An archive of sewing tutorials and inspiration

     
  • Brennan the Brave // Donation Raffle

    Back in September of last year I had blogged about some devastating news we received in our family. My nephew, Brennan Stringer (at the time only 14 months old), was diagnosed with Infantile Tay Sachs, which is a rare genetic disorder that currently has no known cure or treatment. Everyday I think about this little man and my heart just...

    Continue Reading

  • Happy Thanksgiving!

    I have so many things to be thankful for on this joyful Thanksgiving Day and my prayer is that I may be more thankful. "Imagine if tomorrow when you woke up you were only left with the things you paid thanks for in the day prior. What would you have left? Perhaps, maybe you wouldn't even have the breath in...

    Continue Reading

  • Where is the pause button?

    This entire year has been on fast forward and it is blur. Skill Builder, Quilt Con, launching Aria Lane, Retro Rubies, just one thing after the next on turbo speed. These last few weeks have definitely been the busiest of my life. Right now I have "MOM" syndrome, Maxed Out Mind. I'm not sure I can fit anymore data in...

    Continue Reading

  • Broken and Sad

    Last week I posted a Facebook update announcing that I had just received some devastating news in my family. After I posted it I realized I might have scared some of you, because I know I have talked about my many health problems before. So I figured I’d better post soon and let you know that I am alright. This...

    Continue Reading

  • Day to Day Life at Pile O' Fabric

    Somehow I manage to get really behind on sharing about my day to day life. I blame it on Instagram. I love instagram, but it can make me a really lazy blogger. If you follow me on instagram you have seen what I have been up to the last few months, but for those of you who don't here is...

    Continue Reading

  • Happy Independence Day!

    I must admit I feel as if I have been in a complete daze the last few days. I am sure you have heard of the news of the 19 firefighters who lost their lives fighting the Yarnell Fire last Sunday. This tragedy has really hit me, because I knew the majority of the men. I grew up in Prescott, AZ graduating...

    Continue Reading

  • My Day Job…Web and Graphic Design

    On a daily basis I am Mommy, Graphic Designer, Quilter, and Blogger. Readers often ask me how in the world I manage to fit all of that into my life. My answer is the same every time: a very supportive husband, no TV, and insomnia haha. Before I started quilting my main work focus was freelance Web Design and Development....

    Continue Reading

  • Pile O' Fabric One Year Blogiversary!

    Today I am really excited to celebrate one year since my very first post here at Pile O' Fabric! What a jam packed year it has been! When I first begin Pile O' Fabric a year ago it was my hope that I would be able to talk about quilty things with like minded friends. I had no clue it...

    Continue Reading

  • Needle's and Nails Shop

    A few weeks ago I had the pleasure to introduce you to my middle sister Holly, who designed the Mother's Love Embroidery Collection. Well today I would like to introduce you to my oldest sister who is also a super crafty talented woman! Between the three of us I think we have tried just about every craft!Meet Sherrana!Sherrana is a...

    Continue Reading

  • Goodbye Google Reader

    Well I am sure you have heard about Google's big news, on July, 1 2013 they will be completely shutting down Google Reader. This is shocking news to many. I know a lot of you Pile O' Fabric readers follow me via Google Reader so I wanted to be sure you knew how to get your favorite Blogs into a...

    Continue Reading

  • QuiltCon Recap: Part 3

    The Quilt ShowA few months ago when I submitted my Concerto quilt to the show, I had really no experience with quilt shows. I just knew that it would be an honor to have a quilt hanging in a show. When I received word that my quilt was accepted I was so excited. I was in the middle of completing...

    Continue Reading

  • QuiltCon Recap: Part 2

    While I was at QuiltCon I took two workshops, on Thursday I took an all day FMQ workshop with Elizabeth Hartman. Elizabeth's first book Practical Guide to Patchwork was one of the first books that taught me to quilt. Back about 6 months ago at registration I barely new any FMQ so this class was one of my top picks. Fast...

    Continue Reading

  • QuiltCon Recap: Part 1

    I have been itching to write this post for days! When I thought about what I wanted to talk about in this post, I realized I have about 2 or 3 posts worth of stuff. So I decided I will break the posts up over the weekend to share about my trip.I had a fantastic time at QuiltCon and I...

    Continue Reading

  • What Child is this who laid to rest…

    Merry Christmas from our family to yours! May you have a blessed Christmas, and may the true meaning of this glorious day be in your hearts.   Alyssa p.s. I annouced the Reader Appreciation Winners last night on Twitter and Facebook. Congrats to Margaret Schindler, Jeannie Chia-Gan, Elizabeth, Vivian, Patricia Lessell, Stephanie Cole. I have emailed you!

    Continue Reading

  • Cultivating Thankfulness

    Happy Thanksgiving to you all! I have dedicated this blog to talking primarily about quilting, but today I wan't to share with you some things I am so very thankful. My Faith Praise the Lord! Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! Psalm 106:1 The most important part of my life,...

    Continue Reading

  • A Much Needed Vacation!

    Last week I traveled to Estes Park, Colorado for a wonderful occasion. I had the privilege of being in my best friend Katie's wedding. Katie and I met when we were still babies. We lived down the street from each other and played on a daily basis. Katie was typically a late riser and I myself an early riser. I...

    Continue Reading