Patchwork Underground

Hey all!

I’m in two more awesome magazines! They’re out on newstands now. This is what they look like:

My article on Seminole patchwork is featured in the July 2009 edition of Threads. (Thanks, Ariel!!) Threads is always super-informative but this edition is extra-educational. There’s a slick feature on time-saving tailor’s tricks by Joyce Murphy (wow!), and a really neat sculpted fabric necklace tutorial by fellow Oregonian, Diane Ericson. There’s even an article on Tahari-inspired trims by Anna Mazur. All in all, I feel very honored to be in such classy company - even if it is in print only. =)

You can also check out the pattern for my Biker Wrap Skirt in the current issue of Stitch magazine. This is such a cute new magazine and I hope it sticks around for a good, long time. Each issue is cuter than the next and this one is no exception. I want to make *everything* in here. (Thanks, Tricia!!)

It’s so exciting to finally see these little projects of mine in print and nestled in between a bunch of other amazing projects! I had so much fun doing both of these articles. I hope you enjoy them!!

XOXOX, Erin

PS. I know, I know - long time, little to no posting. What gives? Unfortunately, I’m still working on that giant top-secret project that cannot be mentioned here. (Boo!) I do have some fun little projects on the back burner to share soon, though. (Back burner = TV-time projects that I do in the evening when I’m not working on the project-that-cannot-be-named.) So stay tuned for sure. I have a fun rag-rug project I’ve been working on, a neat-o fabric folding technique to try out and a (slightly) scandalous leather project on the way, too. Oh yeah - and I started a garden. Oh yeah - and I’m going to be making a washtub bass.

So much craftiness to document, so little time. =)

PPS. IMPORTANT!!! It would tickle me to no end to see what folks have done with my tutorials - either on this blog or in magazines. Please, please, PRETTY PLEASE - if you’ve used any of my tutorials to make stuff, email me a pic of your creation!! I would love to round up a couple of projects and feature them on this blog. This means YOU! I would explode with joy. Make my day!