Dog Under My Desk

How to fussy cut a pocket

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Erin Erickson | 11 Comments

I recently made this Daytripper for The Needle Shop, and I thought I would show you how to fussy cut the front pocket. :) Many of you know how to do this, but I am still asked this question a lot, so here we go! It’s very simple. On a print like this, it’s important to fussy cut. If you are using an all over print in a…

Introducing… Get Carded!

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Erin Erickson | 33 Comments

I’ve been teasing you all for weeks, so I am super excited to officially introduce you to my new pattern, Get Carded! As usual, this one has a fun little story behind the name. As I was trying to come up with a new design, I asked on the Facebook page what features you wanted. Zipper coin pouch, wrist…

Sammy’s Snooze Dog Bed Tutorial for Pellon Projects

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Erin Erickson | 2 Comments

This is the one we’ve been waiting for! If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen Sammy’s adventures in JoAnn Fabrics. Pellon asked me to design some beds for their new Pet Bed Inserts, and this one was chosen to go on a project sheet right next to the pet beds! Well, I had to take Sammy in…

Mustache Dog Bed Tutorial for Pellon Projects

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Erin Erickson | 2 Comments

It’s Loki’s turn to model! This adorable bed tutorial is now available on Pellon Projects! Pellon Pet Bed Inserts have been spotted at your local JoAnn Fabrics stores just in time to make these for your pups for Christmas. As you can see, these beds are doggie approved. :) If your pup prefers soft over style, you can skip the applique…

Dream Puff Mini Comforter Tutorial

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Erin Erickson | 6 Comments

Since having the chance to play with Quilters Dream Puff, I can say it is by far my favorite puffy poly batting. It’s so much softer and more flexible than some of the stiffer high-loft poly battings, even those labeled “soft”, and you can quilt it up to 10” apart rather than 2-5” that other poly battings require. It’s about…

It’s A Cinch! Belt Tutorial

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Erin Erickson | 2 Comments

Supplies Quilting Cotton – You can piece from as little as 1/2 yard, but to cut on the grain you will need at least 1 1/4 yards (45″) depending on your waist measurement + 8″ Two D-Rings or Rectangle Rings Woven Fusible Interfacing like SF-101 – At least 1/2 yard Extra heavy weight firm interfacing like Peltex or Pellon Deco-Fuse…

Where I Sew – Featured on Pink Chalk Fabrics

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Erin Erickson | 6 Comments

Happy Friday, everyone! There is so much going on over here that I haven’t had time to blog, but before the month is over I want to make sure you all know that my sewing room is being featured on the Pink Chalk Fabrics blog. Kathy from Pink Chalk is featuring different sewist each day and showing off their creative…

My $150 DIY photo studio (a mini how-to)

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Erin Erickson | 11 Comments

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. This means if you purchase something after clicking one of the links, I may receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for your support! I received an email yesterday asking about my camera, because the reader liked my bright white backgrounds. The trick isn’t the camera, although my (current 2019)…

Declare your fandom earbud pouches

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Erin Erickson | 9 Comments

Are you ready to declare your fandom? Two of my favorites are Stargate and Star Trek (and Sanctuary, but you try appliquéing this.) I couldn’t make a teeny TARDIS, so you can declare you Doctor Who fandom with a wristlet like this one. I made these the right size for the earbud pouch and easily traceable for you. Download the…

Easiest Travel Blanket Tutorial

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Erin Erickson | 2 Comments

This is so easy, but the travel blankets out there are expensive and I’ve mostly seen poor materials (one of them felt like a microfiber cleaning cloth?) and boring colors. So, I made my own. :) I’ll probably use this more in the car than on the plane, but it rolls up really small so it would work in any…