Sweetbriar Sisters

Adorable Sewing Patterns

Make Your Patterns Last Forever

  Collecting great sewing patterns has been a hobby of mine for years now.  I love my little collection, it's like a book someone published specifically to my taste.  Every so often I find a new favorite that I find myself pulling out over and over.  It's always a bit sad when I pull out one of my old favorites and find pieces almost falling apart from use. ... View Post

Making Sweetbriar Sisters Toys without Buttons

We've had a few different requests for tutorials on how to create our toys without buttons.  So, for all of you who keep asking how to make up our toys without buttons- here's a little tutorial for you!   ... View Post

Spike Ric Rac Tutorial

  A couple of our patterns use large ric rac to create spikes down the back of an animal.  The finished product is so adorable- but wrapping your brain around Ric Rac placement can be a little tough.  Hopefully these photos help the process along a bit :) ... View Post

Hooray for the New Big Nosed Dino!

Utah's had some pretty exciting news in the past few weeks!  Paleontologists have discovered a new dinosaur right here in our neighborhood.   And do you want to know the best part?  He's known for his super big nose!  In fact, it's called a Nasutoceratops titusi, the first part of which translates to "big nose horned face" in Latin. ... View Post

Cut Flower Garden

I love to cook.  And I LOVE fresh veggies.  But something about a vegetable garden just stresses me out.  I can never get the timing right.  The tomatoes never come when my basil is doing well.  I never have enough ripe strawberries to make strawberry shortcake.  Instead of savoring the delicious, fresh flavors, I stress each night trying to figure out how to add one medium sized bell pepper to ... View Post

Springville Museum of Art Quilt Show

Look who got into the annual quilt show at the Springville Museum of Art!  I am loving having a quilt to enter into things like this. The show will run from July 18 to September 4.  When it's through, I believe my Easter quilt will officially retire :)  I'll have to get working on my next one so I've got something to submit for next year! ... View Post