Cotton & Steel Mini Quilt Swap
You may have noticed a trend in my blogging posts lately... a lot of mini quilts, that have been sewn for various Instagram swaps that I've participated in. The latest one I completed was for the Cotton and Steel Mini Swap. I had been excited to try the Sew On &...
{Foundation Paper Piecing} Take Wing Butterfly
A few months ago, I came across the most amazing paper pieced butterfly on instagram (check out @lillyellasworld). My thoughts were exactly as follows: "That is so gorgeous. But I could never make anything like that." When I catch myself thinking like that, or...
Violette Value Quilt
When Amy Butler's team asked me if I'd be interested in sewing with her new line of fabric called Violette, it was an offer and privilege that I just couldn't pass up. Not only do I LOVE the deep, rich colors and patterns in this newest line of fabric, but I also love...
Mini Quilt: Hadley Woven Star
Last year, I decided it would be fun to try something new and join a mini quilt swap. They are usually organized over on instagram, and its a really fun way to be involved with sewing something small for a fellow quilter. I participated in the #IGminiswap,...

Fat Quarter Shop Fabric Giveaway
**Update: Congrats to Amber @ chiefhouseholdofficer, for winning the giveaway! If you read my blog, then you might be a quilter/seamstress, and that means you've probably heard of the Fat Quarter Shop! Chances are, you love and adore them just like I do! They have...
Family Organization Center, Kid of the Day, and Family Store
I've been waiting to write this post for over a year... I've waited so long, because it was super important to me that everything I'm about to share was tried and true and actually worked for our family. I'm happy to report that our "Family Command Center"...
How to Sew a Dresden Plate
There is more than one way to sew a Dresden Plate, just like there is more than one way to eat a Reese's. But after making 5 of these blocks recently, I have a method that works best for me. Maybe you'd like a few tips? Before we get started, be sure to study up on...