I have done the unthinkable:
I have installed Windows XP on my MacBook.
Back in the fall when I bought my embroidery machine, I figured that I’d take over Honey’s PC laptop when he got his new netbook for Christmas. What I did not expect at that time was the loose connection that would make turning on [...]

If you’re in the metro Atlanta area, you won’t want to miss the amazing Greater Atlanta Quilt Shop Hop, which continues through Sunday. Nine shops have gotten together to organize some fun activities and demos throughout the weekend. Plus, you can get your “passport” stamped at each of the participating shops, then enter your completed [...]

You know that saying, “be careful what you wish for”? Back at the Sewing Expo, I mentioned to Sarah that I’d love to have pre-cut fabrics — strips and squares — in the fabrics I love so it’d be easier to piece quilts. Because I’m lazy like that.
I was reminded of these words when I [...]

My week of pattern testing comes to a close with my version of Patty’s Emma top and skirt (plus a cute little coordinating purse).
This actually was the toughest set for me to sew — not the actual sewing but the fabric selection. I really wanted to sew from my stash but nothing seemed quite right. [...]

I’ve got to ‘fess up: Patty’s Kyoko pattern is the one of hers I was most looking forward to getting my hands on. I just love Asian-inspired clothing and the cross-over bodice combined with stripwork skirt made this pattern a must-have-NOW sort of thing.
I knew right away what fabric I was going to use (Robert [...]