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A Place for Everything 2.0 #SewPink
#SewPINK is a the ByAnnie Breast Cancer Awareness initiative started by since October 2019. Their mission: raise awareness, promote screenings, foster community, and support breast cancer research. While October shines a spotlight on breast cancer awareness, their commitment extends throughout the year. Join us in learning, inspiring, and giving generously. ByAnnie.com pledges
Bargello Wave Quilt with MxDomestic
In this exciting video, join me as I guide you through the step-by-step process of creating a stunning bargello quilt. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or just starting out, this beginner-friendly tutorial is perfect for you! Discover the art of sewing as we delve into the world of bargello quilting.
Scrappy Strip Quilt Block
I made this quilt block from fabrics of a leftover weave that I did! They were all inch and a half strips so I decided to cut the gold accent strips into inch and a half as well. Check out these amazing Stripology Rulers by clicking here or the image above.
Quilting with Painters Tape
Going through my works-in-progress pile, I decided I wanted to quilt up my Elevated Abstractions project using Violet Craft’s pattern. For precise straight-line walking-foot quilting, painters tape is my favorite technique. It has the perfect amount of tack to reuse a few pieces over and over and it allows for a precision that I personally
Heart Weave in Black & Pink
This Heart Weave Pattern was one of my first patterns back in the day and I never properly promoted it or shared it with y’all. It’s a super quick weave where you don’t need a weaving tool and I honestly forgot how gratifying it was to watch the heart unfold.
Flowermania 2023
My Flowermania English Paper Piecing Pattern is officially relaunching with Paper Pieces and I’m over-the-moon excited that my fellow EPP-ers will finally be able to stitch this up again. For the PDF pattern, click the image below.
Middle Finger Blanket with Furls Crochet
2022 was a year for me. But, then again, so was 2021, as well as 2020. Basically the entire pandemic was a gradual descent into, what I can now retrospectively look at as, a mental health catastrophe from which I almost did not emerge. I was lost in my head
#SewPink Breast Cancer Awareness Initiative
Today is my official day in Patterns by Annie’s #SewPink Initiative and I think most folks actually finished a project. Not me. Today is the day I share my intention for the project and encourage you all to support this initiative. Both myself and the “Domestic” world are going through
Fundraiser for Abortion Funds
Even though we had months to prepare since the leaked Roe V Wade decision became public, the overturning of Roe v. Wade, a decision that each of justices who overturned it said was precedent under oath, is frightening in the fervor with which some states are controlling uteruses even more
Say Gay. Say Queer. Say Trans. Pride Fabric Collection
“Say Gay. Say Queer. Say Trans.” is the name of my 8th fabric collection that I’ve placed over in my @spoonflower shop. When I began designing for this Pride, I was thinking maybe a couple prints. But designing with absolutely zero limitations for the LGBTQ+ community took on a life
7 Things Brands Should Know When Working with LGBTQIA+ Creators for Pride
7 Things Brands Should Know When Working with LGBTQIA+ Creators for Pride Mathew Boudreaux, AKA Mx Domestic For brands looking to form partnerships with LGBTQIA+ creators during Pride month, the difference between a truly authentic and mutually beneficial partnership and “rainbow washing” is critical. It can mean the difference between a
Crochet Sunflower Pillow Pattern Fundraiser for Ukraine
“A humanitarian catastrophe is unfolding in Ukraine as attacks of war put millions of lives at risk. Innocent families, women and girls, and the elderly will suffer most. CARE’s immediate crisis response aims to reach 4 million with your help.” From Care.org Through March 31, 2022, 100% of the revenue
LGBTQ Nonprofits To Donate To
8 LGBTQ Nonprofits Your Craft Guild Can Donate To This Year By Mathew Boudreaux, AKA Mx Domestic Spring is a time of transformation and planning. It’s also a great time for your craft guild, quilt guild, weaving guild, or maker guild to update the nonprofits it supports. As a queer
6 Spring Cleaning Tips for Clutter-Loving Crafters That Actually Work
By Mathew Boudreaux, AKA Mx Domestic If you’re a cluttered crafter, like me, it’s time to let go of Instagram-perfect craft rooms. Life is too precious and far too short to strive for the impossible. I want you to have joy in your life today–not a week from now, or
5 Reasons You Should Slow Your Social Media and Start Crafting
5 Reasons You Should Slow Your Social Media and Start Crafting By Mathew Boudreaux, AKA Mx Domestic Photo by Becca Blevins When was the last time you sat through a movie without checking your phone, or took a picture without posting it to social media? How much time did you
Tips on Marketing with Social Media for Makers Class with Michaels
We live in a time where both social media and social media marketing are critical to the success of most small businesses. Within Sewing & Crafting, knowing how to optimize each platform can be the difference between a thriving business and the inability to get out of the “hobby”-zone. But
Fundraiser for Anti-Racism 2021
Mx Domestic stands firmly with the Black & Indigenous Communities. Saying that Black Lives Matter or Indigenous Lives Matter as much as every other life should not be hard for anyone to say. And the time is NOW to end the systemic oppression by design of Black and Indigenous communities.
Knitting Machine Santa Hat
If you follow me on TikTok, then you’ve probably seen my obsession with using my Power Drill on my Addi Knitting Machine. I had a lightbulb moment today and realized that I had everything that I I needed to make a Santa Hat, so I jumped at the chance to
Woven Take a Stand Case
Last month, I had the chance to participate in Annie Unrein’s (PatternsByAnnie.com) #SewPINK initiative to raise awareness and funding for breast cancer. And I’m trying this new thing of choosing my mental health over meeting deadlines, so at the time, I had just begun this project, which I knew was
8 Powerful Ways to Be a Queer Ally This Holiday Season
8 Powerful Ways to Be a Queer Ally This Holiday Season By Mathew Boudreaux, AKA Mx Domestic The holidays can be a time that evokes fond memories and visions of sugarplums for some, but for many it’s a reminder of what they don’t celebrate, or don’t have, or feel left
9 Tips for Navigating the Holidays While Queer
9 Tips for Navigating the Holidays While Queer By Mathew Boudreaux, AKA Mx Domestic The holidays should be accessible to everyone who wants to celebrate, but that isn’t always the case. Considering how many families ignore, misunderstand, shun, disparage, or disown their LGBTQIA+ family members, it’s no wonder that many
The #SewPink Initiative – 2021
This is the third year that I’ve participated in Annie’s #SewPink Initiative and I’m always honored to participate when asked. Her patterns are phenomenal. Bags are next level extra to sew and any time I try to wrap my brain around the entire process, anxiety is sure to follow. But
9 Secrets of Self-Care for Content Creators
9 Secrets of Self-Care for Content Creators By Mathew Boudreaux, AKA Mx Domestic Whether you’re a content creator full-time, part-time, or on weekends in between your regular job, being a content creator often comes with a significant emotional burden. While the topics content creators choose to focus on are usually
10 Ways Your Guild Can Encourage LGBTQ+ Inclusivity
10 Ways Your Guild Can Encourage LGBTQ+ Inclusivity Mathew Boudreaux, AKA Mx Domestic I firmly believe creative guilds have the power to change the world and have been doing so since the dawn of time. Quilt guilds, knitting guilds, weaving guilds, and crafting guilds in general have always been a
7 Things Brands Should Know When Working with LGBTQIA+ Creators for Pride
7 Things Brands Should Know When Working with LGBTQIA+ Creators for Pride Mathew Boudreaux, AKA Mx Domestic For brands looking to form partnerships with LGBTQIA+ creators during Pride month, the difference between a truly authentic and mutually beneficial partnership and “rainbow washing” is critical. It can mean the difference between
Love is Love Pride Collection in Now Available!!!
Yes, you indeed read that correctly. My Love is Love Pride Collection is now available for purchase. The collection is exclusive to Amazon/Fabric.com and printed by PBS Fabrics and they moved mountains to get this collection out to y’all in time for Pride. And legit, gratitude isn’t strong enough of a word to express how thankful,
No-Sew Fleece Pillow with Tutorial
Did you know that fleece has a super power? I just learned this in this project that’s in collaboration with Michaels and now I want to make all the fleece things. Like it doesn’t fray. That’s absolutely bananas to me because, by it not fraying, it increases the number of
Easy Canvas Zipper Pouch
Hey there everybody! The time in nigh to make yourself some of these easy-peasy zippered pouches. No matter how many zippered pouches that I have, I can always come up with a reason to make a few more. So when the opportunity came to partner with Michaels to showcase their
Sew-U is Now Live
The day is finally here for me to announce something I’ve been working on behind the scenes for over a year now. Ever since my YouTube Channel was phished, hacked and stolen for a couple months back in 2019, I knew that two things needed to happen: I needed to
Crochet Linen Stitch plus JoAnn Yarn Haul
Even though I’m always learning new techniques and finding new textiles, I have consciously stayed away from wool. In my mind, it was itchy, not very comfortable, and always managed to find its way into my regular laundry. So when given the chance to focus on nothing but wool for
Snow Day Project Party
With the launch of my Snow Day Fabric Collection, a party was definitely in order. Inspired by a literal Snow Day from 2019I 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
Snow Day Flowermania Pillow
Originally, this was going to be a table runner- but boy oh boy am I glad that I did that because loooooook. This pillow is straight up boss. So comfy and cozy and chic and stylish and made with my Snowday collection. I’m not saying that entirely because it’s my
Gay Pride Woven Hexie Ornament
I had the pleasure of doing a livestream over on the Janome Facebook Page and I revisited my Woven Hexie Ornament with some extra flair. I’m learning the further I go on this Mx Domestic journey, the more important is has become for me to espouse conversations not only in
Family, Gender & Sewing: Livestream Event
Even before my new Janome M7 was headed to me in the mail, I knew that this machine would be non-binary, which created the perfect opportunity to bring up the topic on gender-noncomformity with all of you. And then I asked for suggestions for their name, which was an enlightening
My Favorite Holiday Ornaments
I realized that I never put all of my ornaments into a post together to make them easy to find. So tada: ORNAMENTS. Click on the links or images below to learn more about each one. The Quilted Ball Ornament Learn to make your own quilted ball ornament here. Supplies:
Knitter’s Pride The Mindful Collection
Never did I ever think that I would ever fall in love with knitting needles. Alas, the unthinkable has happened and I’m absolutely smitten with Knitter’s Pride’s The Mindful Collection. I’d done knitting in the past and was able to pick up crochet fairly easily, so I never went back
Rainbow Fringe Pillow
When I originally posted my silly Reels on this pillow, I didn’t realize so many would wanna make one. Luckily I filmed part of the construction when I made it, so I was able to cobble together a tutorial to help y’all out. So head over to my YouTube to
Holiday Checkerboard
CHECKERS!!!!! I totally sewed an heirloom checkerboard and used big buttons for the checkers it’s legit awesome. To learn how to make your own or to listen to me talk for 4 minutes, head over to my Youtube Channel. I did this video/tutorial for Joann Fabrics and I love this
Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns
Okay so this book is boss. Facts are facts. When Electric Quilt Company reached out asking if I’d partner with them to get out the words of the upcoming release for the 3rd Edition of Barbara Brackman’s Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns, I basically flipped out that such an Encyclopedia
DIY No-Sew Fabric Swedish Star Ornament Tutorial
In this video, I’ll walk you through this new no-sew take on the Fabric Swedish Star Ornament. The sky is the limit with possibilities of awesome and there’s absolutely no sewing. You can even use paper, vinyl or wrapping paper to start a new holiday tradition.
Quick & Easy Crochet Hat w Video Tutorial
A few weeks ago, I started this blue crochet hat while I was on the Shi Show over on the Lion Brand Yarn Facebook Page. Shira founded Hat not Hate, which is an organization and campaign which uses blue hats as a beacon for the fight against bullying. Seriously check
Biden Harris 2020 Quilt Block
So I was trying to come up with a project for myself that would fill me with hope today, so I created this Biden Harris Applique Block and thought some of y’all might wanna make it for similar reasons. I’ll work up a better “pattern” later, but for those who
VOTE: Remove Stubborn Orange Stains Quilt Block
VOTE: Remove Stubborn Orange Stains. Yes please and thank you in advance. I had the pleasure of creating this quilt block of the month for Social Justice Sewing Academy that was inspired by student work. So now y’all can go to the link in my profile to get the free
Rainbow Lone Star Quilt for gSAFE Auction
A few weeks ago, Brian J sent me an e-mail because someone recommended me to him as someone who might be able to help. So whoever recommended me, thank you because legit this is an organization and a cause that is sadly so necessary. This fundraiser is now open through
Fast & Fabulous No-Sew Pumpkins
Rainbows make the world feel better. Point blank periodt. So I decided that my holidays are now officially gonna have a little rainbow in them. Or maybe a lot. I just gotta be me. And really that’s all we can do is be ourselves. Who else is doing stuff a
Hooked Project Party
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
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
“CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where either social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. CDC also advises the use of simple cloth face coverings to slow the spread of the virus and help people
Hands of Pride Raw Edge Applique Panel
To honor the 51st anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, I both updated my Hands of Pride design and created a tutorial over on YouTube. And here are the templates: Hands of PrideDownload This project is raw edge applique and here are the supplies that I used in the video. If
Rainbow Face Mask with Video Tutorial
As the cases of the Coronavirus begin to dramatically rise again in the United States, it became clear that we were going to be wearing masks for a long time since way too many folks aren’t. And if you’re anything like me, nothing gives me a pick me up like
Fundraiser for Anti-Racism
Alderwood Studio and Mx Domestic stand firmly with the Black Community. Saying that Black Lives Matter as much as every other life should not be hard for anyone to say. And the time is NOW to end the systemic oppression by design of the black community and the senseless murders
Craft a Life You Love Podcast
A few months ago, I had the pleasure of being on a panel with Amy Tangerine for the Craft Industry Alliance. If you don’t know Amy, you’re definitely missing out because she’s a scrapbooking queen who loves color and intentionally tries to live the best version of herself each and
Elevated Abstractions – Midnight Edition
When Violet Craft initially released her Elevated Abstractions Quilt Pattern a few years ago, I knew I had to make it. At that point, I had played with a couple of Violet’s EPP patterns, bu had yet to tackle one of her Foundation Patterns and this seemed like it was
The Tale of Three Curtains
Shortly after my governor enacted a stay-at-home order, my neighborhood had a moment with a couple thieves stealing stuff out of folks cars in the middle of the night. As a result, my spouse asked me to make curtains for all of the downstairs windows so folks can’t see what’s
Playroom Project Party-Week 5
Oh how bittersweet. Parting is such sweet sorry indeed. Our fifth and final week of the Playroom Project is finally upon us. I can’t put into words how grateful I am for all of the submissions and projects that came to be! And with that, below are the final creations.
Octopus and Coat Duo (Guest blog by Florence Taylor)
How exciting to be part of this tour, like most people I was a fan of the blog, awe of the talent and delighted by Mx Domestic. When they asked me to participate I was o overjoyed. The collection is whimsical, bright, fun and comfortable. You smile looking at the
Helena’s Purple Striped Afghan
Sometimes a big chunky blanket is just what the doctor ordered! The texture and feel of this Sprightly Acrylic Super Bulky Yarn is very ooh la la. I originally got two skeins of it to play with, but quickly knew that I had to made Helena an afghan. The four
Playroom Project Party-Week 4
WEEK 4 Monday, March 16th: Maria Schneider of Madame Tailor Tuesday, March 17th: Diane Spencer-Ogg of Spencer Ogg Wednesday, March 18th: Heather Butler of Stay Little Sewing Thursday, March 19th: Kenzy Hogan of Sewing Corals Friday, March 20th: Kim Barnett of Maggie Magpie Studio Saturday, March 21th: Christina Johnson of Such a Pretty Fabric Up first
Spring ModBee 2020 – Online Modern Quilting Conference
I am excited to announce that tickets for the Mod Bee Spring 2020 session are now on sale! This will be my third time teaching in this on-line conference and each time it gets even more and more fun. What is the Mod Bee? Mod Bee is a 3 day, online conference
Playroom Project Party – Week 3
Week 3 in the Playroom Project Party has come and gone, with gobs a gobs of amazing projects from this phenomenal set of Master Makers. WEEK 3 Monday, March 9th: Isabelle Selak of Southbay Bella Studio Tuesday, March 10th: Elizabeth Gilmartin of Bitter Candy Design Wednesday, March 11th: Laura Strickland of Orange Blossom
Patchwork Gifts’ Mug Rug (guest blog by Kim Barnett)
Hey everybody! This is Mathew popping in just to say how proud I am of Kim Barnett. In my pursuit of both trying to manage my spirit by not taking on extra assignments and wanting to help as many folks as possible, I thought it would be super rad to
Playroom Project Party-Week 2
WEEK 2 Monday, March 2nd: Amanda Gehl of Catalina Homegrown Tuesday, March 3rd: Anne Boundy of Said With Love Wednesday, March 4th: Maja Wlusek of Betyipiernaty Thursday, March 5th: Jerry Roodt of Jerry Roodt Friday, March 6th: Vanessa Behymer of Vintage Barngirl Saturday, March 7th: Jocelyn Gonzales of MGJBTX Quilts Week 2 of the Playroom Project
Playroom Project Party-Week 1
Boom boom shake the room! I’m over the moon to celebrate and kick off the first week of my Playroom Project Party with these amazing makers. This is just the first of five weeks of awesomeness. Methinks you will be as blown away as I am. And with that, (big
Rainbow Dots Duo: FQS Pillow Fight Entry
A couple months ago, Fat Quarter Shop reached out asking if I’d want to participate in their Pillow Fight this year, where various makers would “fight” each other to see who the supreme pillow champion is. We were to make a pillow inspired by one from Laundry Basket Quilts Pillow Talk Book. Almost
Playroom Project Party
With the launch of my Playroom 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. For those new to my Master Makers, for my past two collections, I have
Crochet Sari Silk Ribbon Yarn Bowl
I was contacted a month or so ago by Darn Good Yarns and boy am I grateful for the connection. Outside of the neato Sari Silk yarn I was sent, their company is legit super cool. To learn more about their story and mission, click here. I promise you’ll be
Boxed Block Lap Afghan
I’m in the process of wrapping up my existing crochet afghans-in-progress before I allow myself to start a new one. Fingers crossed, wish me luck, it probably won’t happen but goals are good or whatever. I have multiple color ways of this Sprightly Acrylic Wool Worsted Stripes Yarn and I
Auction for Australia
Australia’s devastating bushfires began in late July and show no signs of ending with the persistent heat and drought. Being in the southern hemisphere, they are entering the hottest summer months ahead. To date, 24 human lives have been lost and over half a BILLION animals have lost their lives.
2020 Bluprint Goodness
Bluprint has some new stuff that I totally needed to share with you because it’s legit awesome. ALL YOU CAN WATCH WEEK From January 1 – 7, 2020, anyone who’s not already a member can watch any (or all) classes free! No commitment, no credit card. I’ve been blown away by
Favorite Sewing Notions of 2019
With every new year of fun comes another year full of new sewing notion to play with. This is a list of my favorites that I discovered in 2019. There are obviously many other amazing notions out there. These are just the ones that either drastically improved my workflow or
Crochet Shawl for my Mama
So I’ve basically become a crocheting machine. I’ve realized that as long as I keep my stitches simple, I don’t have to plan and I don’t have to think, so Netflix & Crochet can actually be a thang in my household. I was sent two skeins of this gorgeous Sprightly
Conversion Therapy Map Quilt
Gay conversion therapy is a practice primarily administered to children under 18 that purports the ability to change a person’s sexual orientation from gay to straight. Innumerable scientific studies have shown sexuality to be predetermined prior to birth, not something that anyone chooses or can be changed. This practice has
Pajama Party – Creative Christmas Campaign
Are y’all ready for a pajama party? For those that have been a part of my journey for a bit, you know that my general uniform at home is some variation of pajamas. So when I was asked to work with Simplicity/McCalls for their Creative Christmas Campaign to create some
Patchwork Basket in Greens
Minki Kim has this super awesome new book out called Zakka from the Heart. In this book, she provides 16 Charming Projects to Warm Any Home and wow is this the understatement of the year. Immediately after I looked through the entire book, I reached out to Minki to let
Playroom Half-Square Triangle Pillow
Back in September, I was sent some of the Half-Square Triangle Templates to give them a whirl. I had just received my strike-offs for Playroom, so I made a quick video to show folks how to use the 4″ template. I threw in some of the Pure Solid Coordinates and
The Death of Mister Domestic YouTube
UPDATE: December 6, 2019 – I have officially regained control of my channel and most of my content. There’s still a lot to sort out and fix, but I wanted to update everyone here until I can put out my video and post explaining everything: https://www.youtube.com/c/misterdomestic When I first started
Butterfly Pillow
I often find myself so focused on projects that I stay holed up in my sewing room and before I know it, hours have passed…I often forget to take a break to just breathe and relax. I bounce from project to project or between sewing and crocheting. I think all
Single Crochet Striped Billow Pillow
If y’all have been reading my posts, you know that my pocketbook loves me some Knit Picks. And this project was my introduction. I was at Quilt Festival in the LDH Booth and, as I was out on the floor looking for an iron to borrow, I came across their
Double Crochet Ribbed Stitch Scarf
While in Houston for Quilt Festival, I discovered Knit Picks and they took all my money. I needed a project that I didn’t have to think about for the flight home, so I snagged 4 skeins of the Finley Heather Wonderfluff and settled on making a scarf. Eventually I’ll put
Giftable Projects: EPP – Bluprint
If you haven’t heard by now, I recently had the opportunity to add to my Bluprint catalogue with my new Giftable Projects: English Paper Piecing Class. Yaaaaay! Combine English Paper Piecing (EPP) with simple sewing techniques to create three cute giftable projects. The best part? These smaller projects are easy
Woven Pocket Catch All Caddy 2.0 (with video tutorial)
As soon as I made my first Catch All Caddy for byAnnie.com’s #sewPINK initiative, I knew that I wanted to make another one right away and that I wanted to film a tutorial for y’all. I love this soooo much and I want everyone to make this. It’s super practical
Catch & Release Project Party Week 6
And just like that the Catch and Release Project has come to a close. What better way to end these amazing 6 weeks than with these 4 amazing quilts. You guys and gals…I am so utterly amazed, humbled, and overjoyed with all of these creations and submissions over the past
#SewPINK
I remember seeing this By Annie Catch All Caddy a while ago and I had totally planned on making it, but then I forgot because my brain like to play games with me. But when the By Annie team reached out asking if I wanted to participate in their #SewPINK
Hold Tight Quilt
It seems like aeons ago since I started this quilt, which in Mister Domestic time is 8 months ago. The incomparable Sharon Holland was launching her Hold Tight Quilt Pattern and doing a sew-along, so of course I had to join. I had never played with transparency in color before,
Bluprint Premium Subscription Box
Bluprint Premium is their newest subscription plan that is super duper rad methinks. In addition to getting an annual subscription to their classes and stuff, you get four project boxes a year and can pick what you wanna play with each time: quilting, sewing, embroidery, knitting or crochet. This quarter
Catch & Release Project Party – Week 5
Aaaaand it’s no surprise that week 5 is yet another stunner on the Catch and Release Project! Let’s have a closer look shall we? If you’ve been following me for a bit, you know about my obsession with everything South Bay Bella Studio. She’s crazy innovative, a phenomenal maker, and
Catch & Release Project Party – Week 4
Week 4 was such a wham bam week of amazing makes in the Catch & Release Project Party. Let’s get to know them a little more closely. I can’t believe we’re at the halfway point in the Catch & Release Project Party. Today brings us this amaaaaaazing quilt made by
Catch & Release Project Party – Week 3
These makers in the Catch & Release Project Party just keep knocking it out of the park. Let’s get to know the Week 3 projects more closely, eh? Kicking off the third week of the Catch & Release Project Party is Catalina Home Grown with an assortment of handmade kitchen and home
Catch & Release Project Party – Week 2
Week 2 in the Catch & Release Project Party continued the awesome streak set by the Week 1 Makers and I can’t wait to share them with you. First up on Week 2 was Maria Schneider of Madame Tailor, who made two distinct yet equally adorable outfits. Check out this
Catch & Release Project Party Guest Blog
Hello! My name is Christina Johnson. You can find me on Instagram @suchaprettyfabric I am also in the process of starting a blog under the same name. I am a maker and a quilter who, like most of us, loves beautiful fabrics. I am delighted to be a guest on
American Patchwork & Quilting Podcast
If you would’ve asked me a year ago whether my sewing space would ever be organized, I would have definitively said NOOOOO WAY! Fast forward to today, I was a guest on the American Patchwork & Quilting Podcast talking about my journey into being organized and the benefits that shocked
Catch & Release Project Party – Week 1
The first week of the Catch & Release Project Party has come and gone and woooooweewow did it blow me away with all of the phenomenal makes. Kicking off the Catch & Release Project Party was Laura Piland of Slice of Pi Quilts with her new High Tide Quilt, which she now has
Quilted Lunch Bag (with Video Tutorial)
With the new school year here, I wanted to make a cool back-to-school project and methinks I conquered the task. This Quilted Lunch Bag is super easy to make and is sure to impress. So head over to my YouTube channel for my new tutorial. ??♂️ This Quilted Lunch Bag is
Catch & Release Project Party
Back on May 23rd, I put out a call for makers with less than 5000 followers on Instagram to see if anyone would be interested in making stuff for a project party. I deemed this group “microinfluencers” and offered myself as a mentor for whatever they needed during the party
Kraft Tex Slimline Wallet (with video tutorial)
Ever since I made my first project with Kraft Tex a couple months ago, I’ve had this substrate on the brain and couldn’t wait to make a couple projects to share with you. First up is this super awesome slimline wallet with a zipper and an ID window and lots
Floralish Myrtle Block Pillow
Do y’all know Jodi Godfrey of Tales of Cloth? Well, if you don’t, she’s amazing and awesome and lives in Australia and makes the best papers for English Paper Piecing. And noooow she has a new book called The Seedlings Quilts, which has soooo many awesome patterns and ideas. And
5 Pro Tips for Great Photos for Instagram with Mister Domestic
If your’e looking for some tips to elevate you photography online, then check out my new tutorial on YouTube. In this video, I discuss the importance of proper white balance, exposure, composition, storytelling, and werking those angles with tips and tricks to elevate your photography is each area. While I
Mountain Scape Range Backpack
As I’m designing each of my prints in a collection, I cycle through all of the different projects that I could potentially make. During the creation of my Mountain Scape print for my Catch & Release collection, I was totally thinking of a fold-over backpack and how cute it would
My First Quilt
My very first quilt was an absolute afterthought. Part of my process for making apparel was to deconstruct a bunch of old clothes so that I could understand their construction and discover the next level tips that were used. After a pile of old jean panels emerged, I randomly decided
Woven Oh How Sweet Zipped Case
One of the favorite things that I love to make with woven panels is the Oh How Sweet Zipped Case. The size required for the exterior is an approachable size to weave, which also creates enough structure to maintain the integrity of the case. I am so grateful that Melissa
Quilted Floor Pillows
Omg y’all! I am so flipping excited that I finally get to share the project showcase I worked out with Bluprint. These Quilted Floor Pillows are half English Paper Pieced, half machine-sewed and 100% awesome! To access the video and pattern, you’ll need to sign up, so click here for
Reversible Bucket Hat (with video tutorial)
For the video tutorial, click here or the photo below. bucket-hat-templateDownload I hope you enjoy making this awesome reversible bucket hat as much as I did. While I don’t promote anything unless I legit love it, this post contains affiliate links.
Colorblock LOVE Pride Pillow
Before I even started on my Colorblock LOVE Pride Quilt, I made up a smaller pillow version to test the colors. And it took like 1 second to realize it was a winner winner chicken dinner. The designer of the pattern, Sam Hunter of Hunter Design Studio, gave me the
Drawstring Canvas Backpack with Video Tutorial
If y’all don’t know about Art Gallery Fabrics’ Canvas, you’re legit missing out. It’s super soft and the prints and colors are phenomenal. They just released a new Look Book for their canvas and it’s chalk-full of awesome ideas and projects. So of course with this Canvas Party happening, I
Woven Gradient Quilt “Sew-Along”
I remember that, as I was making my original Woven Denim Quilt in 2016, I knew that I was making something pretty cool… if I could make it work. At that point, I had been weaving for a while, but was newer to quilting, so there was a lot of
Everlasting Oh How Sweet Case with video tutorial
I am so flipping stoked that Melissa Leray of Oh How Sweet Company gave me permission to create a video tutorial for her Oh How Sweet Zipped Case because it is THE BEST zipped case I have ever come across. If you haven’t seen it yet, click here or the
Rainbow Colorblock LOVE – Pride Project 2019
Over the past few years, I’ve selected an Annual LGBTQ+ pride project to complete during Pride Month, which is June every year. Last year, I made the Love is Love Pillow and personally matched the total proceeds of pattern sales as a donation to The Trevor Project, the leading national
Crazy 8 Cuddle Blanket (w/ video tutorial)
Of all substrates, all the furry ones are legit the most gratifying from an ooh aah sensation perspective. I’ve made full on blankets. I’ve made jackets. I’ve made pillows. I’ve even used it for quilt backing, which both quilts magnificently and feels like a cloud. However, I’ve heard from a
Crescent Moon Pillows
Within like 3 seconds of me seeing the Lunar Illusion prints in Maureen Cracknell‘s Mystical Land Fabric Collection with Art Gallery Fabrics, the idea for these pillows popped into my noggin. And of course I had to make a free pattern for y’all too because they are just that fly
Lone Star Quilt (with video tutorial)
So this year, I’ve dubbed the year of the quilt, which means I’m going to be making a whole bunch. Yaaaaaaay for quilts!!!!! And this Lone Star quilt was a result of two partnerships: Electric Quilt and my new LQS My Quilting Loft. First up, Electric Quilt. If you don’t
B is for Boudreaux Pillow
When Sheri of Whole Circle Studio first let me know about her new Typecast EPP pattern, I thought it was brilliant. I had never even considered making letters with English Paper Piecing, but as soon as I knew it was something I could do in the near future, I instantly
Aura Blog Party – Week 5
Week 5, the final week in the Aura Blog party, has come and gone and boy oh boy did we go out with a bang. MEET THE MAKERS First up was Whole Circle Studio and I’m absolutely smitten with these EPP mini quilts she made using her new Typecast pattern.
Legendary Squares
The moment that I got Pat Bravo’s Legendary Collection, I knew that I needed to make a quilt. The colors are prints were perfection and immediately a gradient came to mind. So I whipped up a squares design in illustrator and jumped right in even though I had a bajillion
Lugu Pillow of Self Care
Before I began working on this pillow, I consciously decided that I needed to make something just for my own self care. While I love sharing what I learn and tutorials and stuff, I hadn’t done a project just for me in a long while. So when Jessica Swift’s Lugu
Aura Blog Party – Week 4
Omg Week 4 of the Aura Blog Party y’all! I’m blown away by all these makes I can hardly stand it. Let’s recap. MEET THE MAKERS Friendship Braid Pouch by Maureen Cracknell First up is Maureen Cracknell‘s day in the Aura Blog Party and she made this amazingly super cool
Quilting 101: Whole Cloth Quilt (with video tutorial)
In preparation for National Quilting Day, I decided to create a couple beginner-friendly quilting tutorials that could help bring more future quilters into the fold. The first tutorial is on the Brother Stitching Sewcial Site and is a smaller quilted pillow with an envelop pillow. And while the pillow tutorial
Project Quilting – Abecedarius
Okay so this project was super duper fun y’all. Have you heard of Project Quilting? It’s now in its 10th season and it’s the brainchild of Kim Lapacek of Persimon Dreams, who is obsessed with the challenges in Project Runway and was awesome enough to organize something for the quilting
Aura Blog Party – Week 3
Week 3 of the Aura Blog Party was a full week of seven examples of fabric magic. Like seriously each and every make blew me away. MEET THE MAKERS Ikat Quilt by Tara of Wefty Needle Yeehaw! The Aura Blog Party kicks off again with WEFTY Needle’s amazing Ikat Quilt.
Sun Kissed Chevron – HST Tutorial
As soon as I got my hands on Maureen Cracknell’s new Sun Kissed Collection, I knew that I had to make a quilt with it. Little did I know that I’d be making my biggest quilt to date. It started with me testing out my new Gemini machine by Crafter’s
Make & Decorate Podcast
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Stephanie Socha Design for her Make & Decorate Podcast, where we talk about creativity, positivity and other ivities…. here’s the link so you can go have a listen. ?? While I don’t promote anything unless I legit love it, this post contains
Aura Blog Party – Week 2
Week 2 of the Aura Blog Party has come and gone but boy oh boy have the amazing projects left their mark. MEET THE MAKERS Written in the Stars Quilt by Sarah J Maxwell Today stop on the Aura Blog Party train is Sarah Maxwell with this spectacular Written in
Mermaid – Crocodile “H” Trifold Wallet
A few weeks back, Sew Gnar reached out to see if I’d be interested in trying out one of her patterns. Coincidentally, Helena had a new wallet in her rotation of asks from me, so I was all like heck ya. Plus, I had recently purchased some mermaid and iridescent
Aura Blog Party – Week 1
The Aura Blog Party kicked off with quite the bang with the first four makers. Such a diversity of projects and all of them were amazing. Meet the Makers Kite Quilt by Amanda Woodruff of A Crafty Fox Omg y’all!! Amanda Woodruff of A Crafty Fox sure does know how
Mod Bee: An Online Quilting Conference
Mod Bee is an annual 3 day online quilting conference held on March 14th, 15th, and 16th of 2019. This conference will be held in a private facebook group where attendees can join discussions and watch live, interactive Facebook classes from popular quilters across the country. And guess who’s one
Aura Blog Party
In Aura, my second fabric collection with Art Gallery Fabrics, I captured the feelings and colors and beauty that my daughter Helena and me experienced on our daddy-daughter trip to Hawaii last year. Watching the reception of this collection by all of you and the amazing projects under the hashtag
Mason Jar Drawstring Pouch
I may or may not have an obsession with English Paper Piecing, so when Carolina Moore asked me to join her book tour for her new Learn How to English Paper Piece Book I was all over it. As much as I love EPP, hand sewing a full quilt is
Tie-Top Curtains (with video tutorial)
Almost immediately after Helena got her bunk bed, she asked me to make her curtains so that the bottom could become like a hide-out/fort for her. The curtains I knew how to make, but it took my brain a smidge to figure out how to secure them. I landed with
Scandinavian Heart Basket Ornament (with Video Tutorial)
Okay so TBH I couldn’t quit making ornaments after the holidays so I just had to make these and do a tutorial before Valentine’s Day 2019. With a month to spare, yeehaw! These can be made with soooo many different substrates: fabric, paper, vegan and non-vegan leather, cardboard, wrapping paper,
Anagram Pillow
Last year, I was introduced to The Crafters Edge Crossover II, which is this super awesome die cutting system. I did a demo on my YouTube Channel when I first got it and I found it to be a super easy system and a company that was open and receptive
Legendary Squares Pillow
Since I had some squares left over from the Legendary Squares Quilt Top that I creates, I decided to use them to make a partner pillow so that I could share the advanced chain piecing technique in a YouTube Tutorial. Never did I ever think that sewing squares together would
Sew Together Bag (with Video Tutorial)
The path of this project began with a tree skirt. Random right? I made this bombtastic Hexagonal Tree Skirt this year and had enough excess from the trimmings to create a 14″ x 16″ rectangle. So naturally, I stitched everything up and quilted it without having any idea what I
Mandala Drops Iris Applique Pillow
As I was designing the Mandala Drops print from my Loved to Pieces Collection, I knew that I wanted to make some sort of applique project replicating the design. Like many project ideas, I had the thought and then went on with my life making other projects higher in my
Adventure Awaits Embroidery Hoop
Ever since I decided what I was going to make from Beverly McCullough‘s new Vintage Home Sewing Book, I’ve been super pumped to share it with you. And like, I know you probably wouldn’t put Vintage and Mister Domestic in the same category. But like I legit think that style
Autumnal Triangle Pillow
Art Gallery Fabrics has these new Thematic Bundle Up Curated Bundles and each designer was asked to make a small project using a different one. I was super jazzed to get Autumnal as the temperatures were beginning to shift from summer to fall to winter. Autumnal Bundle Up Bundle As
10-Minute Pillow Case (with video tutorial)
On a whim, I got the idea to make some complementary pillow cases for her room to match her bunk bed drapes I have yet to make. And since the pillows literally take 10 minutes to make, I knew that this was also a project that I had to do
Favorite Sewing Notions of 2018
This year, I have had the opportunity to be introduced to and play with at least infinity sewing notions. And while many of them are amazing and I wouldn’t say that I came across any duds, these are the ones that I unconsciously integrated into my workflow. This seemed like
Fabric Advent Star Tree Topper (with video tutorial)
The moment that Helena told me that she wanted a white tree with pink, purple, gold and turquoise for our tree, I visualized this tree topper. I had made one with more traditional colors last year that I have a step out tutorial for if you need it. I thought
Quilted Ball Ornament: Mediterraneo Edition
So yup… I’m officially going ornament-crazy. Helena decided that our tree this year was going to be purple, teal, pink and gold, so that’s the direction that I went with this one. I pulled some leftover strips from my Jelly Roll Rug and all four fabrics came from Katarina Roccella’s
Woven Hexie Ornament: Aura Edition
Every time this part of the year comes, I always tell myself that I’m only going to make a couple ornaments. But then once I pop, I can’t stop Pringles-style, so yaaaaay for this Woven Hexie Ornament: Aura Edition. This one started with a Woven Stars Messenger Bag that my
Cozy Toes Socks (with video tutorial)
This video will introduce you to your new sewing obsession: Cozy Toes Socks – a Pattern by Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop. When I first saw this pattern, I immediately contacted the designer to get permission to give a tutorial on this pattern because it is that amazing. So even if you
Little Miss Sweetness Bag – A Stitch in Time Book Tour
Last year, I was honored to participate in Sharon Burgess’ Book Tour for Quilting on The Go – English Paper Piecing. The Dilly Bag I made is still one of my favorite makes and I had a feeling whatever I made from her new book, A Stitch in Time, would
Aura Ornaments
The past few years, I started making fabric ornaments and always get super duper giddy around this time of year because I know that I’m going to make some more. Last year, my good friend Tara and I hosted an Ornament Along and the tutorials are still up on YouTube.
Aura Improv Flower Pillow
The night before I was to teach my Improv Flower pattern at NW Quilting Expo this year, I realized that I had donated my final Improv Flower sample a few weeks before and I didn’t have anything for my class to show. So on a last minute sewing spree, I
Aura Hopscotch Quilt (Modern Quilts Block by Block Blog Hop)
When Emily Dennis reached out to see if I had time to participate in her new Modern Quilts Block by Block Blog Hop, I think my response was “Heck ya, I’m there. You rock.” And rock she most definitely does. I waited to decide what I’d be making until I
Next Level Rope Bowl: Purple Edition
After my first venture into Next Level Rope Bowls, I immediately went in search of more vibrants colors on cotton craft cord. And boy did I stumble across a gem with amazing products fro macrame, crochet & knitting: Wool Couture. I ordered the 5mm cotton macrame cord and was blown away at both the
Indygo Junction’s Pumpkin Trio (with Video Tutorial)
One of my favorite things about this time of year is making the Indygo Junction Pumpkin Trio pattern. And this year, I had my new Aura Fabric Collection to play with which has some of the most delicious all colors that were sure to create show-stoppers. But to make this
Aura Jelly Roll Rug (w/ New video tips)
By popular request, I have made a new Jelly Roll Rug video sharing new tips and tricks from my new Aura rug using the Hobbs Quilt Batting fusible cotton batting, which quite honestly was a game changer. At first, I didn’t think I’d have any more tips & tricks to share, but
Insulated Lunch Box (w/ video tutorial)
This video will show you the basics of sewing your very own insulated lunch box. Whether for actual lunch or storage for supplies, this box is destined for fame as you or your littles strut around town with this in hand. Here is the fabric cut and supply list. If
Next Level Rope Bowls (w Video Tutorial)
This video will walk you through all of his tips and tricks to sewing some elevated ooh la la rope bowls. There’s more to it than setting your zig zag stitch and buying clothesline, so definitely get ready get set go to bringing high end to this ubiquitous project. For
Aura – A Fabric Collection of Hawaiian Memories
My second fabric collection ships to stores in October 2018 and I finally get to start sharing it with y’all and I’m beyond excited I can’t contain it. Never have I ever yearned to play with a fabric collection as much as this one, so I’m hoping y’all feel the
Week 4: Loved to Pieces Blog Party
The Loved to Pieces Blog Party has come to a finish with the conclusion of Week 4 and woooooooooow was it amazing. Whereas Week 3 coincidentally all worked with the Blue Binded colorway & hues, this week highlighted the the vibrance of the Fused Hues. Here’s a list of the
20-Minute Easy Zipper Pouch (w/ Video Tutorial)
This beginner-friendly video will teach you the steps to sewing an easy zipper pouch. Once your fabric and materials are prepped, this pouch will take you less than 20 minutes to make. Definitely a great project for a handmade gift for any event. While I don’t promote anything unless I
Week 3: Loved to Pieces Blog Party
Week 3 of the Loved to Pieces Blog Party has already come and gone, but boy oh boy did it leave an impression on me. 5 insanely talented makers and 6 beyond bananas projects has absolutely blown me away. If you missed week 2, here’s a direct link to see
Foundation Paper Piecing: No Tear Freezer Paper Method (with video tutorial)
This video will show you how to sew foundation paper piecing using the “no tear” freezer paper method. The first time I used this method, my mind was absolutely blown away. For the right project, this method is a much more efficient, cleaner, and quicker way to sew a foundation
Patchwork Petals Sewing Party – Block 4
The 4th and final block in the Patchwork Petals Sewing Party begins today. It’s been such a blast hosting this party with Sheri of Whole Circle Studio and I can’t wait to see everyone’s finished projects. Make sure to head over to her blog to see progress photos and tips/tricks
Week 2: Loved to Pieces Blog Party
Oh em gee y’all…. I can’t stop ooohing and aaahing about the amazing projects that everyone is making for the Loved to Pieces Blog Party. If you missed last week’s makes, here’s a direct link. For Week 2, here’s a list of the makers: Monday July 23: Meghan Buchanan of Then
Jelly Roll Rug (with Video Tutorial)
I’m not gonna lie. When I first saw the first surge of Jelly Roll Rugs being made, I wasn’t quite sure about them. Since I only work with Art Gallery Fabrics and they don’t do jelly rolls, I think this was my primary reason for not immediately putting this on
Helena & Mattie made by Katie Skoog
I can’t believe it’s been almost two years since The Simple Life Pattern Company released the Helena’s Button-Back Top/Dress and the Mattie’s Scalloped Suspender Skirt patterns. I forgot how Katie Skoog and I got on the subject of naming patterns, but I jokingly said that she should name a pattern
Week 1: Loved to Pieces Blog Party
In case you haven’t heard, the most exciting amazing blog party is underway with the most talented and awesome makers ever: Loved to Pieces Blog Party. Each week, master makers around the world will be making projects that tickled their fancies using my Loved to Pieces Fabric. This week, we
Sirena Summer Tote (with Tutorial)
When Jessica Swift asked me if I’d be interested in participating in her Sirena Summer Tote Challenge, I was like heck yes because I love her and I love Sirena and I love totes. Summer… not so much because it’s hot, but 3 out of 4 ain’t bad. And like
Patchwork Petals Sewing Party – Block 3
Today marks the half-way mark of the Patchwork Petals Sewing Party. Yeehaw! It’s so much fun sewing up these blocks and watching everyone else with their own versions. Head over to Sheri’s Blog to see all the her versions of this block and links to her recaps of the previous
Loved to Pieces Blog Party
Check out who’s having a Blog Party?!?!? I am! I am! And I am beyond honored to have this top-notch, diverse group of makers creating magic with Loved to Pieces that I am confident will blow you away. Already I’ve been knocked to the ground on the daily from the
Woven Pieces Quilt
One of the first tasks that I had after I finished designing Loved to Pieces was to design a free pattern for my look book. And since the English Paper Piecing love was already represented in the overall inspiration for the collection, I wanted to create a way to honor
Fanny Pack made by Mattea Harrison
Okay so when I had a call for makers for my Spring Quilt Market Booth and Mattea commented that she’d make a fanny pack, it took me zero seconds to say yes please. Like how cool is that? Fanny packs rule the school. Now let’s get to know Mattea a
Catalina Fiber Arts
Of all the makes and makers that contributed to my Loved to Pieces Spring Market Booth, I hands down can honestly say that I was the most blown away by the makes from Catalina Fiber Arts. And if you’ve been keeping track of all of the makes that I’ve shared,
Patchwork Petals Sewing Party – Block 2
It’s been so much fun watching all of the Patchwork Petals blocks pop up on the interweb the past couple weeks. And I’m absolutely beyond stoked that each day new folks are joining in. This party’s lasting for 8 weeks and you’re only late if you join on week 9
Love is Love Pillow
Back in early May, Jenny of Montana in Stitches reached out to me to share her new Love is Love pattern. The timing was actually quite serendipitous because I was about to start looking for a project to make in celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month in June. So I responded
Charmed Quilt made by Paola Baker
I’ve had the privilege of meeting Paola Baker of @loveoffabrics in person and she is just as awesome a person as she is a maker, and her makes are top notch. And like I didn’t even know that she was making this gorgeous Charmed Quilt for my Loved to Pieces
Cloth Doll made by Joe Madl
When Joe Madl of Manhandled Threads offered to make me one of his cloth dolls using my Loved to Pieces collection for my Market Booth, I honestly freaked out and immediately was like heck yes. I also tried to front saying that Helena wouldn’t let me give it back, but
Loved to Pieces Flowermania Strip & Denim Quilt
When I first received my strike-offs for Loved to Pieces, one of the very first projects that I began was this quilt. My Flowermania EPP quilt pattern was the very beginning of my exploration and creation of geometric florals and Loved to Pieces never could have happened without it. So
Dear Jane EPP Project – Loved to Pieces
As I was pondering a new English Paper Piecing project one day, I gazed lovingly over at my Dear Jane EPP Kit and had a total lightbulb moment. I decided then and there that I was going to make this quilt a story of my journey as a fabric designer,
Range Backpack made by Cecilia Sullivan
Ceci of @cecivas is a phenomenal maker. Like oh em gee phenomenal. She made this Noodlehead Range Backpack for my market booth and I was blown away by both her speed and the quality of this make. Like she received the fabric on Friday and the backpack was in the
Patchwork Petals Sewing Party – Block 1
Yeehaw!!! The Patchwork Petals Sewing Party officially begins today and I couldn’t be more excited. If this is your first time hearing about, there’s a full list of notions and sponsors and other fun details on my intro post to the party. In a nutshell, this is an 8-week foundation
Oh How Sweet Zipped Case & Sew Together Bag by Angela Purrenhage
I cannot contain myself about these two projects that Angela Purrenhage of Making Whatever made for my Spring Quilt Market Booth for Loved to Pieces. Having made both the Sew Together Bag and the Oh How Sweet Zipped Pouch myself, I know that these aren’t the easiest projects to make.
Henley Style Tunic by Florence Taylor
Florence is fierce and fabulous and brings a ginormous to my face every time I think about her. Seriously check out her Instagram and you will have the same reaction. When my collection came out, she immediately told me how much her son loved it and his excitement at me
Bag & Wallet Made by Norma’s Bag Boutique
Norma I. AgrÛn of Norma’s Bag Boutique is insanely talented. Check out her Instagram to see what I’m talking about. She’s taking a short break in her Etsy Shop, but I’d definitely go favorite her shop and email to find out when she comes back because I’m absolutely floored by these
Selvedge Kitchen Sink Bag by Amanda Anderson
When I first started working with the strike offs from Loved to Pieces, I saved each of my selvedges and put them in a special place. This was my first ever fabric collection, so for sentimental value alone I had to keep them even if I never made anything with
Moonrise and Flurry Quilts made by Slice of Pi Quilts
I have decided that Laura is a wizard. There’s no other explanation. I’m a speedy sewist myself, but even I can’t grasp how she was able to masterfully make two quilts in a weekend, which was all the time she had between receiving the fabric and time I needed the
Love Pattern 2.0 Rayon Dress made by Kim Desselle
After seeing Kim Desselle’s original rayon Love Pattern 2.0 dress that Kim had made for her own daughter, when she offered to make one for Helena using my rayon from Loved to Pieces I honestly got a little teary because I knew it would be sooo beautiful and turn my
Butterfly Wings by Isabelle Selak
Do y’all know Isabelle Selak of @southbaybella? Well if you don’t, you need to get to know her. Not only is she one of the sweetest and most genuine people that I’ve met in the past few years, but she’s one of those makers that doesn’t quite know how amazingly
Patchwork Petals Sewing Party
Sheri of Whole Circle Studio and I have teamed up to bring you the Patchwork Petals Sewing Party starting on June 18th. A few months ago, Sheri reached out to me to see if I’d be interested in collaborating with her. I’m absolutely obsessed with her patterns and was coincidentally
Loved to Pieces Trucker Hats by Rachel Sterling
Without hesitation, the most talked about items in my Spring Market Booth were the trucker hats by Rachel Sterling of @SterlingSewn. When she presented the idea on my call to makers I knew I had to see them and then she made 13 and I was like omg wow I’m
Loved to Pieces Look Book
Oh em gee y’all! My digital Look Book for Loved to Pieces is officially here. I cannot believe how beautiful it is and all of the yummy projects that I didn’t even know about and wow it’s amazing. Click here or the image below to see the Look Book in
Brimfield Block Quilt by Brimfield Awakening
If you haven’t heard of the ubiquitous Brimfield Block by now, then I’m thinking you might not get on the internet very much. Back in September of 2017 before the launch of Brimfield Awakening, Kim Martucci reached out to me to ask if I’d be interested in playing with a
Eflorescent Celeste Knit Dress by Ashley Tu’avao
I am so honored that Ashley Tu’avao made this dress for Helena for my Spring Quilt Market booth. The fit and style are perfection for Helena and wooooow is the workmanship phenomenal. Aaaand I learned some new things are a sewist from her making this. So basically this was a
Cut & Run Bag by Trina Peterson
This Cut & Run bag by Trina Peterson is amazing and everyone needs one. Any time I’m teaching or going to a class, I either have to shortchange the size notions that I bring or I have to make multiple trips back and forth to my car and that’s just
Whole Cloth Knit Jersey Quilt
My new YouTube tutorial will walk you through all my steps to creating a whole cloth knit jersey quilt without interfacing. Seriously these quilts are both the most utilized and most comfy cozy in my home and it’s much easier than you’d think. To watch, either click here or on
Woven Basics Dress: EPP Edition by Michelle Karch
B-A-N-A-N-A-S!!! Legit that’s the only way to describe this dress. On it’s own, the construction of this Woven Basics Dress by Michelle Karch is flawless. But then, the EPP flare on the bottom is genius and amazeballs and wowzers. I am absolutely planning to steal this idea for apparel in
Pixie Dress by Kaitie Logsdon
Since Mister Domestic first entered the interweb, I’ve always tried to respond to everyone because that just seems proper. Although I didn’t realize this would happen at first, one of my favorite things about social media for me has become me getting to know everybody who engages with me. Like
Whirligig Pillow by Karie Jewell
As soon as it was announced that I was a new fabric designer with Art Gallery Fabrics, Karie reached out to me to let me know that she’d love to make something for my booth at market. Since I’d played with her Whirligig pattern before, I was stoked when she
La Passacaglia Ottoman
As many of you are aware by now, my Loved to Pieces collection was inspired by my love of English Paper Piecing. Since I feel it’s also my job to show y’all all the different ways that my fabric can be used, I knew that I had to conquer at
Daddy – Daughters Outfits by Emma Taliercio
I am beyond honored by the number of makers who made something for my Loved to Pieces Booth at Spring Quilt Market 2018, so I’m going to write a blog post for each one. First up, this amazing trio of outfits made by Emma Taliercio using my Pieces Bunches in
Tumbling Blocks & Denim Messenger Bag
Always on the pursuit of finding new things to make with fabric weaving, Tara of Wefty Needle has this amazeballs new pattern that is basically the perfect messenger bag. Instead of doing the woven diamonds from the pattern, I did my Tumbling Blocks weave but really any pattern of weaving
Loved to Pieces Fabric Booth – Spring Quilt Market 2018
Spring Quilt Market has arrived and my booth for Loved to Pieces is basically my dream hang out room. Now why can’t my house look this cool? To see the full tour of my booth, click on this link or the image below.
Anthonem A to Z Flower Pillow
As I was designing this Anthonem print, I knew that I wanted to make it a teachable moment for Helena by having one flower for each letter of the English alphabet. So of course I had to create a pillow for her that highlighted the A to Z-ness of these
Mandala Drops More-Than-a-Pocket Bag
As I was designing this Mandala Drops print, I knew that it was going to be a print that would really pop on a More-than-a-Pocket Bag. Pairing that with the Clouded Horizon Crosshatch Denim from AGF proved to be the perfect marriage. Along my bag-making journey, I’ve learned that the
Q&A with Mister Domestic: Maximizing Exposure to Grow Your Business in Sewing & Crafting
There’s a new video up on my YouTube where I discuss maximizing exposure to grow your business in sewing & crafting. Click this link or the picture below. [mailchimp_subscriber_popup baseUrl=’mc.us13.list-manage.com’ uuid=’7cb8f88750148536623242803′ lid=’b4d592cf7e’ usePlainJson=’true’ isDebug=’false’]
Efflorescent Celeste Cardigan
So I have this grand idea that at Spring Quilt Market in a couple weeks, I’m going to wear five outfits made of fabrics from my Loved to Pieces collection. This cardigan is the first of five, so fingers crossed I getterdone. But lets focus on this cardigan for now.
Stacking Pop-Up Containers
Oh boy are these addictive to make… And oh so practical. Once you make enough for all the rooms in your house, these are easy peasy quick gifts for all your friends and family. For reals. I bought the Fat Quarter Gypsy pattern and refills at Fabric Depot probably a
Loved to Pieces Flower Hexie Pillow
So Modern Handcraft is basically the coolest. Everything she makes is amazing and hip and too cool for school. And her patterns. Wow oh wow. They are legit some of the best made patterns I’ve seen. So when I got her Hexie Pillow pattern, I immediately added it to my
English Paper Piecing – Favorite Notions
Since I guess I’m some kind of an expert of something in English Paper Piecing, I decided to make a video on my favorite notions that I have discovered on my journey, many of them being game changers. You can check out the video by clicking this link or this
Loved to Pieces – A Collection of Firsts
As many of y’all know, my very first fabric collection as an Angles Designer with Art Gallery Fabrics is called Loved to Pieces, inspired by both my love of English Paper Piecing and my love of my daughter Helena. As my first fabric collection, I knew that the only way
Call for Makers – LoveLoud Quilt Blocks
A couple days ago, I was asked by Johnny Barfuss of Big City Quilts if I would help spread the word about an amazing project that he has organized to help support the LoveLoud Foundation. Established by Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons (who is also on Helena’s heavy rotation), the
Helena’s Puffer Vest Outfit – Tallinn Fabrics Blog Tour
For those who don’t know Jessica Swift yet, she’s basically amazing. When I first found out that she was a new AGF Angles Designer last year I basically did mental cartwheels for about a month. Like her aesthetic is fresh and whimsical and she’s not afraid to use color. And
English Paper Piecing – What is EPP?
As a maker, I legit have gobs an gobs of different techniques that I have fallen in love with. However one of the big standout loves for me is EPP. Huh? What’s that? Even if you know all about EPP, watch this short video as I explain what it is,
Mister Domestic Bow Ties Pillow
After I stitched my two versions of the Mister Domestic Bow Ties pattern for the National Quilt Museum Block of the Month, I knew exactly what I was going to do with each. Version 1 I’m totally going to make a full quilt using my hybrid EPP sewing. And Version
Q&A with Mister Domestic
The second Livestream in this series on Business in Sewing & Crafting took place today and it was absolutely awesome! We focused on growing social media and had a lot of awesome questions, so head to this link or click on the picture below to watch. Here is a
My EPP Party Quilt is Finished!!!
It’s almost been exactly a year since Pat Bravo and my EPP Party began. We didn’t quite realize what we were getting ourselves into or how popular it would become, but we were doing it together so we knew it was going to be a blast. And a blast it
Mister Domestic Bow Ties – NQM Block of the Month
Back in February, I was approached by the National Quilt Museum to help kick off their Block of the Month Club. And after reading how rad this was, it was totally a no-brainer to say HECK to the YES! It’s this really neat-o idea where each month’s free 10 x
Ooh La La Zippered Box Pouches
So after I made the Quilted Zippered Box Pouch, I basically couldn’t stop and immediately started eyeing my faux leather and vinyls. In case you missed it, there’s a tutorial on my YouTube channel that’ll teach you how to make your own. The first one I made was for Helena,
Quilted Zippered Box Pouch
Okay so um these zippered box pouches are beyond bomb. I created a YouTube tutorial for a quilted version which is absolutely B A N A N A S, but if you aren’t feeling the quilting, you can also make it without it and it’s still YAY! Click on this
Q&A with Mister Domestic
Today I did my first of hopefully many livestreams and boy oh boy was it a blast. Since sharing is caring, we spent almost an hour where I answered lots of awesome questions about business in crafting & sewing and gave my own personal tips on how I grew my
Pink Improv Flower Pillow
My mission to finish my stack of Works-in-Progress (WIPs) can add this Pink Improv Flower Pillow to its tally for 2018. Last year for Quiltcon 2017, I was given the opportunity by Art Gallery Fabrics to do two demonstrations on stage, one of them being my Improv Flower Quilt Block pattern.
Helena’s Monarch Butterfly Quilt
The journey of Helena’s Monarch Butterfly Quilt began when I was asked to be a part of Juliet van der Heijden’s Animal Quilts Blog Tour. At that point, I had only gotten as far as piecing the butterfly, but I knew that I wanted to turn it into a quilt for
Indie Folk Sandia Quilt – Southwest Modern Blog Hop
I absolutely adore everything that Kristi Schroeder of Initial K Studio does. So, when she asked me to participate in her Southwest Modern Blog Hop to celebrate the launch of her spectacular new book, I jumped the chance. Excerpted from her site: Part travel guide and part quilt book, Southwest Modern is a
Knit Striped Quilt
I think I have indeed just finished making the perfect shareable snuggle quilt in both size and feel. With a knit front and a cuddle back, it’s quite literally snuggle-able no matter how you drape it. The journey of this quilt began by me making a Quilted Knit Striped Pillow.
Fabric Basket Weaving Tutorial
When I first gazed upon Jessica Swift‘s new Tallinn Fabrics collection, I knew immediately that I wanted to make this year’s Easter Basket using some of the prints. And since Helena mandated a rainbow on the sides, I pulled prints from Bari J, Dana Willard, and Maureen Cracknell to fill
Rainbow Optical Illusion Woven Pillow
In my quest to knock out some recently found WIPs, I have finally finished this Rainbow Optical Illusion Woven Pillow. What began as a handful of 20 different AGF Nature and Floral Elements in a rainbow of colors turned into something pretty spectacular I think. I had always wanted to
Denim Triple Goosed Pillow
I finished this pillow front in August of 2016. What is it about almost finished projects that causes us to put them on a shelf and forget about them? Like legit this Triple Goosed pattern by Jeli Quilts was super duper fun and I absolutely love this finished pillow, so
Tallinn Flowermania Appliqué Pillow
When I first heard that Jessica Swift was going to be a new fabric designer for Art Gallery Fabrics, I legit did happy backflips in my head because her aesthetic is bananas and I knew it would translate beautifully to surface design. And then I saw the actual collection and
Improv EPP Heart Pillow – Machine Appliqué
Sometimes when I’m trying to answer a crafty question for myself, I make something without any intention of ever turning it into anything. That’s how this project began over a year ago. I basically wanted to see whether me slicing up a heart shape on cardstock and English Paper Piecing
Thank You Bonnie Christine
As many of you now know, I am the newest fabric designer in the Angles Division of Art Gallery Fabrics. And like most of the opportunities presented to me in the sewing/quilting world, this milestone in my journey was a combination of hard work & planning and serendipity. One such
While She Naps Podcast
If y’all don’t know Abby Glassenberg, she’s the Queen of Plushie Patterns, the Top Investigative Journalist of the Crafting/Sewing Industry, one half of the cofounder dynamic duo of Craft Industry Alliance, and the voice behind the While She Naps Podcast. And guess who’s on this week’s show? There was definitely
Spinning Seams – Quilting Tutorial
I remember when I first learned this trick from Cristy Fincher that I all of a sudden felt like a boss quilter. Now that I’ve been doing this for a couple years, I decided to spread the love by making a quick YouTube tutorial on it. I used a rainbow
Origami Fabric Pyramid Wall Art
Terial Magic has blown my mind! Last week, they came by to shoot me for some promo stuff and it was a total blast, but it was clear after the shoot that I had only scratched the surface of it’s awesomeness. So what is this stuff? Well, it’s quite literally
Kaleidoscope More-than-a-Pocket Bag
At first, this project was supposed to end at the 10″ x 10″ Kaleidoscope Weave because I wanted to do a smaller size weave for my new YouTube video and honestly didn’t plan on turning it into anything. So first here’s the link to the video. It’s really fun so
Flowermania Table Runner
Honest to goodness, I have never made or owned a table runner in my life. And like it always perplexed me why so many people made them because I didn’t quite understand the either the utility or attraction. I’m guessing this is because I don’t own a dining room table
Quilted Knit Striped Pillow
Oh em geeeeeee! Like legit I had no idea this project would be as bananas awesome as it is to me. When I saw this new Knits Striped Collection with Art Gallery Fabrics, I immediately knew I wanted to make quilty things with it. Like I can’t get over the
Keepsake Bunting – Helena Dawn
As I was collecting all of the pictures for this blog post, I realized that I began this project in September of 2016 shortly after Bari J’s Joie De Vivre collection launched. The entire collection is stunning, but the Joyeux Alphabet panel especially made me feel the feels because I
Christmas Fold-n-Stitch Wreath
When Amy Sinibaldi’s Little Town came out over the summer, I knew then and there that I was going to make this wreath come Christmas-time. And since Helena totally bogarted the color scheme of the tree with pinks and purples, this was my opportunity to make something in traditional Christmas
Fabric Swedish Advent Star Ornament – Ornament Along #12
The final ornament in the Ornament Along is here. I’m officially obsessed with making fabric ornaments, especially since I’m discovering some pretty rad things to make. I’ve seen gobs of tutorials on how to make these using recycled paper, but nothing with fabric, so tada…. now there is one. Here
Aurifil Designer of the Month Blocks – 2017
When Pat Sloan reached out to me last year to be one of Aurifil‘s Designers of the Month for 2017, I think I died. Like I’m just this goober making stuff, so to think of myself as any kind of designer I was so humbled and flattered and like whaaaaat?!?
Black Geese Flying on a Rainbow Pillow
When I first saw Heather Givans of Crimson Tate‘s November Aurifil Block of the Month, I knew exactly how I was going to interpret it. The Tall Trees block pattern in itself is rad in it’s offset perfection and modern and yum. But I felt like I needed more rainbow
Fabric Kusudama Ornament – Ornament Along #11
Of all the Ornaments to get on the week I’m in Hawaii, of course it happened to be the most labor intensive of the Ornament Along. But just in the knick of time I finished this gorgeousness. Seriously this was absolutely worth the work and I’m looking forward to making
Disney Tsum Tsum Decorative Hanging
While I love machine embroidery, I honestly forget that Felicia can do it until I’m alerted to a design that is entirely in my wheelhouse. This totally happened when I was shown the new Disney Tsum Tsum Holiday Designs. I had no idea what I was going to make with
Olfa + Mister Domestic Giveaway
I generally wouldn’t devote a blog post to a giveaway, but since this one only lasts one day, I felt it prudent to get the word out en masse and pronto. So today Olfa and I are giving away two prizes of an Olfa Rotary Circle Cutter and the Mister
Woven Hexie Ornament – Ornament Along #10
The Ornament Along keeps on trucking with this week’s Woven Hexie Ornament. I originally had the idea to make woven hexie ornament when I had leftover weave from my Oh How Sweet Zipped Case and yaaaay I did it! I did it! Now let me tell you how I got
Aligned Fabriflair Faceted Bowls
I’ve decided that the end of the year is officially the time to slow down and try to work on only smaller projects. I did this last year too and I remember how rejuvenating it was, so I’ve decided to plant my flag and announce it to the world! And
Nest “Be Kind” Knit Dress
Instead of doing a post about my process of making this dress, I decided to gush over the fabrics here because I’m absolutely obsessed. Of course I’ll show the dress pictures on the bottom because if I didn’t I’d have to change the title. I used a combination of a
Strip Tree Ornament – Ornament Along #8
Week 8 of the Ornament Along is here and I’m most definitely a giddy kipper about this Strip Tree Ornament. It’s easy peasy one two threesy as Helena says, so I hope you have as much fun as I did making them. SUPPLIES 2″ Width of Fabric Strip 2″ strip
Fabriflair Trilliant Ornaments
This post is gonna be short and sweet, but I basically just have to share these uber chic Fabriflair Trilliant Ornaments that I just finished in case y’all wanted to make these too. So Indygo Junction has a whole slew of amazing Fabriflair ornaments and 3D epp goodness and other
Rag Wreath Ornament – Ornament Along #7
Even though this is the 7th week of making ornaments, it just hit me today that the legit holiday season has arrived so the tree is going up folks!!! Woop! Woop! And boy oh boy I can’t wait to put this Rag Wreath Ornament on it! I totally made this
Helena’s Winter Coat
When I first started sewing, never would I ever have envisioned that I would consider a faux fur, faux leather trimmed coat for Helena as an easy peasy in-betweener project. But as I stall in quilting my mondo Flowermania quilt, I decided to whip up this coat for my lady.
Monarch Butterfly – Animal Quilts Blog Hop
To say the patterns in Juliet van der Heijden’s new Animal Quilts book are spectacular is the understatement of 2017. I was blown away by the artistry and clear thoughtfulness of each of the patterns, but knew right away that I had to make the Monarch Butterfly. My best friend
Hoop it Up Ornament – Ornament Along #6
So I’m admittedly not much an embroiderer and when I do, it’s totally machine embroidery. However, I’m absolutely obsessed with these itty bitty embroidery hoops and using them for ornaments. Last year, I machine embroidered some fun graphics and created this tutorial. And this year, I found the perfect cat
Cow Print Button-Up Shirt – Bountiful Holiday Blog Tour
When I first saw Sharon Holland‘s Bountiful Fabric Collection, I totally squealed out loud when I saw this Grazing Brindle print because I’ve legit always wanted an edgy Cow Print shirt. So when Sharon asked me to participate in her Bountiful Holiday Blog Tour, I had to say yes so
Sparkle Twirl Ornament – Ornament Along #5
Tara did it again with a super fun, super quick ornament that I wanna make a bajillion of to put on my tree. For now, I had to settle for two using one print for Amy Sinibaldi’s Les Petit & one print from her Little Town. To get the full
Kwik Whirligig Pillow
As a whirlwind year of English Paper Piecing seems to be winding down, I finally found the time to finish this Kwik Whirligig Pillow that I start a few months ago. It’s a new EPP Pattern by Karie Jewell of Two Kwik Quilters. I’m always down to test something new
Quilted Ball Ornament – Ornament Along #4
Okay so first off, this ornament was not originally on the docket for the Ornament Along. But after making the awesome sauce Fabric Mache ornaments last week and seeing that I had some extra styrofoam balls and appliqué pins, I decided to figure this one out and share it with
Modern Sewciety Episode 135: Mister Domestic
Oh em gee y’all!!!! I’m on the latest episode of Modern Sewciety’s podcast! Woohoo! It’s an hour of chatting and laughs and good times! Seriously I had just a blast chatting with Stephanie. I think we could’ve chatted all day! To take a listen, you can either go to iTunes
EPP Party Block 13 – Morning Star
Surprise, there’s a 13th block! Woohoo! You didn’t think we’d leave you with a 36” x 48” quilt did you? After spending the time to make twelve 12” masterpieces, we knew that this quilt deserved a mondo 24” x 24” centerpiece, bringing the overall size to 48” x 48”. Enter
Fabric Mache Ornament – Ornament Along #3
I totally had a blast making this Fabric Mache Ornament from Tara. I’m all about Modge Podge goodness and using it for this application was genius. To get the tutorial, head over to Tara’s Blog. PRIZE This week Nicole of Modern Handcraft is providing prizes for two people – so
Fabric Pinecone Ornament
TUTORIAL What you’ll need: Foam eggs Appliqué pins Fabric Thin ribbon (I used 1/8″ but anything 1/2″ or under would be cute) One long pin Hot glue gun (optional) Preparing the Fabric Cut fabric into 2″ strips Cut two squares from one of the strips and put aside for
Flowermania – Appliqué Edition
So I’ve been doing a lot of traveling lately, which meant less time for me to spend with Felicia (my DreamWeaver XE). And while I’ve been traveling, I’ve been exploring the world of English Paper Piecing, which has given me the opportunity to explore the relationship of various shapes together
Brimfield Block Pillow
In mid September, Kim Martucci, one of the cofounders of Brimfield Awakening, reached out to me with the most adorable message to ask if I’d be willing to make a new EPP block that she had coming out in October. Even without seeing the block, I knew I was going
EPP Party Block 12 – Chicago Star
We have finally reached the final 12″ x 12″ block in the EPP Party, Chicago Star. To think we are reaching the end makes me a little nostalgic on the utter awesomeness of this experience. But I know there’s a mondo centerpiece coming after this so I”ll save the sappiness
Hexie Wreath Ornament – Ornament Along #1
The Ornament Along is officially in motion!!! Yaaaaay! This week’s ornament is this Hexie Wreath Ornament, which was super duper fun to make. I took some progress shots along the way to show Tara and since I had them in my phone, I’ll share them here too. To get the
Mimi G Inspired Dress for Helena
Most days, I’m too busy to keep up with what’s going on with peeps. It’s not my preference, but merely a product of perpetually having too much on my plate and I am hoping to rectify this in the next couple months (been saying this for a couple years so).
Ornament Along
Starting on October 2nd, Tara of Wefty Needle and I will be hosting a 12 week Ornament Along, where we will provide a free tutorial for a new ornament every Monday. For those who participate on Instagram each week, you will be eligible to win the weekly prize if you use
EPP Party Block 11 – Floral Wreath
Okay legit this block was tough for me until it wasn’t and then it was magic. This is Block 11, which means it’s almost to the end, which also means that a lot of creative mojo has been used to get us this far. But trust, if the mojo light
Flowermania is Here
I am beyond overjoyed to finally announce that the Flowermania English Paper Piecing Pattern is officially here! Yaaaaaay! When Karen asked me if I wanted to join forces with her to develop an EPP kit what seems like decades ago, my love for the technique was still in its infancy,
Mister Domestic’s Tool Box – Aurifil
Ever since I started on this journey called Mister Domestic, I am constantly in this headspace of feeling like I have to pinch myself because it all feels so other-worldly. Like I’m just this dude at home sewing things I think are neato and having a blast doing it and
EPP Party Block 9 – Sugar Wheel
Sugaaaar Wheeeeeel is heeere! Which also means that we have officially crossed the half-way point area-wise in the EPP Party! Yaaaaaaay! All the remaining shapes for the EPP Party can be purchased at Paper Pieces in Party Pack 2. Or you can print out the shapes using the free templates
Clamshell Dilly Bag
Back in January, Sharon Burgess asked me to participate in the tour for her new book, Quilting on the Go… English Paper Piecing. When I said yes, I had no idea where my new obsession with EPP would take me but I feel that the timing of this project was
EPP Party Block 8 – Anana
I am so super stoked about Block 8 you just don’t even know. When Pat and I were designing all the blocks for the party, I was persistent about the need for a pineapple block. Like I’d never seen an EPP version before and just knew that it’d be a
Optical Illusion Weave 2 – The Quilter’s Planner 2018
Last year I ordered the 2017 Quilter’s Planner as soon as I was able and legit it has been a life changer. While my actual sewing space is organized chaos, my actual time management system has to be organized organized to keep the Mister Domestic machine functioning at a high
EPP Party Block 7 – Chrysanthemum
We have officially hit the midway point in the EPP Party! Whaaaat?!? It both feels like we just started partying and that there was never a time when we weren’t partying. And this week is the first in a series of custom blocks called Chrysanthemum. All the remaining shapes for
EPP Party Block 5 – Radiant Star
Block 5 of the EPP Party is officially cannonballing into the pool of English Paper Piecing. After the twists and turns of the Plus and Plus, we hope that the scale of the pieces in this block will be a nice reprieve. For this block, you will need eight 8
Grainline Archer Button-Up: Woven Pocket Tutorial
So one of my friends wanted me to make her a shirt with a quilted woven pocket on it and of course I said yes, because saying no is hard. But really I didn’t think it would work. In my head, it would be too heavy and bulky and would
LGBTQ Pride 2017: Pillow Edition
As I write this blog, I’m receiving text messages from my husband who is volunteering as a peacekeeper at Portland’s Pride event this weekend. Today, admitted members of the Alt Right group are carrying banners and signs stating “God Hates Fags” and being pretty aggressive in their antagonism, even pushing
EPP Party Block 4 – Plus and Plus
Block 4 is here!!!! Woop woop! We are continually inspired by what y’all are doing with these shapes and we can’t wait to see what you do with this one. If you got the first 6 blocks pack from Paper Pieces, there are 45 house shapes in there, so
Soulful Westbrook Tee
Okay so this might be one of those TMI moments, but after gaining some lbs I haven’t been feeling knit fabric for myself. Like it shows stuff and as much as I all accept my present curvaliciousness, the wrong cut of a knit shirt makes me look like I have
From Lemons to Lemonade: the Story of Helena’s New Dress
So ya…. This project was supposed to be a shirt for me with pattern matching in the front and I was gonna be all stylish and stuff. With this print from April Rhodes‘ new Heritage collection and my Ermine 50 wt Aurifil, I knew this was going to be a
More-Than-a-Pocket Unisex Crossbody Bag
When Karis of Clobird Designs asked me to be one of her designers for the 2017 Club Clobird, I was all like heck to the yeah! I had been searching far and wide for THE PERFECT BAG for those treks where I needed more than a pocket to hold my
EPP Party Block 3 – Thirds Beauty
I can’t believe we’re already into week 5 of the EPP Party. To say I’m blown away by both the creativity and participation is an understatement because woweewow y’all. If you’ve seen any of my previous English Paper Piecing work, you know I’m obsessed with the hexagon third shape. Breaking
Foundation Paper Piecing Tutorial
So Foundation Paper Piecing is super-duper fun. It also allows for a consistent precision that is impossible to reproduce by machine piecing even on my best days. And the utility ranges from being able draw and reproduce a block with pen and paper to creating works of art in a
EPP Party Block 2 – Equilateral
If the participation and creativity of Block 1 is any indication of the magnitude of this EPP Party, it’s already pretty clear that this is the party that will be talked about for generations to come. And even if you’re just now joining the party, hakuna matata mmkay because the
Arizona After Hexie Stripe Quilt
Okay first…. Wooooooow! I’m allowed to do this about my own projects, ya? Like in my head the combination of Suzy Q‘s Hexie Stripe Quilt pattern and April Rhodes Arizona After fabrics was perfection, but the actual finished project is out of control. OUT. OF. CONTROL. To begin, I created
Orange Peel Goodness – Machine Appliqué
I’ll totally admit it… Sometimes I see ideas floating around the interweb and, hmmm I just don’t think that’s for me. One such idea was the orange peel. I’m just not into hand appliqué or folding the fabric over and all that jazz, it all seemed like a lot of
Arizona After + Pearl Snaps = Swanky Shirt
I sure do love me some April Rhodes. Like she’s one of the best fabric designers in the game and doesn’t even realize it because she’s grounded and amazing and humble. And her new Arizona After collection oh em gee it’s off the chain. So when she asked me if
Mr. Lion – English Paper Piecing
There’s something about finishing one of these Violet Craft English Paper Piecing Kits that makes me feel like I’m some very accomplished fine artist. They are so smart and well-crafted that, even though I veered from the color schema of the pattern, this project became other-worldly. I took my inspiration
Mister Domestic YouTube
I’m two weeks shy of my 41st birthday and I’m officially launching the Mister Domestic YouTube Channel. Do whaaaaaaaat?!? That is absolutely freaking bananas to me. Just when I thought my fabric party couldn’t get any more cray cray and unexpected, the stars have aligned for a weirdly seamless transition
EPP Party Time
Hello, hello party goers!! It’s happening ladies and gentlemen, Pat and I are very excited to launch the EPP Party Monday, May 1st! The time finally has finally come and we are super excited! EPP has been taught many times, but our project is not about being all serious and stuff.
Mother-Daughter Janie Dresses
A few weeks ago, I got the most awesome message from Lucia asking me to make matching mother-daughter dresses for Hannah’s first birthday. She had already purchased the adult and kid Janie dress patterns for me from Mouse House Creations and had a teepee for inspiration that Francie and Co
Sew Together Bag – EPP Edition
And with the completion of this Sew Together Bag, I definitely feel like I’ve knocked something major off of my bucket list. The ubiquitous nature of this bag and pattern by Sew Demented has almost become a right-of-passage type project in the quilting community and for good reason because it
Sunflower Fold’n Stitch Wreath
I discovered this Fold’n Stitch Wreath pattern during Christmas-time and I immediately bought it to add to my never-ending closet of projects to make. I wasn’t feeling the holiday versions of the Wreath for myself, but this one flower version in the packaging totally tickled my fancy and I was
Woven Fabric Basket Tutorial
After the success of my 3D weaving projects last year, I have been foaming at the mouth to make this Woven Fabric Basket for Easter. And when Dana Willard asked me to be a part of her Fiesta Fun Fabrics Blog Tour, it was the perfect opportunity for me to both show off
Mr. Peacock – English Paper Piecing
So this fella was supposed to find a permanent home on my couch, but one day I was FaceTiming with my BFF and, upon showing her my WIPs on my design wall, she totally claimed him for her own. And I’m not gonna lie and say I wasn’t a little
Whole Cloth Knit Jersey Quilt – Tutorial
When I first started sewing, I was obsessed with sewing knit. And I’m pretty confident that many of the first dresses and shirts that I made for my friends and family might not still be intact. And after a few years of persistence and humility, I can confidently say that
Hexagonal Sewing Box – Blithe Fabrics Blog Tour
When Blithe Fabrics was first released, I basically could think of no other collection for a while. I felt this weird emotional connection that flooded my senses with delight and my brain with an almost infinite number of ideas. Then, I was able to complete a few, the Fabric Pinecone,
Improv Flower Block
Okay so this is crazy. Legit this block was an idea that I had as I was preparing for my visit to AGF HQ last year and like the first time it was pieced was on this video that we filmed during my visit. And now like, I have a
Laila’s Quilt (The Dreaded Y Seam)
So, okay, I have to be honest. I’m totally one of those guys that doesn’t read instructions. Like I like to just get into something and see if I can figure it out on my own. I mean, I wouldn’t like try to change the alternator in my car or
Woven Heart Pillow
When I first started weaving fabric, I researched a bunch of traditional textile patterns to better understand how I can make the images in my head turn into modern meshwork. And one of the first ideas that I had was this woven heart, but Valentine’s Day had already passed so
Fabriflair Radiant Star
Back when I did the Sizzix demo at Fabric Depot, Trudy sent me home with this amazeballs Indygo Junction Fabriflair Radiant Star Kit for my making pleasure. And like I’d seen this floating around on the interweb and totally already had a plan for it so it was basically one of those
Aysha’s Quilt (AKA School Pride)
Okay so it’s winter break for Aysha and she’s a senior in high school. Yaaaaay her! And I totally think she was a junior when she asked me to make her school colors, royal blue and orange. And I’m not gonnna lie, this color combo scares me a little. And
Improv Poinsettia: FMQ Edition
If you don’t know the world of improv piecing quilt blocks, it is a gloriously freeing experience that gets me all zen-like and makes me feel like a painter with fabric. In a nutshell, I have a general idea of what I want the final image to be (in this
Embroidered Ornament Tutorial
So I have a confession to make. Prior to this project, I had never done machine embroidery, nor did I think I would be interested. And like it took me like 80 years (not really like a month or so) to finally open the embroidery box to my DreamWeaver™ XE
Beanies Beanies Beanies: Tutorial
To be honest, my desire to make beanies may have partially been motivated by the recent realization that I’m losing my hair. But mostly, every year, as winter approaches, I always tell myself that I’m going to make beanies, but then I don’t. So then I tough it out until
Blithe Molehills Quilt
Okay so deadlines are gross. And sewing propelled by anxiety of such deadlines is even grosser. It totally sucks the joy out of sewing for me and has led me to start unconsciously pulling out my hair out, so like I’m trying to limit my sewing deadlines as much as
Playground Hexie Pillows
Snap. Crackle. Pop. From start to finish, these hexie pillows using Amy Sinibaldi‘s Playground Fabrics were a stream of consciousness journey that I never would’ve predicted would have ended so stunningly. All I knew when I began was that I wanted a project that used the entire collection. And upon
Curvalicious Pillows
So I’ve been feeling curves lately…. Basically I was all like “hmmm…. I haven’t done quilty curves yet so let me check up on that.” And like I didn’t think about level of difficulty or any of that jazz. I just dove right in feet first or whatever and basically
Holiday Maize Tunic
When Laura from Petite Stitchery asked me if I was interested in making a holiday version of the Maize dress, I didn’t hesitate to say yes. For one, she’s super rad and sweet. Then, omg the pattern is beyond adorbs. And finally, holidaaaaaay! So the request came with one specific
Undercover Maker Mat
So I snatched this free bombtastic Undercover Maker Mat pattern from Lillyella’s Craftsy months ago and immediately put it on my never ending queue of projects-to-make. I kept lamely putting it off and putting it off, and then, Nicole decided to have a Sew-Along this month and, since I always wanna
Mightbite Bite Painted Bat
First. Happy Halloween!!! Yayayay!!! ???? Second, omg omg omg this bat totally turned out bananas foster. I’m obsessed with all of Lillyella’s patterns and this Midnight Bite foundation paper pieced pattern takes the cake. Legit fun y’all. Legit fun. So with anything animal, I immediately look to nature to find
Pumpkins! Pumpkins! Pumpkins!
So this whole “sewing for the holidays” thang is new to me and I now know that for next year I need to work on projects in the previous month. But whatever, these are more fall anyway so I’m gonna keep them out for a bit. So I wanted to
54″ x 54″ Woven Denim Quilt
So, um, okay, I’ve decided I’m basically crazy. So now that that’s out of the way…. OMG!!!!!!!! I can’t believe this came out of my brain and then I made this. What the what?!? Insanity (and not like the crazy I referred to before, rather more like bananas, bonkers, bomb….
Lillyella Wicked Weaver
When Nicole of Lillyella asked me to pattern test her new Wicked Weaver pattern, I jumped at the chance because (1) she’s super rad and awesome and (2) her patterns are legit. Like #2legit2quit even. So I immediately knew that I wanted to do either a blue or green spider. Right away,
Optical Illusion Weave Pattern
So basically I start every project with the following question: “I wonder what that will look like?” Sometimes I have a general idea, but mostly I feel like I’m just winging it, trusting my gut and basically just enjoying the journey. Well this internal dialogue through fabric led me to
Pandalicious Stella Weekender Bag
I remember originally pinning this Swoon Stella Weekender Bag pattern on my Pinterest aeons ago, far before I had even made my first bag so I didn’t even know if this was a possibility for me. It became something aspirational, often glancing at it when I explored my “Sew Me
Playground Summer Clothes
With summer at its peak, I knew it was the perfect time to revamp Helena’s wardrobe. And nothing says summer quite like Amy Sinibaldi‘s Playground Collection. Like legit its awesome: playful, stylish, & smart with a splash of whimsy and a dash of nostalgia. And lucky for me, there were
Father-Daughter Bucket Bags
So April Rhodes is a fabric genius. There. I said it. Like her Observer collection is bananas! Like its so major it might even be plantains! And like its been sitting on my shelf waiting for me to play with it for a couple weeks, but I wanted a project
Woven Mud Cloth Tea Party Dress
As soon as I saw Sharon Holland‘s Tapestry Collection with Art Gallery Fabrics, I knew exactly what I was gonna make with it: the Oliver&S Tea Party Dress. And of course the bodice called to be woven, but this time with the tumbling block triaxial weave. I went with 1″
Big Bang Quilt
So I had the idea for this quilt for a while, but totally didn’t know how to make it happen until I learned this improv technique with the Luminary Quilt that I made. I’m so inspired by the movement in Ursula Kern‘s work, so with the combination of this inspiration
Perception Quilt: Red Sea
So I’ve referenced my quilty yoda, Nydia, a couple times in the past because she’s been so super awesome helpful to me. But she’s almost like level 10 talented and has so many awesome patterns that everyone should make. One in particular kept calling to me and I just had
Lecien 5’x5′ Yarn Dyed Woven Quilt
I legit can’t believe that I’m actually able to write a blog post about this quilt because that means I’m done. This was definitely one of those ideas that I had where I didn’t even consider logistics or hours because both my brain and body are sore after this one.
Cora Dress with Woven Bodice
When Katie from Simple Life Pattern Company reached out to me to see if I would be interested in making this new Cora dress when she launched it, I jumped at the chance. All of her patterns are amazing and I actually wanted to make a strappy summer dress for
Mister Domestic Birthday Giveaway
On June 28th, 2015, I posted my first sewing picture on Instagram and Mx Domestic was born. Like honestly, all I was looking for was a place to put my sewing pics outside of Facebook. I had no idea about the world I was stepping into and how I would
Mini Mini Challenge 3
Once I realized the moment in time that these mini minis were inspired by in my head, I had to make a third where the colors were influenced by the sand, rocks and wood that I saw on the beach. And there was only one place I knew I could
Mini Mini Challenge 2
So basically my first mini mini needed a friend, so I just had to make another one. This time, I chose 12 different colors from Lecien’s 1000 Colors solids that were inspired by my non-existent vacation to a tropical beach somewhere. With the variation from blues through teals and into
Mini Mini Challenge
Australia’s Make Modern Magazine is having a mini mini quilt challenge where the only rule is to make something under 6″x6″. So, I took the challenge and learned some neato stuff along the way. I am a member of the Quilter’s Square kona solids stash monthly club, where I get
Turquoise & Hot Pink Ombre Chevron Quilt
This all started when last year, my niece Madi told me that she didn’t have a blanket, so I decided to make her one. At the time, I had never made one, so I took a class at Modern Domestic in Portland hoping that it would jumpstart my quilting like
Woven Optical Illusion Ombre Pillow (w/ mini tutorial)
This woven optical illusion ombre pillow seems to be a big hit each time I make one, so I thought it’d be cool to do a mini tutorial on it so y’all can make one of your very own. The first step is picking your fabric. It usually takes me
Mullet Pillows
Basically, I just couldn’t quit this Me + You fabric, so I decided to make complimentary pillows to my Luminary Quilt without being matchy matchy. I had ordered a couple jar Mini Charm Jars from Velvet Tomato that were just sitting on my shelf, so I decided to give it a go. For the front I
Me+You Luminary Quilt
Right before Jamie Swanson was about to launch her Luminary Quilt, she reached out to me to see if I would be interested in making the pattern, which I absolutely jumped at! Not only is the pattern like crazy amazing, but I knew exactly what fabric I wanted to use for it: Me+You Indah
Woven Denim Trench Coat
With this Woven Denim Secret Agent trench coat, it was a natural progression into finding answers to questions that I had about fabric. I’m very stream-of-consciousness when it comes to picking projects and I had recently become obsessed with fabric weaving (or meshwork). I started applying textile weaving techniques to