I adore making scrappy quilts and finding ways to use the leftover fabric pieces into other projects. That’s why this technique, Crumb Chaos, is so appealing. I’ve been saving up strips and pieces for a couple months now that I’ll use just for this. Some finished pieces can be viewed here, here, and here. Photo [...]

Here are a couple of great tutorials on back-basting. Single Layer Multiple Layers I’m going to give this a try in a couple weeks when I’m away from my sewing machine for 6 weeks (ack!). UPDATED – June 2008 Here’s another Back Basting tutorial for you to enjoy.

Here’s a great tutorial on making a log cabin block quickly. I’ll have to try this technique one of these days.

I think these Lunch Sack Gift Bags from the All People Quilt web site are adorable. They are very easy to make, as I made one in an hour or so just before the holidays. It’s still missing its button, however, oops. I didn’t care for the recommendation to use a sew in interface as [...]

I just ordered three Lazy Girl Design patterns from The Cotton Vault. Free shipping of patterns… even to Canada. I can’t wait! Hopefully they won’t take long to get here from Virginia. I ordered, Wonder Wallet, Sassy Bag and the Runaround Bag. I want to make a bag/purse to keep close to me while travelling [...]

I’ve just finished packing up my sewing machine and putting it away, so this cute little tote bag will have to be added to my To Do list next year. Tote Bag Pattern | Smaller Version