I have been all about hexagons and EPP (English Paper Piecing) lately because I can sew for a few minutes and still feel like I accomplished something. I even have a bag packed for the car pool lane that I can pull out and stitch a few hexies together or even glue a few fabric hexies and feel like I am still getting some sewing in. This pumkin hexagon project came out of me staring at hexies and thne finding a large sized hexagon cutter from Accuquilt. I thought it would be perfect on a linen ... View the Post

I've been saving this project to talk about until today....it's actually one that I've had for several weeks but wanted to share it during our 'Teach the One" series. Its from our friend Becky over at The Crafting Chicks....she is one of the fantastic designers that teamed up with Hazel and Ruby to create a line of "crafternoon" projects that are for sale at Jo-Ann Fabrics. These kits are designed to be sewn up in an afternoon and include everything you need to finish the project ... View the Post

One of the first sewing projects that I made on my own were ragged diaper bags, followed by ragged tote bags, followed by ragged scripture carriers, followed by ragged blankets.  I was crazy for anything ragged!!!  And I have no idea how many ragged items that I've made.  For several years there I always had a ragged project and a pair of scissors lurking in the glove box to be clipped while riding in the car. The great thing about ragged projects is how forgiving they are....if your lines ... View the Post

The Day has finally come!!! The day we get to announce prize winners for those who were kind enough to sew along with us for Skirting the Issue but before we do... I just want to give you my heartfelt thank you.  Every year when we begin Skirting the Issue I worry that no one will participate and then every year when the photos, emails, and packages start coming in I am overwhelmed with your kindness. It's the packages that really get me.  When I hold the items that you've made suddenly ... View the Post