Welcome to SEW PINK 2021! For those that are new to the #SewPink Initiative, it was created by ByAnnie.com LLC to raise awareness for breast cancer throughout the year. Their efforts culminate in an annual blog hop during October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month to promote self-care, awareness, early detection and...
Hello folks. I would like to introduce you to my newest pattern: The Violet Backpack. If you’re a regular around here, you know I like to name my patterns after my nieces’ names. Olivia, Truvy, and Wylie are all namesakes for previous patterns of mine. I knew I would eventually...
Hi friends, I’m very pleased to share about a dear friend’s new book! Pam and I met in real life during an even hosted in Provo, UT called Creative Collaborative. Sarah Jane was speaking so we both went to fan girl over an incredible artist and fabric designer. We realized...
Who doesn’t love sewing with a good rainbow fabric collection? Luckily for me (and you), Shayla from Sassafras lane is a master at creating said colorful collections. I first sewed with one of Shayla’s collections a few years ago when I was able to participate in a blog tour for...
It’s such a pleasure to have some good news and positivity to share amidst all of the twists and turns 2020 has thrown our way. My good friend Annie Unrein and her crew are raising money and awareness for Breast Cancer research. I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to participate!...
This bag pattern has been in the making for over a year. I made my first sample out of an old Amy Butler print that is an all-time favorite of mine. I thought to myself, “If this doesn’t work out, and I only manage to make it once, I want...
As a long-time diamond quilt lover, I wanted to design one of my own. While designing my Second Star quilt pattern, I learned all about the math and methods for making half-rectangle triangles. Ultimately that led me to this fun design. My favorite tool for creating half-rectangle triangles is the...
Quilt-A-Long starts now! Be sure to grab your pattern here. Sign up for the Newsletter here. Also, check out this cute coloring page to audition colors or track your progress. Below is the schedule for the quilt-along. Be sure to share your progress on Instagram using the #NewYorkLatticeQAL hashtag when...
I’m so excited this day is finally here! The idea for this pattern was born over two year ago. I first came across the design idea while visiting New York on New Years Eve in 2017. It was one of the coldest New Years’ in 100 years (much to my...
I’m so excited to be participating in Vanessa’s Book Tour! I loved her first book about how to use your charm squares, and when I heard she had one coming about how to use up jelly roll precuts, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it! This book is...
I’m so grateful for this opportunity to be part of the ByAnnie #SewPink initiative this month! Raising Breast Cancer awareness is such an important cause, and I’m honored to be part of this initiative. 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. I have a...
I am so excited this day is finally here! I have been working on this quilt pattern for quite some time. I spent much of it testing out different color combinations, but then received the opportunity to work with Ruby Star Society as part of their spring market collections. When...
I always feel so privileged and excited when I get to participate in a blog tour for the launch of a new product. I know that it takes an artist who is willing to put his/her heart and soul into creating it and bringing it to fruition. This fabulous fabric...
Thank you to all who have sewn along with me the past couple of weeks. I hope it’s been a relaxed sew-along that has taught new skills and brought joy into your sewing life! I loved designing these baskets and hope they bring fun, creativity, and functionality to your life!...
I am so excited for all of you who have joined in to sew Olivia’s Baskets with me. Now that we have everything cut out, we are going to do some quilting! These baskets feature an unquieted exterior and a quilted lining (no loose lining here). That means we will...
