Look what came in the mail! My advance copies of Sewing Happiness!! As I'm sure I've mentioned before, that indigo you see on the spine is the fabric that my friend Rachel hand-dyed for the book (Rachel styled most of the book and did a spectacular job). The countdown has begun. Sewing Happiness launches on April 19th, and in the coming weeks, I'll be sharing tidbits about the book process (Furoku members got the full-on behind the scenes a couple months back, one of the fun parts of the ... Read more
More Mods to The French Sailor Top
Good morning! I've been experimenting with the French Sailor Top pattern from a couple of weeks ago and hallelujah, I now have two tops that will be a staple in my wardrobe. This is my original French Sailor Top (size medium with no modifications other than an extra cm in sleeve length): This first attempt was too tight across the chest and the bust darts were a joke. To rectify the situation, I started by modifying the medium. I liked Angela's suggestion of doing a broad back ... Read more
Happy Friday + Randomness
Happy Friday! The weather's been glorious in Seattle these past few days -- azure skies, bright sunshine, a proliferation of blooms nodding in the slight breeze, the works. I've been wandering from coffee shop to coffee shop, ticking things off of my list, composing emails, making plans, walking, walking, walking. Last weekend we had a lot going on that required zooming around the city, so I rented a car for a couple of days, and it's amazing how a few weeks without a vehicle will make you ... Read more
Giveaway: Japanese Quilting Book [CLOSED]
I translated a Japanese quilting book last year, and I don't know when it's coming out, but this book you see above is not it. It was a reference book for me since I'm not much of a quilter, and what a visual feast of neutral tones! I learned so much through perusing this serene pattern book. Japanese Quilting Piece by Piece by Yoko Saito is a calming collection of quilted projects, some of which are incredibly elaborate. There's a good dose of wabi-sabi here, with the occasional ... Read more
Effortless Baby Gift
Good morning! Our weekend was jam-packed with fun, and although I don't have a whole lot to show for it (unless you count the dark circles under my eyes from trying to shift my schedule for Daylight Savings), I did make these sweet double-gauze blankets for a friend's baby shower, just in time for the event on Sunday. Fabric design has come a long way since K was a tiny tot. I was amazed by the choices available here (love these birdies), but I got these gender neutral fabrics that are ... Read more