Another sewing milestone has been met! With the help from the lovely ladies at Made Sewing Studio, I walked in with 2 1/2 yards of fabric and walked out with a pair of lounge pants! The class was great :: a very hands-on, one-on-one tutorial for any level of sewer. From the novice level (me) … Continue reading »

I spent this last Saturday babysitting my two nieces -  it was so much fun to play with them all day! It was especially fun to see how excited they are for Halloween and it reminded me how, when I was a kid, I used to count down the days until Halloween night, decorate the … Continue reading »

Awhile back my mom sent me a bag full of random scrap pieces of fabric and materials she had collected over time. Stuffed in the bag was a bunch of mismatch pieces of lace. I’d been at a loss over what to do with the materials as I’m not really a “lace-type-of-gal”… but then, it … Continue reading »

Whew – it’s hot outside! Seattle reached temperatures of 90 degrees and with no air conditioning, I was a slave to my fan. So I decided at the same time that I’d be a slave to my sewing machine too. Rummaging through my fabric basket I found two fat quarters I had purchased long ago … Continue reading »

My mother shared with me at a young age the value of drawer sachets. Not only are they a beautiful thing to look at, so delicately put together and often adorned with sweet trinkets, but they smell amazing and make all your clothes smell amazing too. I usually keep them in my sock drawer but … Continue reading »

I love to cook. I especially love to cook in an apron. There is something about cooking in an apron that always brings a smile to my face… I think it’s a nod to being a kid and playing dress-up. When I cook in an apron I immediately feel like I’m a much better chef … Continue reading »

I love to sleep. I think that it’s easily one of my favorite things. In fact, my mom used to tell me that I was like a baby bird because I can make the best sleeping “nests” – ah, I’m wishing I was cuddled up in my bed right now.  But, what disrupts my coziness … Continue reading »

Anthropology is one of my favorite stores. The clothes, yes, are great. But what I think is better is the style of the store and the creativity that it exudes and instills in you. And since many of the displays are made by the staff, it’s a great place to go and get ideas for … Continue reading »

Hippity, hoppity, Easter’s on its way – Bringin’ ev’ry girl and boy – A basketful of Easter joy! And – lucky me – my Easter basket has already arrived and takes the unique shape of an antique Singer Featherweight sewing machine! The best Easter basket! Beats chocolate any day! It’s quite the story about how … Continue reading »