Month: January 2017

A Cardigan for Early Spring:McCalls 6802

January 28, 2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

Yes, I know the title of this post is optimistic. Sure, there are several months of cold weather between me and Spring, but I can dream, can’t I? This knit fabric is so soft, I knew at first sight I had to make a sweater-y wrap from it. This new cardigan is a perfect seasonal […]

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A Tale of Two Toaster Sweaters

January 18, 2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

Hi all – – My photos were taken indoors again because of this!Yes, that’s about a foot of snow. In Oregon, this much snow is an event! No one tries to drive and many of my neighbors just shut themselves in. Some folks freak out, and long for it all to end. But, I love […]

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The Reveal: Day and Night Dress Challenge

January 10, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

Hi all – – I’m pleased to be showing you my dresses as part of the Day and Night Dress Challenge Blog tour. Thanks to Elizabeth of Elizabeth Made This for this challenge. What better way to jump-start our sewing after the holidays! There’s a blog tour and a community challenge so check it out […]

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Vogue 8952 and the Day and Night Dress Challenge

January 6, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

Hi all! It’s 20 degrees here in Portland, indoor photo weather of course, but also the perfect weather for sewing. There’s nothing like a cold day to drive you to your sewing room. Sometimes, after the intensity of the holiday season, I find it challenging to re-focus my energies and to get my sew-jo going. […]

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