Handmade = LOVE

For me there is no greater satisfaction than MAKING…whether it’s taking beautiful photographs, knitting, sewing, stamping, painting or cooking MAKING is the very essence of my creativity. As a MAKER I want to enjoy the fruits of my labor just as much as I enjoy the process of MAKING.

The art of MAKING allows me the freedom to express my individuality and gives me more satisfaction than the act of spending money to acquire an item. The things I MAKE, whether they are for myself, my family, my friends or a client require my time which is so much more valuable and precious than money.

I started my photography business, La Vida Studios in 2009 while living in Texas, but my creative journey as a MAKER began when I was 14 years old with my first cross stitch project. Along the way I’ve been a MAKER of many things as my interests varied.

Here you will find tutorials, pattern reviews, recipes, links to my favorite things, personal posts about my family and more. So pour yourself a cup of coffee or tea or perhaps a glass of wine, sit and let’s visit for awhile…I hope you will be inspired to MAKE something yourself.

You can contact me through the contact link above, visit my shop or read the latest blog posts by clicking the photo links below.

 

Just for fun sewing…

I went into this weekend caught up with client orders and decided to do some sewing for fun. I’m about to sendView full post »

“I am a friend to all who fear you, to all who follow your precepts.” Ps. 119:63

I remember the first time I heard her speak live. It was just before her first Bible study, “A Woman’s Heart: God’sView full post »

Beginner Patchwork Charm Pack Quilt

It’s been very busy at our house as we prepare for our son to return from his National Guard Advanced IndividualView full post »

At the End of the Road

Yesterday was the day. I knew it would be when my mother told me the doctors said it was time to administer comfortView full post »

America’s Best Cross-Stitch

The very first crafty thing I ever made was an embroidered bib. My grandmother bought it for me one day at aView full post »

Wiksten Haori – Pattern Review

This is likely going to be my favorite pattern of 2019. No joke. This Jaspanese-inspired jacket is so versatile andView full post »

Journey to the Western Isles of Scotland

They carry with them their language, their opinions,Their popular songs and hereditary merriment:They change nothingView full post »

Tremont Jacket – Pattern Review

Recently I discovered The Sewing Workshop patterns and I’m in love with not just the style of their designs, butView full post »

Bargain Shopping Patterns

Patterns these days can be quite expensive. I’m really amazed at how much even Joanns charges for their patternsView full post »

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