Pattern: New Look 6889 Modifications: bias tape hem Fabric: Far, Far Away “Field of Flowers–Green” by Heather Ross Purchased at Sew to Speak Ah, I finally have a new nightgown and my own piece of clothing in double cotton gauze. I’m feeling very good about this dress, but I have a word of caution. DO [...]
Archive for July, 2009
24 Jul
My Pioneer Spirit, with a Paypal account
There is a dilemma that I can’t seem to shake off. My thrifty, DIY attitude does not approve of my lust for designer fabrics imported from Japan. In addition to wanting all the cute fabrics I can get, I want to make all the REALLY CUTE items I see on other people’s blogs. Collin asked [...]
22 Jul
First Quilt Blocks in Far, Far Away Fabric
This is so typical of me–I buy some pretty fabric (or yarn) and then I have to figure out what I can do with it. I think it would be SO MUCH easier to choose a pattern first, then buy the materials listed (maybe even exactly the same fabric or yarn suggested on the list), [...]
17 Jul
Heat Index of 98 degrees? Here are three wool sweaters!
I finished up a few sweaters this week. It’s a bit hot, but I have autumn’s crisp winds on my mind and future Christmas knitting to start soon. And okay, I admit this sweater, the Helena, a free pattern on Knitty, was started as a spring sweater and I didn’t finish it in time for [...]
14 Jul
Sailing . . . Keeps me awaaaaay from making dinner
A new outfit for Claire: Sailboat Top and Skirt by Oliver + S. Completed in 2 1/2 days with dogged determination and dinner cooked by Collin. It’s been a couple weeks since I have made anything and I’m so pleased with the way this turned out. During our trip to Ohio, we made a special [...]
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