Yesterday I taught another doll making workshop in my home studio with a wonderful group of women.  We made three Russian style nesting doll...

It's spring but we have had snow all day. It's been a good day to get some slipcover sewing done.  I made an ottoman cover to go wit...

I am having a new one day workshop where I will be teaching you how to make Russian style nesting dolls.  There will be minimal sewing and s...

In honor of Downton Abbey's final episode (tears), I have added to my collection of Downton Abbey handmade dolls.  Here is Mr. Carson.  ...

I have been going bezel crazy!  I find these so much fun to make, especially creating the little scenes to fill the bezels.  I actually like...

Working with metal and soldering hearts. And a vintage fabric heart with a chandelier crystal to brighten up a sick friend's roo...

I have been sewing on a machine since I was 12 and have had just three machines.  The last one (a Sears Kenmore) was purchased around 26 yea...