Some Sad News To Share…

My dear friends, I am writing this post to let you know about the sad passing of my mother Joyce Louise Hurd Cote’. She was 87 when she died on September 19th, and had been suffering from Parkinson’s for the last few years. 11 days ago I rushed to her side because I knew her…

2018 Resolutions: Completing My UFOs

If you’re on a mission to complete your UFOs (Unfinished Objects) and Sewing Projects, you’ll love this blog! Welcome to 2018! It’s overwhelming to think about how fast time flies; it seems like this year has flown by so fast. However, I know it’s good to keep busy, and life certainly keeps me busy! Like…

A Gift To My Mother: My Hand Sewn Quilt

I’m so excited to show you my new hand sewn quilt! My mom is getting older, and has been ill for the last few years. Because of this, I wanted to make this upcoming sewing project extra special. As her birthday approached in September, I wondered what I could make her for a present. Having…

Check Out My New Sewing Apron!

I’ve been teaching my sewing classes for over eight years now, but it took a while to realize I would need a sewing apron to make the job easier! When I first began teaching, I was always running back and forth through the studio to grab supplies to help the students. This gave me quite…