I made a quilt! I don't make quilts very often, but the process of making this quilt was peaceful and soothing and had me wanting to sign up to make more! For a few years now, my mom and sister and I have been sharing sewing challenges. Basically, someone presents a sewing project and then … Continue reading Sun Flare Quilt
Simplicity 8558: Wide Leg Pants
I am pretty much excellent at ignoring current fashion trends and pretending like they're just going to go away. So far, it hasn't actually made any of them go away, but darn it if I don't keep trying! I will never wear wide, baggy jeans, thank you, but I thought I might actually try a … Continue reading Simplicity 8558: Wide Leg Pants
Girls Dresses: Simplicity 9503
So March ended up being totally bonkers. We had so much going on that I wasn't sure I'd be able to make dresses for me and my girls as per my annual Easter tradition. I didn't have time to make a dress for myself, but I did manage to make a dress each for the … Continue reading Girls Dresses: Simplicity 9503
Simplicity 9020: Drop Shoulder Top
I recently attempted reading 4 books concurrently which is something I used to do all the time but haven't tried for ages. I found I can handle it mentally; keeping things straight between books isn't an issue. The issue was how stinkin' long it took me to finish each book. Just because I was reading … Continue reading Simplicity 9020: Drop Shoulder Top
Ruska: Mock Turtleneck Dress
I recently discovered an excellent sewing hack: have absolutely no expectations about a project and then if it turns out, even remotely, you'll be a happy camper! Such was the case here! I've had a long standing aversion to both tight fitting clothes and turtlenecks, faux or otherwise, so my expectation sat squarely at zero, … Continue reading Ruska: Mock Turtleneck Dress
Simplicity 9041: A Faux Wrap Dress
I made a dress. It is tan. It has little white cheetah print on it. It has sleeves. It has a tie. It is a dress. Did I mention that already? Unfortunately I’ve run out of descriptors. I wouldn’t go so far as to say I hate this dress but it’s painfully boring and comes … Continue reading Simplicity 9041: A Faux Wrap Dress
Bert Knit Top from Style Arc
I felt a bit disappointed in myself when I got an email from WordPress telling me I'd posted 25 times in 2023. If someone had asked, I would have bet money that the number had been higher, but I guess not! Coming into 2024, I could certainly make a goal to post more often but … Continue reading Bert Knit Top from Style Arc
2023: Year end review
Happy New Year! I wanted to write a year-end post before Christmas, but things got away from me. So, here I am now with a short recap of my family's year: Ben had one of the busiest years to date. He finished his final year of schooling (I mean, hopefully. Never say never, I guess). … Continue reading 2023: Year end review
Best and Worst Makes 2023
Honestly, as I was looking through my makes from this last year it seems like most all of them land securely in the Love It or Hate it category with hardly any in a gray area. Here are the top 5 in each area, in no particular order: Worst: Woven Linen Joggers: I have worn … Continue reading Best and Worst Makes 2023
The Saraste Dress
I am going to post about this dress and then I very possibly might start making stuff that is appropriate for the cold weather we've been having instead of making something that screams spring/summer. Now, I won't make any promises on this because I seem to have a problem. But know that I am aware … Continue reading The Saraste Dress