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Handmade Nursery Essentials!

Handmade Nursery Essentials!

You thought we were done with baby projects - and frankly so did we - but the ideas just kept rolling in so we kept making stuff! Stop in the...

Handmade Nursery Essentials!

You thought we were done with baby projects - and frankly so did we - but the ideas just kept rolling in so we kept making stuff! Stop in the...

Fancy Forest Quilt Journal

Fancy Forest Quilt Journal

Are you ready to dive into the Fancy Forest Quilt with me? I’m so excited to share my journey with you as I work on this quilt. We’ve been waiting...

Fancy Forest Quilt Journal

Are you ready to dive into the Fancy Forest Quilt with me? I’m so excited to share my journey with you as I work on this quilt. We’ve been waiting...

Willow Tank Dress

Willow Tank Dress

We are so excited to share the newest pattern from Grainline Studio with you today. The Willow Tank Dress pattern is here! I whipped up some samples over the weekend...

Willow Tank Dress

We are so excited to share the newest pattern from Grainline Studio with you today. The Willow Tank Dress pattern is here! I whipped up some samples over the weekend...

Baby Fever

Baby Fever

A new baby deserves the very best - and only handmade will due! Show the special new baby in your life just how much you love them (and their Mom!)...

Baby Fever

A new baby deserves the very best - and only handmade will due! Show the special new baby in your life just how much you love them (and their Mom!)...

Whimsical Kites - Free Tutorial

Whimsical Kites - Free Tutorial

Simple whimsical Kites are the perfect decoration for a party, child’s room, or your new baby’s nursery! They can easily be hung from the ceiling or a window. We have...

Whimsical Kites - Free Tutorial

Simple whimsical Kites are the perfect decoration for a party, child’s room, or your new baby’s nursery! They can easily be hung from the ceiling or a window. We have...

Prize Ribbons

Prize Ribbons

It's time to recognize the special people in your life! Mother's Day (May 8th), Teacher Appreciation day (May 3rd) or National Best Friend's Day (June 8th) are all great reasons...

Prize Ribbons

It's time to recognize the special people in your life! Mother's Day (May 8th), Teacher Appreciation day (May 3rd) or National Best Friend's Day (June 8th) are all great reasons...

Get to Know Katie

I learned to quilt under my grandma’s feet at the ripe age of four. My first project? Digging through her scraps to make an improv cat quilt. Quilt police? Never heard of her—rules aren’t really my style. I believe in diving in feet first and pushing the limits of sewing and quilting…because why not? And, honestly, that’s what seam rippers are made for!

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