Pattern Review: Jalie 2804 Empire Crossover Top
Originally posted at PatternReview. If you sew, get on it! I also entered this in the One Fabric: Knits contest. Woo! Pattern Description: From Jalie: “Empire crossover top with 4 sleeve variations....
View ArticlePattern Review: Burda 8280 Skirt
Original review up on Pattern Review. Pattern Description: Misses fitted skirt with slight flare at the bottom. Two lengths. I made the shorter version. Pattern Sizing: US 10-28 I believe. I made the...
View ArticlePattern Review: Ottobre 2/2006 2 T-shirt
Original review up on Pattern Review. I’ve made this t-shirt twice before. You can read about that here. I’m entering this shirt as part of my August 2008 Mini Wardrobe contest entry: Workin’ Knit....
View ArticleMini Wardrobe Contest!
original storyboard | entry on patternreview.com | my entry is called Workin’ Knit The challenge: 3 different types of garments, 4 garments, 4 looks. I wanted to do some quick and easy garments to be...
View ArticlePattern Review: Butterick 4877 Skirt
Original pattern review here. Pattern Description: from the envelope, “Skirts have darts, facings and back zipper closures. A: lower flounce. B: cut on bias with gathered, top applied lower skirt. C:...
View ArticleCongrats Cassie and Bobby
Sunday I went to the most highly-attended baby shower ever, Cassie and Bobby’s. The food was great, the guests all got along and were entertaining. I saw some people I hadn’t caught up with in a...
View ArticlePattern Review: Simplicity 3775 Knit Dress
Original pattern review here. Pattern Description: (from the envelope) Misses’ Knit Dress in Two Lengths with Bodice Variations. I chose view C: a scoop neck with ruching at the midriff and the...
View ArticlePattern Review: Simplicity 3775 Knit Dress (again)
I have sewed this dress before and I talked about that here. Pattern Description: (from the envelope) Misses’ Knit Dress in Two Lengths with Bodice Variations. I chose view D: a surplice top with...
View ArticleHoliday Gift Recap
The holidays always get so busy that a lot of times I don’t get a chance to take pictures of handmade gifts, which annoys me since I like to document things! This year, several people got their gifts...
View ArticleHot Blossom Fabric – Review & Giveaway
I had the pleasure of being introduced to a fabulous new fabric line – Hot Blossom – by the awesomely talented Josephine Kimberling. She graciously sent me some swatches to review as well as some...
View ArticleKitchen Windows Quilt
Let me explain. No, there is too much. Let me sum up. The past two years have been pretty crazy, and a constant “this is not where I thought I’d be in my 30s”: Leaving Norfolk and my home and my...
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