Closet Editing

While at the bookstore, I picked up The Little Black Book of Style by Nina Garcia. Although Nina is like the Simon Cowell of Project Runway (toughest judge but still my favorite), I didn’t really think I needed fashion advice from Project Runway, because those designs aren’t for real women. But, after flipping [...]

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Green & Green

I’m trying to be more eco-conscious, thanks to Daily Danny and his fabulous books and thanks to Apartment Therapy.
I decided to make cloth napkins so I wouldn’t waste as many paper ones. I’m also going to bring a few to work to use with lunch. I used the pattern from Lotta Jansdotter’s Simple Sewing [...]

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Chic Head

I saw this beautiful headband (thanks Stacy) from Allison Kelly, and knew I had to make one. I love the feathers, although I’m not sure when I’d have the occasion to wear them… I wear T-shirts, running shorts, and flip-flops every single day because after a year in Puerto Rico, when every day [...]

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Jeans to Wrap Skirt

My husband gave me some of his old jeans, so I finally got to try out a design from 99 Ways to Cut, Sew & Deck Out Your Denim.

I’m really happy with the finished product. I doubled the width of the top fabric strip from the pattern, because the photo looked wider than a [...]

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Simplicity 0602

I successfully finished my first set of sleeves, although they aren’t quite symmetrical. The hardest part of this pattern was putting in the collar, because the inside looks so messy that I can’t believe I actually put it in the correct way. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find a review on Sewing Pattern Review when [...]

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Homemade clothing I will actually wear

Although I have made 2 skirts (Built by Wendy here and Linen Craft Reversible Skirt here) since learning to sew, I wouldn’t really wear either of them. But my newest project- definitely wearable.

The Cabo Halter, from Amy Butler. I used Robert Kauffman fabric. The pattern was very easy to follow and [...]

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Craft Book Review: Denise Schmidt Quilts

I love this book. The projects are beautiful and the instructions are very detailed. I’m sure I will refer back to these instructions for all the quilting basics (applique, binding, log cabin blocks). I’m most excited by the “Scrap Wrap” project- a scarf made from wool suiting and vintage silk kimonos. However, living in Puerto [...]

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My Favorite Craft Supplies

are free….

I gathered these small shells and coral from a local beach. My favorites are the little pink ones, and the weird purple ones with spikes along one side.
I found how to properly clean them here.
I haven’t decided what to make with them yet. They will probably just sit out in a [...]

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More Embroidery Practice

I used more Sublime Stitching patterns on the dish towel that came with my Stitch-It Kit and turned it into a little pillow. Unfortunately, cotton batting was all I had on hand, so it will be a bit lumpy until I can replace it with stuffing. My favorite part was practicing the [...]

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Craft Book Review – The Crafter’s Companion

The Crafter’s Companion is a great book for inspiration. Ann Torborg, creator of Twelve22 did an excellent job compiling interviews with some of the best craft bloggers. The book is filled with beautiful photos from each blogger’s crafting space, as well as each blogger’s comments on why she creates and how [...]

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