With the launch of my Hooked Fabric Collection, a party was definitely in order. Inspired by my daughter Helena’s playroom, I invited both current and new members of my Master Maker Group to join the party, as well as a couple folks outside of the group. For those new to my...
Hooked Fabric Pumpkins
Every year around this time, I just have to make fabric pumpkins. Ever since the first time four years ago, it's one of the many things about this time of year that bring me joy: making fabric pumpkins. And this year, I of course had to make them with my...
Hooked Moon River Quilt Top
Sometimes when I'm trying to look for my next project, I like to go to the shop of a designer I like and find something to make. So when I got my Hooked Fabric strike offs, I immediately went to Ebony Love to see what patterns she had that might...
#SewPINK: MJs Messenger Bag
This is my second year participating in ByAnnie.com's #SewPINK initiative to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer and breast cancer research. Which also means that this was another opportunity for me to talk to my 7 year-old daughter about breast cancer. I'm assuming that the never-ending questions is an...
MOD BEE FALL 2020
We are so excited today to show off the list of classes and teachers for our autumn 2020 session of the Mod Bee. This session will run from Thursday, October 22 through Saturday October 24 and will be filled with classes, conversations, quilting, giveaways, and fun…and the best part is that...
Woven Tote with Video Tutorial
When we first finalized the Makers Tool Print from my Hooked Fabrics, I knew that I was going to weave it together. The subtle stripes and chic off-white I thought would look gorgeous in a woven tote. So I put my thinking cap on and figured out how to do...
Drawstring Pouch with Video Tutorial
In this video, I'll walk you through all the steps to creating this drawstring pouch bag. I use english paper pieced hexagons for my exterior, but this tutorial can be used for any drawstring pouch, whether hexified or basic. For a hexie layout, base template & supply list:Download [mailchimp_subscriber_popup baseUrl='mc.us13.list-manage.com'...
Rainbow Hexie Face Mask with Filter Pocket (Tutorial)
“Oops I did it again.” What’s better than one hexie mask? Well a second one of course. But this time it’s rainbow-tastic to the max. And this one has a filter pocket even! Thanks Melanie for letting me share it. So head over to my YouTube to the new tutorial....
Confetti Waves Blanket
One night, I had the idea to start using the colors of my upcoming fabric collections in other creative mediums so that my social looked more snatched. So I bought a bunch of yarn from Knit Picks and it sat on my shelf until I got my Hooked Strike-Offs. When...
Hexie Face Mask with Video Tutorial
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