It's been a while since I've done a giveaway, hasn't it? As it turns out, I was wildly optimistic about my ability to juggle a book, illustration clients, a blog, other secret projects to be revealed soon, and teaching. Not to mention this somewhat important factor called family. I had to hang up my cape and retire the chipped faux-superwoman badge and reassess the situation. After some serious analysis of weighing pros and cons, I opted to let go of teaching sewing classes. Keli of Drygoods ... Read more
Monday Outfit: Imagine Gnats Meridian Pattern + Giveaway
Good morning, friends! I'm not sure if the viruses are extra virulent these last few months or what, but I've been getting hit over and over and over. It's starting to feel like a constant companion, this malaise. And of course, I'm the only one in the house that gets affected and M and K are cheerfully and healthily going about their days. Sigh. But enough whinging and on to more fun topics. Not only is it the start of Kids Clothes Week winter edition today, but I also have a few sartorial ... Read more
Happy Friday + Randomness
Happy Friday! Thank you for all the kind comments about both the advent calendar and holiday tags! I am happiest making things, and wish more hours could be added to each day. Which reminds me, I just read this book and I have to tell you, I zipped through it. It's a coming-of age story about a girl growing up in a future in which each day starts to grow longer and longer as the earth's rotation slows. So good. In other news, my cough is still relentless. I'm prone to bronchial infections and ... Read more
DIY Magnets + Giveaway!
I had half-heartedly tossed out the idea of doing some simple DIY projects and here I am, actually following through! I also have a giveaway and a story at the bottom of the post if you're interested. Anyway, many moons ago, I got this idea to make magnets and in my enthusiasm, I ordered a bunch of supplies. I probably don't need to elaborate that my magnet-making scheme didn't pan out so well, and now I have quite the surplus taking up room in my basement. So, just in time for the ... Read more
Monday Outfit: Compagnie-M Swing Skirt Tour + Giveaway
**Update: the winner of the giveaway is dotted whale!** Good morning! So when the insanely talented Marte of Compagnie-M contacts you, curious as to whether you'd like to try out her new skirt pattern, there's really only one answer. And there's really only one word for the skirt: fabulous. M doesn't actually comment much on the clothes I make for K, but when he saw this one, he was seriously impressed. "Cuuuuute!" he said. And that, my friends, is the highest form of ... Read more