Sampler Sew Along - Block of the Month Quilt Series

Log Cabin Block | Sampler Sew Along

by Whitney // February 3, 2021 // Comments off

It’s FINALLY time for the twelfth block tutorial in the Whitney Sews Sampler Sew Along! Haven’t heard about it yet?!? Each month I’ll be sharing a step by step tutorial to make a traditional quilt block as well as how to... Continue reading →

Honey Bee Cross Stitch Finish

by Whitney // January 6, 2021 // Comments off

Over Christmas I renewed my interest in cross stitching (read my latest post for more on that). Since then I have been stitching like crazy and wanted to share my latest cross stitch finish with you today. Back when I... Continue reading →

Renewed Hobby?!?

by Whitney // January 4, 2021 // Comments off

Last year I heard of all the people picking up new hobbies while staying to home in the pandemic. I kept thinking “there’s no way I can start new hobbies. I don’t even have time to finish my current sewing... Continue reading →

2020 – There Were Some Good Parts…

by Whitney // December 30, 2020 // Comments off

2020; a year we will definitely never forget! This year we had to adapt, cope, overcome and so much more! Despite all the hard parts, it wasn’t all bad! We also supported, encouraged, and motivated each other to do good... Continue reading →

Upcycle With Me – Kids Clothes From Maternity Shirts

by Whitney // December 16, 2020 // Comments off

Would you ever guess these leggings were made from my old maternity shirts?!? Join me today as I upcycle new clothes from old for my daughter. My daughter Peyton is about to turn 6 years old, is as tall as... Continue reading →

Handmade Holiday Gift Guide 2020

by Whitney // December 10, 2020 // Comments off

It has become a yearly tradition here on Whitney Sews to share a Handmade Holiday Gift Guide. It’s a video full of ideas for handmade items you can sew and gift this holiday season. Since this is the 10th year... Continue reading →

Out With the Old, In With the New

by Whitney // November 23, 2020 // Comments off

It’s a little funny for me to say out with the old about anything. I tend to embrace old things – old sewing machines, old (style) clothing, old books, old technology (until I’m absolutely forced to update), etc. But in... Continue reading →

Tote Bag with HUGE Pockets

by Whitney // September 30, 2020 // Comments off

Pockets. POCKETS. POCKETS!! They are definitely the most requested part of any tote bag tutorial I create. This week I am fulfilling that request with a big tote bag, complete with two LARGE, ROOMY pockets and two regular size pockets... Continue reading →

Women’s Land Army Inspired Style

by Whitney // September 25, 2020 // Comments off

Ever since I started dabbling in vintage style I have been trying to put together a Women’s Land Army inspired outfit. The second world war is my favorite time period to read and study about so of course I want... Continue reading →

Tablecloth to Skirt Transformation

by Whitney // September 16, 2020 // Comments off

Last week our weather in Oklahoma dropped 30 degrees and now I’m dreaming of all the cute outfits I can finally wear! I grabbed this skirt out of my closet on a whim. I made it two years ago from... Continue reading →

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