One of the many things I am grateful for when I moved to Japan is all of the help I received from other JET participants and coworkers. You would think since I’ve done this before that it would be easy and I would know what I’m doing. WRONG. I’m in a new prefecture, 11 years… Continue reading Thank-you Embroideries
Another Christmas has come and gone – a little too fast, it seems. I’ve been MIA this past week since I was visiting with family and friends back in New Orleans. It was a great trip and I am still reminded of the random Tuesday night dance party every time I move (oww, my back).… Continue reading Christmas Crafts of 2017
This has been a really tough year for my Grandma. She was hospitalized 3 times since February with a shattered femur, broken hip, and atrial fibrillation respectively. But she’s always been tough and she got through each one – and at age 87, to boot! Since she’s in Louisiana and I’m in Arizona, I felt… Continue reading Putting My Heart into Hand Embroidery
When it was time for me to visit my friends on the other side of the world, I wanted to bring a little something from home to give. It’s customary to give omiyage (souvenirs) when you are in Japan. Whether you are starting a new career or seeing friends or family after a while, you… Continue reading Southwestern Coasters
Why hello there! It’s been 3 weeks since my last post and it feels like forever to me! DD and I have been working lots of overtime, including some Saturdays, so sewing and blogging have slowed a little. But hey look! I have some new projects to show you! And check out the blog’s new… Continue reading Pneuma Tanks for Mom
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! I know in my last post I said I would post again on Christmas Day… well, my bad. But better late than never, right?! My Sit and Sew group had our Christmas get-together a couple of weeks ago and it was a lovely and delicious time. We stuffed… Continue reading A Crafty Christmas
Now that Halloween is over, it’s OK that I talk about Christmas, right? I don’t know how many of you are of the thought “Christmas should only be discussed AFTER Thanksgiving!” but I am all for busting out the Christmas decorations right after Labor Day. Sick, I know… But it’s never too early to start thinking… Continue reading DIY Handmade Gifts
Why hello and happy Friday, everyone! I am off of work today (hooray for compressed schedules!), so it’s going to be a sew-a-thon up in here as soon as my coffee kicks in. Best Friday EVER, amirite? But before I go into the sewing cave, I wanted to share my first ever “art swap.” Some… Continue reading Oh My Gourd! A Sewing Swap!
I was see-sawing between two themes for this week: matching makes (the PJs mentioned in the last post) or things I’ve made for my mom. I think the matching pajamas would have been funnier, but I need to take better pictures of them and Sooo let’s talk about some fun and easy gifts you can… Continue reading Throwback Thursday: More Gifts for Mom
It’s Thursday and you know what that means… yet another Throwback post! I know this is my third one in a row but I promise I’ll have some new projects to post soon! Things have just been going a little slower than usual but I’m planning on taking pictures of a couple of new makes… Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Baby New Year
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Contemporary Sewing Patterns for the Modern Maker
Adventures in interstitial lung disease.
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Welcome to the new era of menswear sewing. Go ahead and create something exceptional!
Vintage Glamour for the Modern Sewist
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Sewing Patterns for Every Day Dress Up
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