You may be familiar with Jenny Ryan’s name if you read CRAFTzine.com. She wrote the book Sew Darn Cute back in 2009, but the date isn’t so important, the projects are still absolutely adorable.They are quick and easy (great for beginners!) and I really, really wanted to try out the crochet hook cozy.
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I have had a decade-long love affair with aprons, particularly those with a modern vintage feel. Thanks to the new job, I got to try out an Indygo Junction pattern. I had the bright circled trim fabric in my stash and then found this great (if old) Alexander Henry Japanese-themed print. I love the combo
I have had a decade-long love affair with aprons, particularly those with a modern vintage feel. Thanks to the new job, I got to try out an Indygo Junction pattern. I had the bright circled trim fabric in my stash and then found this great (if old) Alexander Henry Japanese-themed print. I love the combo
I get Stitch magazine because I love the projects they include. Granted I have more with Post-Its tacked to the page than I could ever find the time to make, but I keep on getting each issue. Love it. The last included this funky messenger bag with a big ol’ hole for carrying on your
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My friend had the book The Party Dress: How to Sew the Best Dress in the Room sitting on her dresser and I couldn’t help but pick it up. The cover dress was lovely enough but inside? Oh the dresses! I’m kind of a sucker for those frilly, poofy, ultra feminine get-ups and Mary Adams
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I was asked late last week if I could chaperone my son’s high school when they went down to Ashland for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (which is, btw, sort of a misnomer… there’s more than Shakespeare). I agreed and figured I could take the time to do some hand-sewing and explore Ashland for any fabric
