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
Happy Friday + Retro Office Girl in Noir (with a little edge)
Happy Friday! There just aren't enough hours in the day, especially now that December and Christmas are looming. Here's my creation for this week: an incredibly comfortable long sleeve knit dress in my most favorite-est color combination. And a wool houndstooth jacket with edgy faux leather elbow patches. This is a great dress and wish I had bought more of the fabric because I would so make myself a top with it. It's a no-frills dress, and I'm proud of the neck detailing in the front and ... Read more
Geometric Advent Calendar 2012
Remember my Advent Calendar Round-up and my mission to create one this year? Well, I finally finished it yesterday, just in time for December 1st. It's simple, minimal, with just enough festive sparkle. I had a blast making this, though next time I make these geometric shapes, I might have to try glue instead of double-sided tape because I had to keep reinforcing them with additional tape and you can still see gaps. I initially clustered them all together, which looks fantastic. However, I ... Read more