How to Make Half Square Triangle Units

How to Make Half Square Triangle Units Sandra Johnson Half square triangle units are squares made up of two 90-degree triangles. Each triangle occupies half of the square’s space. Two triangles together create a unit, and we are going to assemble the patchwork with quick piecing techniques that eliminate the need to handle individual tringles with stretchy bias edges. What you will need Pencil Scissors Square rotary ruler and cutter Straight  Iron and ironing board Materials Various fabric scraps Instructions …

You Can Find Me on Quilting Arts TV

What a great time taping my segment for Quilting Arts TV show last year. Susan the host was so warm which made the experance so much fun. In this segment I talked about creating wearable art from vintage quilts.

Fabric Mask/Covering COVID 19 Friendly

CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. I have re-purposed my sewing studio and have begun producing masks. The masks are all made from 100% cotton. I have a pocket inside for you to place an additional filter or mask for added protection. I am offering the masks at a cost of $8 each  free shipping on orders of $33 or more 100% cotton and washable and you must …

Quilts as Coat & Skirt

Fashion’s made with quilts are the hottest trends on the runway. Many designer are exploring the use of quilts for a classic american look. The new life of many old quilts is so exciting. So you can see quilts everywhere from Dior patchworked dresses and Coach with their quilt applique’ tops. If you have a quilt you carated or you have vintage quilts you can create a fashion statement with them. Ralph Lauren has an example of a quilted jacket. …

Denim Vest & Cross Stitch

This jacket was designed from my desire to create a vest with my name on the back like the letterman’s’ jackets you purchase in high school. Created with cross stitch on the back and embroidery freehand stitching using fabric from Ghana. I used my traditional and modern touch to create this vest. The lady on the back is symbolic of my great-grandmother. She had a garden and farmed for a living in Ponchatoula, LA. Cross Stitch is so much fun and …

Fun with Jeans

As a mother, I love wearing jeans because they are durable, comfortable, and cool. Lately, my design inspiration has centered around jeans and recycling them into must-have items.  It’s hard to find a pair of jean pants that fit you like a glove but feel like a robe. Magical jeans like that need updating from time to time. Or maybe your 3rd child has finally grown into their hand-me-downs. The jeans are gently used and a Sashiko stitching can revamp …

Squam Winter Retreat

Creativity as a way of life…. I am so excited to anouse that I will be teaching sashiko at the winter Sauam retreat in September 2020. During the retreat in my workshops, you will learn about the tradition of Sashiko. Different threads used to produce different looks. As you can see the sampler is just perfect for long fall days where you are able to sit and relax watching the sunset on the lake. Hand stitching is relaxing and can …

2020 Winter Fashion Store Looks

Happy New Year! I went shopping for California for winter fashion looks at my local department stores. So here is the best of the best for women of my age group 55 +.