The Power of New Beginnings and Kindness in Non-Resolutions

I never make New Year's resolutions. Not anymore. Let me be clear, I have forever been an enthusiastic lover of new beginnings - and the new year is the epitome…

Who’s winds are you fluttering in? (part 5)

Part 5 of our story, and in conclusion... (you can read part 1 here, 2 here, 3 here, 4 here) Reading that book, Julie and Julia, was a pivotal moment for…

This could be you, the one with a big smile!

What are you called to do? (part 4)

On to part 4 of our story...(you can read part 1 here & 2 here & 3 here) After that yurt building adventure and my time as a bookstore owner,…

Let’s all get together and build a yurt, shall we? (part 3)

On to part 3 of our story. (You can read parts 1 here & 2 here) While I identify most strongly as a maker with textiles, I'm not only a…

My first dress, made a dozen years ago from a pattern I made from a knit dress that I owned. Made with quilting cotton. If you know fabric, you know that woven fabrics are often not interchangeable with knits. It fit, but just barely. I was elated!

So, you can use quilting cotton in place of knit fabric…right?!?! (part 2)

Not sure the answer to the question in the subject line? It's NO. Just so you know. Now you don't have to learn the hard way. Like I did. Now,…

The Story of a Maker…maybe you can relate? (Part 1)

There are some new faces here and I thought it might be a good time to share why I'm here talking to you in the first place. A good time…

…and making a t-shirt pattern into a racerback tank with a shelf bra

Some pattern drafting…. We've been talking about taking a basic, really well-fitting t-shirt pattern and turning it into some sleeveless garments. This week we'll talk about a racerback tank top…

Create a sleeveless cowl tunic from a t-shirt pattern!

This week has found me hand stitching a garment, a la Alabama Chanin, visiting for the first time in months with my mama because it feels like there is a…

Going Sleeveless

Do you know, there was a time when I wouldn't wear sleeveless tops...I thought I didn't have "the arms" for a sleeveless top. Seriously?!? I bet you know what I'm…

That time I lost my fresh-from-the-needles sweater!

This time last year, I lost my handknit Alpaca sweater.Nearly immediately after finishing…after a year and a half on the needles.My very first sweater for myself. The one who's yarn…