Sweetbriar Sisters

Adorable Sewing Patterns

Cut Flower Garden

I love to cook.  And I LOVE fresh veggies.  But something about a vegetable garden just stresses me out.  I can never get the timing right.  The tomatoes never come when my basil is doing well.  I never have enough ripe strawberries to make strawberry shortcake.  Instead of savoring the delicious, fresh flavors, I stress each night trying to figure out how to add one medium sized bell pepper to ... View Post

Springville Museum of Art Quilt Show

Look who got into the annual quilt show at the Springville Museum of Art!  I am loving having a quilt to enter into things like this. The show will run from July 18 to September 4.  When it's through, I believe my Easter quilt will officially retire :)  I'll have to get working on my next one so I've got something to submit for next year! ... View Post

Now Carried By Brewer!!!

We're having an exciting morning over here!  I was so excited to wake up and see this- http://www.brewersewing.com/BQSS_Consumer/2011_search3.asp?search=&CDESC=PATTERNS&BRAND=Sweetbriar%20Sisters ... View Post

Stories in Stitches Quilt Show

Just found out that my quilt won an award at the Stories in Stitches quilt show!  This is the first time I've ever had a ribbon next to my work.  (mine was for Best Original Design) It was pretty exciting! ... View Post

Fourth of July Tshirts

I had such a fun time making up these July 4th t-shirts!  I've really been loving raw edged applique lately.  It's so easy (perfect beginner project!) and so fast (I made all three of those shirts in an afternoon!).  And I love the fact that with a simple enough applique pattern, you can create something for such a wide variety of ages.   ... View Post

Hello Riley Blake

Do you know what?  I'm really starting to love this job! Today I got to go meet with a rep from Riley Blake fabrics.  How fun!  Just to have the opportunity to go to their office was like a dream to me.  Everything was bright and cheery.  And, to be honest, the fact that they had random projects and piles of fabric in every corner made me feel a lot better about the constant state of my own ... View Post