Thanks to a lovely woman named Lyn, I get to share these wonderful pictures of the kids in Tam Ky wearing some of the dresses made for our sewing drive last fall. How cute are they?! I recently had the chance to talk with the folks at Generation Q magazine and they were so encouraging. […]
Update on orphans and dresses Read More »
When Sara at Sew Sweetness released new patterns a couple weeks back, I knew I wanted to try it. I’m slowly working up to doing the Amy Butler Weekender bag by trying other bags along the way. Y’know, break down my fear a little and figure out what works and what doesn’t before I get
Finish! Aeroplane Bag Read More »
Come on over to Modern Domestic on April 28th and learn to make it with me.
Finish! Wiksten Tank Read More »
I spent the weekend doing a little sewing, a rare treat for me. Thanks to the Worldwide Quilting Day giveaway, I need to check the website frequently to approve comments which means I don’t get to really do anything that requires me leaving the house for the day. So despite the rare treat of sunshine,
Starry, starry PJs Read More »
I’ve been ogling Carolyn Friedlander‘s work since I saw her at Fall Quilt Market in 2011. It’s been a while. First the amazing paper-pieced patterns, then her architecture-inspired fabric with Robert Kaufman Fabrics called, appropriately, Architextures. I fell in love with it months ago. Carolyn was nice enough to send me a little candy pack
Now that I’ve got it, what to do with it? Read More »
A few weeks ago, I was on Facebook and saw this awesome pattern from Liesl + Co. I’m kinda of a sucker for capes and anything with a vintage feel and immediately fell for this one. I bought it within a few minutes (it’s a downloadable!), but it has taken a while for me to
Thanks to some encouragement from Shelly and Crissy and the willingness of the folks at Modern Domestic, I finally got to cross “Start teaching others to sew again” off my massive to-do list. With the help of Lupine and Crissy, I decided on pattern to use–The Mail Sack from Pink Chalk Studios. I made up
I can’t tell you how over-the-top excited I was to get this message on my Facebook wall from my dear friend Mrs. Hanh: [I am so in love with her English skills…just adorable. I wrote about her in my book and it always made me smile to write her dialogue.] But the real point is:
Deliveries in Vietnam Read More »
I told her months ago, I’d make her a camera bag for her birthday. We’re down to six days left and I’ve been thwarted by mechanical issues. But I pulled out my old machine, the one who’s never let me down and got a bunch done last night. The exterior is nearly finished and I’ve
