Recent posts- Happy Friday + Randomness
- Sewing for Me: M6241 pink + grey stripes
- Body Image
- Parmesan Garlic Quinoa
- Monday Outfit: Pink-off (my version vs. k’s version)
- Happy Friday + Randomness
- Sewing Pattern Organization + Sencha
- Sew Mama Sew Giveaway – Material Obsession + Bird Fabrics [CLOSED]
- Slightly Healthier Chocolate Chip Cookies + A Birth Story
- Monday Outfit: Belgian Style Guest Post
Monthly Archives: December 2012
Monday Outfit: Reversible Coat + Knit Dress with Bow
**Apologies to those trying to leave comments – there was a hiccup with the database (or so I’m told) and some comments were lost. I did get to see them before they disappeared, so thanks if you tried to leave … Continue reading
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2012 Handmade Clothes Recap
Blue Sewing Machine Illustration by me (gouache + digital) With Christmas safely tucked behind us, I’ve been reflecting on the past year as we head into 2013. I started this blog in July of 2012 and embarked on my sewing … Continue reading
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Happy Holidays + Polka Dot Party Dress
Hello! We are in a frenzy here, but in a good way. My mom is visiting from California for a few weeks, and not only do we get to sample her glorious cooking, K gets to practice her budding Japanese … Continue reading
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Happy Friday + Monogram Keychains
Happy Friday, friends! So…I’ve been posting sewn outfits regularly on Fridays for the last few months, which I love doing because it’s a great way to end the week, but I’m going to start switching things around here. Goodbye Happy … Continue reading
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Art Walk
Just a quick note to say that I’ll be the featured Ballard Art Walk artist for Drygoods Design, a most fabulous fabric shop and newly opened sewing studio here in Seattle. The Art Walk itself is on Saturday, January 12th, 2013 … Continue reading
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Some thoughts + Holiday houses
Although I am still very emotional and am feeling awkward about putting forth these lighthearted posts in the wake of the tragedy and sorrows of last Friday, I also very much want to highlight the goodness in the every day. … Continue reading
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Mer-girl
This week, I am hunkering down to get the last of my Christmas gifts done and want to make headway on some art projects. I’m getting close. Above is one of my all-time favorite illustrations I did in watercolor many … Continue reading
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Shortbread Cookies with Dark Chocolate Icing
Ina Garten is a goddess. I don’t think there is a single recipe of hers that I’ve tried that hasn’t come out amazing. OK, these shortbread cookies have only five ingredients (butter, flour, vanilla, salt and sugar), but still, it’s … Continue reading
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Happy Friday + Color-blocking
It’s the end of the week again, which means Christmas Eve is 10 days away…I am a teensy weensy bit overwhelmed. Anyway, Happy Friday! Have you been enjoying the color-block trend as much as I have? I recently acquired this … Continue reading
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Holiday Crafts Roundup – Ornaments
With jingle bells in the air, I’ve got my crafting on these days, and it’s like Santa’s workshop around here. K made these beaded snowflake ornaments last year (using this) and they add great sparkle to our tree – aren’t they … Continue reading