Happy Friday! It's been a productive week - I've been sewing furiously behind the scenes and getting a lot done. This was the kind of week that made me extra appreciative of the friends I've made in the last few months through sewing. For example, I got a photography lesson from the lovely Michelle, who shot the cover of my book. She's a consummate pro and probably one of the kindest, sweetest people I've ever met. We had so much fun, and she even let me use her fancy 100mm macro lens. I got a ... Read more
Fall Cleaning Giveaway Part 1 [CLOSED]
I'm much more of a Fall Cleaning gal than a Spring one. These past few weeks I've been purging, organizing, donating and generally sprucing up the house in small measures. It's my version of starting the new school year. What's become abundantly clear is that I have far too much stuff in the crafting department. As much as I want to dabble in every hobby out there, my time on earth is limited and I've got to cherry pick my crafts. I love embroidery. I even have a Pinterest board with my ... Read more
Monday Outfit: A Groovy Kind of Dress
Good morning! This here is K's first day of school dress. Doesn't it look like something the always hip Trine of Groovy Baby and Mama would make? I think K might be Trine's misplaced daughter because this is her style all the way. K chose the knit fabric that's a cat-fest of a print - you can see the familiar markings of leopard, cheetah, tiger, jaguar...you name it. The dress pattern is from the book I'm diligently working through, and though it defies logic for a knit dress, it includes ... Read more
Happy Friday + Randomness
Upstaged by K's first day of school, my wedding anniversary skulked quietly in the background this past Wednesday. M was way more on the ball than I was and presented me with a fragrant bouquet. Realizing my slacker ways, I struck a deal with some friends and scored a sleepover for K so that M and I could have a proper celebration involving a fancy dinner and entertaining movie at the cinema tonight. I often wonder if I would have made my own wedding dress if I'd gotten into sewing ... Read more
Third Grade!
Today is the day. "I'm so nervous and excited, Mommy," K has been telling me every few hours for the last week. Third grade! Somehow, this seems major in a way even kindergarten wasn't. Time is stampeding away, and I am helpless and doddering in its wake. But the start of school brings with it the sensation of a fresh sojourn, renewed energy and extra time. I for one, could use all three. I made a dress. And last night I furiously worked on a cardigan she requested, because the weather's ... Read more