Sewing Scientist

I recently tested the Bonnie Twist Quilt pattern for and had to go super scrappy.

Mixing different colors and prints gave the quilt so much personality, and every block was a little surprise. It’s the perfect way to use up those scrap fabrics you just can’t throw away. You know those left over jelly roll pieces you can't stand to toss? Perfect for the Bonnie Twist.

I also love how quickly this pattern comes together. If you keep your scraps precut and organized like I do, you could easily have a throw-sized Bonnie Twist finished over a weekend.

I made the sweetest baby quilt using some extra blocks and my scraps of The Forest Memoirs collection by for

Sometimes a sewing project turns out even better than you imagined, and these pants are definitely one of those makes.

I used the Icaria Pants pattern by Itch to Stitch Designs with the stunning Minerva.com Exclusive Coiled Kingdom Silk Double Crepe POD fabric, and I am obsessed with them. The snake print is bold without being overwhelming, and the silk feels unbelievably luxurious.

These wide leg pants are lightweight, flowy, ridiculously comfortable, and secretly feel like fancy pajamas. The elastic waist and pockets make them even better.

This was my first time sewing with silk double crepe, and now I completely understand the hype. The drape and movement are gorgeous. I already know these are going to be on constant rotation in my wardrobe.