Deadlines
I’ve managed to put myself under a number of deadlines in the next couple of weeks, so what do I decide to do? Oh ya, write a blog post. It’s an attempt at procrastination that will only end in a night filled with editing class videos. Part of my problem is that when I plop [...]
Fabric Arrives
And the fabric begins to arrive… Two collections down, one to go! The sewing has commenced…
Playhouse to Clubhouse
We got a Costco playset in April, which has kept my kids outside most of the summer. I had this idea that I was going to make it more of a “clubhouse” by making curtains for it. Fast forward to yesterday (aka 4 months later). I picked up Amanda’s red polka dot laminate at Riley [...]
Carina Gardner Sewing Pattern Giveaway at the Boutique Cafe
At Quilt Market this last May I had the opportunity to visit with Daria at the Boutique Café. She has the interview up and a giveaway of one my sewing patterns. You’ll notice I make a big announcement about where my fabric is going at the end of the interview (did you catch it?). We [...]
June Salt Lake City Shop Hop
If you are in the Salt Lake area, you should check out the Wasatch Front Shop Hop going on this weekend. Fourteen shops (listed below) are participating and it’s a total blast! I had a chance to drop by Mormon Handicraft over by Fort Union Blvd. on Wednesday to check out their display of my [...]
A Bit Ruffled
…in the best way possible of course! Susan says I get bonus points for the pom poms on top (They are kind of hard to see on the top of the lamp in these photos). This lamp shade is a breeze to make. I think I got the shade from IKEA (a couple of years [...]
Spring Quilt Market 2011
I was a happy girl at Quilt Market this weekend. Susan and Emily walked the show with me and we have a fabulous time! It was nice to have market in town (here in SLC). Here’s a sampling of my Friday (prepare yourself for a long and picture-heavy post!): This was fun! My little bio [...]
Machine Quilting Show
On Saturday, I did a quick run down to the Southtowne Expo to visit the Machine Quilting Show. It was a busy day, but I’m so glad I had a chance to go. My friends Emily and Laura spotted my Love Next™ fabric in this darling quilt…it made my day! I’m pretty excited about this [...]
Easter Sunday-A Week Late
I’m finally getting around to posting photos from Easter. I’ve been making models of our first line of sewing patterns because the first samples I made are my girls’ favorite to wear (and therefore not suitable as models due to the daily wear and tear.) Here they are sporting a couple of the sewing patterns [...]
Sewing Pattern Packaging
I spent part of this week sewing up samples for Quilt Market. This Love Nest™ Ruffle Dress is made in Cindi Walker’s fabric from Riley Blake. I still have to put in the zipper and make the ruffle flower. I’m so happy with how it turned out! Those coral flowers are divine! If you get [...]
Pinwheel Coquette Quilt by Emily Harris
This quilt was made by my good friend Emily Harris (the same that made that amazing chocolate bunny cake!). These gorgeous little pinwheels were made with a fat quarter bundle of Coquette™. Isn’t it wonderful? It makes me want to pull out the sewing machine right now and start working on a quilt!
Sewing Pattern Giveaway
This week we are shipping out the first round of patterns. I am hoping to have our online retailers up on the sewing pattern page for your shopping convenience. So, for the fun of it, I’m doing a giveaway on this new line. For every 100 comments, we will giveaway a sewing pattern. Those that [...]
Carina Gardner Quarterly Newsletter Issue no. 3
Here it is! Our third quarterly newsletter. Click on the image and it will take you to the full issue. Enjoy! Carina
Little Miss Suntop and Skirt Sewing Pattern
It’s the end of the week, and I’m to my last sewing pattern! The Little Miss Suntop and Skirt is a very wearable outfit—ask Felicity, who refused to take it off the rest of the day despite the bits of snow still on the ground! This outfit certainly screams, “Bring on the sun!” —something my [...]
High Tea Soirèe Dress Sewing Pattern
If you are looking for sophisticated, you need look no further than the High Tea Soirèe Dress Sewing Pattern! I adore this pattern because the fabrics can change the look of this pattern in an instant. Make it fabulous and fancy or super sweet. I only a had a couple of days to get ready [...]
Playdate Outfit Sewing Pattern
While my passion is dresses, I absolutely adore a great little shirt and capri. The Playdate Outfit comes in sizes extra small to extra large (covering 2T, 3T, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 ) and includes pattern sizing for a dress, blouse, capri, and shorts. It’s by far my most versatile pattern. I’ll admit I [...]
Introducing My New Children’s Sewing Pattern Line!
Yes! It’s finally here! Everyday this week I will be unveiling one of my new sewing patterns! I can hardly contain my excitement about this new line! I started thinking about this project over a year ago and to finally see it come into fruition…well, it’s a bit overwelming. What’s my philosophy about children’s clothing? [...]
Highland Park Arts Night
I’ve been meaning to post these photos for a week now! Here is the finished quilt that Siri’s class made for the Highland Park Art’s Night. The kids did such a great job. Here’s the post about it. This quilt will be up for Silent Auction at Highland Park’s Art’s Night on April 8th. It [...]
Quilting With Kids
Tuesday, I spent the afternoon in Siri’s first-grade class making a quilt with the students for the Arts Night Fundraiser. As it turns out, even first-graders can quilt…and quilt well! Turns out that making a quilt has all kinds of math applications too (shocking! educational AND fun!). We looked for patterns and shapes (parallelogram, anyone?). [...]
Valentine’s Day
Just dropping in for a second to report our very, merry Valentine’s Day. Seriously, my kids made out like bandits…I swear it could have been Halloween! Both were happily going through their candy /valentine cards after school today. I think Flissa tried every sucker and opened all of the Fun Dip a child could eat [...]
Love Nest Flag Quilt – Free Download
After a weekend of quilting, I finally have the Love Nest™ Flag Quilt instructions for you! It’s a such a beautiful quilt (if I do say so myself) and the flags make it fun and modern. I’ll be making a second one this weekend (both girls want one). In fact, Siri liked it so much [...]
And Here I am
And here I am on a Friday night, aimlessly clicking on blogs—blogs of people I heart, designers, artists, and so on…caught in that maddening cycle (that somehow always involves several visits to Facebook and Twitter) of being too tired to leave my computer but not tired enough to stop the endless, nonsensical journey through the [...]
Busy Busy
Well, it’s been a much busier week than I intended it to be. I’ve been making the final tweaks to my first sewing pattern, which goes to press on Monday. And then there was a couple of late nights of sewing, and a happy little photo shoot. Busy, busy. Okay, we are off to our [...]
Love Nest Giveaway Winner and Sneak Peek of Summer Releases
I know you have been patiently waiting all day for me to announce the winner of the Love Nest fat quarter set! I am finally here…so here we go! Drum roll please. The winner by random.org was jeanie who said: love it and with a new granddaughter being born in March this would be great [...]