Sewing my first coat is definitely my most personally challenging sewing project to date. I loved the process of its creation, and I am over the moon happy with the final result. This coat adventure started this past fall. On a daily news website I frequent (though not as much as I should), there was… Continue reading Yates Coat Summary
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Summer Reflections
By mid-August in New Hampshire, there are signs that summer is waning. A coolness is noted in the morning air. The sun slants its rays. The tomato and cucumber plants stop producing. The grass, fields, and shrubbery start to yellow. My field with the golden rod blooming yellow I ignore nature's signs and continue with… Continue reading Summer Reflections
Warmer Weather Wear
In one of my previous posts, I described how I would like to evolve my wardrobe to contain clothing pieces that are fluid with my multiple activities of the day. With the warmer days of summer (that are rapidly diminishing!), I opt for sleeveless shirts, and mine needed a boost. The past spring, I… Continue reading Warmer Weather Wear
Culottes Are Cool
My grandmother was an avid crocheter, and she taught me the craft when I was 10 years old. She was always creating something with her hook and yarn. (She had her designated spot on the sofa with her yarn basket next to it.) It's the only craft I remember her doing. After she passed away… Continue reading Culottes Are Cool
All the Whos Who of Whoville are wearing them
What I love about elementary school productions is how they incorporate as many school kids as possible. This may mean that everyone has minimal, if any, actual speaking lines, and may just be singing in the music numbers. And yet, the kids are not bothered by this as we as adults may be. They… Continue reading All the Whos Who of Whoville are wearing them
Three Challenge Hashtag Pinafore
Originally, this project was intended for the #sewbibs challenge, but I missed that deadline. But that's ok, because now I will share for the #memademay2019 and #makeyourstash. I sewed this York Pinafore pattern by Helen's Closet with fabric I purchased at Mood in NYC over a year and a half ago. I was glad to find a colorful backdrop… Continue reading Three Challenge Hashtag Pinafore
Seussical the Musical
This spring, my daughters' elementary school presents its fourth musical production for which I have volunteered to design and sew costumes. Previous shows included "The Emperor's New Clothes," "Bebop with Aesop," and "Pirates." This year has a colorful collection of characters for "Seussical the Musical." Unfortunately, there are not a lot of other volunteers so… Continue reading Seussical the Musical
Scrap Yard
I save my fabric scraps left over from projects. I save them all. Always. My craft room is overrun with scraps. I believe this is the root cause of why my craft room is constantly messy. I have vowed to organize my crafty things and to make my little room a space to promote creativity. … Continue reading Scrap Yard
The Pink Lily Pad and Two Tadpoles 