The Latest Thread – Sewing, Textile Designs, & Tutorials


I’m so delighted that I get to feature photos and a quick tutorial of a beautiful travel craft bag made with one of my textile designs! I finished my sleek laptop tote bag and uploaded more textile designs that will be available next week. I also received a blogging opportunity from My Trending Stories to contribute my content about design on their site. So here’s…

Silk Blouse – Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab?


A silk blouse proto-type for my Golden Marble Fields satin fabric! What do you think? Is it a Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab? There’s a reason that I normally stay away from silk!  And it’s because the fabric is so delicate!! It really slowed me down to a snails pace.  I didn’t want to…

Blogger Recognition Award


Thank you Anna at Life Bellissima for nominating me for the Blogger Recognition Award! And for your kind words!! If you don’t know Anna’s recipes can warm your tummy and make your mouth water. Take time to visit and follow her blog when you need inspiration! Rules for the Blogger Recognition Award: Thank whoever nominated you and provide…

Golden Marble Fields Fabric – Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab?


Introducing the Golden Marble Fields! She’s part of my first fabric collection “Marble Haze” on Spoonflower.  I thought this would look nice as a satin blouse.   I have four projects to complete before I start on this one, but this is now my motivation to get them done! Here’s a look a look at…

Design Show and Master Class Favorites


Although, I didn’t see everything at the Architectural Digest Design show in New York, the vendors I did see were amazing artist.  When I wasn’t in awe of their creations I remembered to take some photos to share with you! I met some of the artist and asked questions about their techniques and inspiration. You know the hand-painted…