Happy Friday! To me, tunics epitomize the Japanese wardrobe aesthetic, and I'm all about the Japanese aesthetic. That loose, boxy silhouette ideally made in linen, layered in neutrals. Inspired by lovelies created like this and this, I sewed up a tunic. It's a linen/cotton blend, and I think it's rather charming with its big ole pockets on the sides (perfect spots for Rose + Bob) and cheerful plaid. With gathers and various panels, I didn't even bother matching up the plaid, but by pure ... Read more
Felties
Oh my goodness. I had no idea the giveaway would be so exciting! I'll try to announce the winner Friday evening, but it might not be until Monday depending on how things shake out. Anyway, back to our regular programming of making stuff, and I am so so enamored with these little guys. I present you Rose and Bob (K named them - we might need to work on exposing her to more fanciful names). They were meant to be key chains. I started to cut out the felt and when K saw the inception of a ... Read more
Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day!
How is it that I am just now discovering this?? The timing is perfect because I was just going through my stash of fabric and books last night thinking, "Hmmm, I have waaay too much going on here...I wonder if I should do a giveaway?" Sew Mama Sew is hosting a HUGE giveaway event and I'm jumping on the bandwagon. Without further ado, my first ever giveaway: a rather coveted, brand-spanking new copy of Heather Ross's "Prints". Chock full of ideas, patterns and an awesome tutorial on designing ... Read more
Sewing Illo
I haven't posted a recent illustration in a while...this here's a wee work in progress. I scanned in a small chalkboard and painted sewing notions with gold watercolor to merge with the scanned image. I'm liking the painted texture against the chalkboard surface. I used Yasutomo Asian watercolors, which are amazing. The pigments are vibrant and a little goes a long way. I have the 6-piece set, but want all the colors! With the magic of Photoshop and a flick of a button, presto! We have ... Read more
Cranberry Panna Cotta
Hello, hello! How was your weekend? We had a good one. The advent calendar has been a huge success, and there have been crazy amounts of excitement every morning. It's so much fun to have a six-year-old. Amid the flurry of getting a tree and holiday decorating, I made some cranberry panna cotta - a very seasonal dessert! It requires only six ingredients and takes about 15 minutes to prepare. Stick it in the fridge overnight, and you've got loveliness that's a consistency somewhere between ... Read more