Sweet, sweet Gail. I remember discovering her blog probablyactually many months ago and I could.NOT.tear.myself.away. Her gorgeous projects (she sews clothes and holders of things! she embroiders! she makes felt food and furniture!), her lovely photography, and her engaging narratives that leave you wanting more - I was instantly smitten. I've only marveled at her sewing creations from afar, but I imagine that if I were to actually see them in person, they would be perfectly stitched with nary a ... Read more
Guest Post: Cherie of you & mie
Day two of the fave series is yet another sewing super star. Cherie of you & mie is the sort of person who instantly makes you feel comfortable. Which might sound funny because I haven't actually met her in person yet, but I have a strong sense she's the kind of friend who will always have your back. My fabric dealer Keli of Drygoods (yes, I'm addicted) has met Cherie and raved about her sweetness and happy spirit. Her blog is full of amazing creations and the BEST tutorials, but more than ... Read more
Guest Post: An of StraightGrain
Good morning, friends! First up for the fave series is quite the phenomenon: An of StraightGrain. Her blog is but a year old, but this maven of Belgian Style is all over Pinterest and has a loyal and rapidly increasing following. I was lucky enough to be part of her Belgian Style Series a few weeks ago, which was all sorts of fun. The series is just about to end, but it's a definite must-see if you haven't been following already! An is witty and clever and oh-so-talented at creating adorable ... Read more
Happy Friday + Randomness
Happy Friday! So, in a couple of days, I'll be on the plane to kick off my vacation (armed with my self-sewn wardrobe!), and in my absence so as not to leave you high and dry, some lovely blogger friends have generously agreed to pinch hit all of next week with guest posts. They'll be featuring some of the favorite things they've made to date, and you know that with these awesome ladies, their round-ups are going to be good. I'm calling this last-minute, casual series, "These are a few of my ... Read more
Sewing for Me: Coral Stripes, Lace + Geometric
A couple of days ago, I made a muslin for a pair of sailor pants, and it was huge. And after reading through the directions, I realized that it would take more time than I have available, so I made a couple more knit tops instead. It was a good move, because I love them so much. Let's talk about the kimono top first. I made this in a black stripey jersey knit a few years ago, and mentioned its dismal craftsmanship here. Despite the seams falling apart, I wear the black top frequently and ... Read more