Category Archives: Sewing Projects

I named this rosette (designed by Myra Martin) after our french poodle Coco! We are about to test the Picnic Tote pattern that this looks great on – will keep you posted.. Instructions – What You’ll Need: 3″ x 20″ … Continue reading →

My Accessories (#32166-1) and Composition Notebook texture (#32167-7) prints from my Bon Vivant collection for Windham Fabrics make a lovely kimono robe, right? www.windhamfabrics.com/cgi-bin/fabricshop/gallery.cgi?Category=465 I mentioned the idea to my friend & neighbor Carrie and she said “If you made … Continue reading →

Here at Bon Vivant we’re so delighted to share our latest creation with you! Meet Sasha who inspired this poodle party dress using my Bon Vivant fabrics from Windham! http://www.windhamfabrics.com/cgi-bin/fabricshop/gallery.cgi?Category=465 I designed the dress and collaborated with Rose Hittmeyer who … Continue reading →

Check out our new Bon Vivant Confetti block using fabrics from my second collection for Windham! http://www.windhamfabrics.com/cgi-bin/fabricshop/gallery.cgiCategory=465 It is 14″ x 14″ and using a domino and square layout. I designed it and it was beautifully sewn for us by … Continue reading →

One day I saw my sweet neighbor Cameron jumping in the courtyard near the lobby of our building. She stopped me in my tracks. Cami so reminded me of Audrey Hepburn jumping in that famous Philippe Halsam photo which was … Continue reading →

Check out our latest creation with my Bon Vivant fabrics from Windham! Perfect for reading, or snoozing and easy enough to take on the go! Designed by me and sewn beautifully by Ella Sawtell. Another pattern is in the works..

My niece Hayley’s son RHYS turns 1 year old today! To wish him a special Happy Birthday I designed these lounge pants using my Bon Vivant fabrics from Windham! The turquoise map print is #32164-2, cuffs and back pocket are … Continue reading →

On the first day of fall quilt market I went running around the tradeshow floor modeling this cape that we made using the teal colorway of my Paris map fabric from my Bon Vivant collection for Windham. http://www.windhamfabrics.com/cgi-bin/fabricshop/gallery.cgi?Category=465 Can’t wait … Continue reading →

Here’s a new idea for sewing with my Bon Vivant fabrics from Windham! If you’d prefer an oven mitt we have one a few posts back. This is a bit more simple and makes a cute hostess gift – or … Continue reading →

Tired of trying to sleep when there’s too much light (on planes, trains, or in the backseat of a car)? Maybe an eyemask would help a la “Holly Go Lightly”. For the main area we used my Bon Vivant accessories … Continue reading →