Sweetbriar Sisters

Adorable Sewing Patterns

Jack-O’-Lantern Hand Warmer Free Pattern

I've had this idea in my head for a while now, and I'm so excited to start getting it on paper.  (Paper? Well.. on screen I guess?  Has someone updated that phrase yet?) I talk to so many people who are just getting started sewing.  They need to practice their sewing skills and get comfortable by a machine, but they don't want to waste time making an ugly project.  I've been thinking about them a ... View Post

Carlton the Cow Pattern is Finally Available!

I'm so excited to say the Carlton the Cow pattern is finally published!  I wrote this pattern out before I got pregnant, and then, between being super sick for my entire pregnancy and then having a new born, I just haven't been in a place where I could get it tested, edited and ready to go.  It feels so good to finally get this one checked off The List. Carlton is a relatively quick sew, ... View Post

Birthday Quilt Traditions

I am nothing if not a Tradition Lover.  Years ago I heard about a family who had a Birthday Quilt.  On each birthday, the family would wake up early, grab the birthday quilt and go snuggle the birthday girl/boy awake.  I loved the idea instantly and knew I needed to find the perfect birthday quilt design. I searched and searched and in the end I landed on this simple paper piecing pattern by ... View Post

New Pattern Sneak Peak

There have been some fun things brewing over here and I’m getting so excited to share them. Too excited, in fact.  I really shouldn’t be posting these pictures -the pattern isn’t even to the testers yet- but I CAN’T help myself! I blame Erin, my good friend and owner of The Grey Rose felt flower shop. (check her out on Instagram @thegreyrose and get ready be inspired with beauty) Maybe blame ... View Post

Breaking the Silence

Have you ever put something off for so long, that it almost starts to get scary to think of starting it up again? Last time I worked on this site I was designing my Hopeful Hatchlings book to make a little extra money for fertility treatments.  We ended up doing several months of IUIs and two full rounds of IVF before I got pregnant.  And then, because of my health, the pregnancy/birth were ... View Post

Hopeful Hatchlings Sewing Pattern Book

I can hardly believe we got here!  Our printed Hopeful Hatchlings books are officially here and they are beautiful.  Full color printing on every page- the way every pattern should be :) You can order yours on our website (we have book the ebook and printed version) OR if you prefer it can be ordered on Amazon (hooray for free shipping!).   ... View Post