you recall, I promised to reveal the contents in today’s posting. But first a little...

Can you believe that Christmas is just a week away? If you’re like me, the next seven days are jam-packed with holiday-related...

Today I just felt like sewing. Nothing large, or complex. Just something that would let me play with fabric, and that I could start and...

Some sources say that it was Henry VIII who, in 1537, settled the English celebration of Valentine’s Day upon February 14–by Royal...

How wonderful are these pretty blossoms? I absolutely love the satiny texture of the ribbons and their colors. 1. Candace Kling, the...

Good enough to eat? Candace Kling’s delicious “Eye Candy” may fool you, but the confections are made of fabric! I don’t think it’s a...

Need a last-minute Secret Santa or gift-exchange goodie for that party tonight? Stumped for a little “something” to present your holiday...

The teal and green stars were selected to coordinate with the teal stars in the paper. Here’s a similar wrap styled for a child,...

I’ve been dragged kicking and screaming into the digital age; I’m much more comfortable in an analog world. I like to keep my technology...

What do the following little quilts–part of my self-imposed 30-Minute-a-Day Creativity Challenge –have in common? Sedona Nights, 3″ x 5″,...

Check out these charming yo-yo flowers – aren’t they cute? This is my idea of a Spring garden! They’re surprisingly fast and easy to make...

The rainy season has ended here in Northern California… Stormy Weather, 3″ x 5″, made by Darra Williamson …and those April showers–as...

Here’s a lovely little (6″ x 12″) valentine that you can make for yourself in a single afternoon…so easy and so much fun that you’ll...

Beyond that, though, Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating aching, hopeful, yearning . . . hearts. I can’t help it: I love a romantic...

Because they’re so quick and easy to make, these festive and versatile tree ornaments can help satisfy the “creative itch” that this...

Are you tempted by the bounty of colorful novelty and elegant fashion buttons that are popping up in quilt, craft, and sewing shops? Do...

And on the sixth day…… we crash! I’m staying home ALL day today. PIQF is always a wonderful experience but, as you may imagine, it can be...

I’m probably pushing things a little to describe my beading diversion as “jewelry” because the precious gem and metal quotient is low...