PICTORIAL: Ripstop Reusable Bag

Sew a durable, leak-resistant, reusable grocery bag with Ripstop Nylon!

It's time we all replaced one-use plastic bags. I'd miss the disposable plastic, if I didn't already have a great pattern for a lightweight, leak-resistant, durable market bag ready to go. I sewed up half a dozen in just a few hours and you should, too!

CAL 2015 Afghan Sampler Printable Pattern

It's here! Five years after it was begun, The Inspired Wren's 2015 Crochet Along Afghan Sampler finally has a downloadable, printable pattern. No more excuses; 2020 is your year to get that Sampler off your Pinterest board and onto your couch.

Perfect Lullaby Layette

A brand new baby? An excuse to sew itty bitty baby clothes? Why, yes, I will dust off my machine for that!

Anywhere Dress: Make Laundry, Don't Do Laundry Tour

There's a point in sewing the same patterns over and over where you can stitch up a new outfit faster than you can wash and dry an old one; that's when you make laundry, instead of doing it. I'm excited to be part of this inspired blog tour from Pear Berry Lane, Paisley Roots, and The Crafting Fiend celebrating sewing over laundry. I'm a natural fit for this.

The Solis Tunic & Dress for Pattern Revolution

Earlier this week I had the privilege to be over at Pattern Revolution sharing a review of the too cool for school Solis Tunic & Dress from Sofilantjes Patterns. It is sporty and flirty, and perfectly Peanut.

TUTORIAL: Table Setting Placemat

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As a family we don't dine out often, but we make dinners special by eating together and listening to music while we eat. And in the Summer we do it outside! Of course The Peanut sets the table for us and she still needs cues where to place the glass, the napkin, the fork and knife. So I created these happy, Summer-ready placemats with subtle cues for table setting. Now you can, too!