(source) Vanity Boom and I went to see The Dinner Belles on Friday night at The Casbah. It was their CD release party for their newest album, West Simcoe County. I love live music and The Dinner Bell...
Our first post for The Newbie & The Knitter is one of the most important, I think. Its important to pick the best yarn possible for your project. Kristen has written an excellent post about choos...
Ive been quite a lucky lady this week. The postman brought not one, but two packages for me! First to arrive are these gorgeous striped fingerless gloves knit just for me by the lovely Victoria. We h...
(source) Downton Abbey is magnificent. I am three episodes in and I never want it to end.
(source) I am so thrilled for Theresa and Tess Designs! They are the latest feature on YNNs Fashionably Yours. Click here to see the video. For those in the Austin area, Tess Designs will be featured...
Butterick 4790 Although it has been quite some time since I posted over at Sew Retro, I am an avid reader. I was delighted to discover that Katrina is hosting a sew-along for the ever popular Butteri...
***I am so thrilled to see that Jordana Paige, the talented lady behind Cadence and many, many others, has mentioned our KAL on her blog!!! A HUGE thank you to Kristen for giving her the heads up!***...
(source) Have you heard the amazing news?? Sarai and the Colette Patterns team have written a book: The Colette Sewing Handbook! The book is filled with tips and tricks and everything in between for ...
Attention all you fashion lovers! Get your shimmy on and sashay down to Austin Fashion Week (AFW), where Tess and her amazing team are one of the official event sponsors!! From the Austin Fashion Wee...
(source) Me and Shaun? Yah, were *like this*. Since Ive finished my shawl, I thought I should channel my inner Shaun by practicing and perhaps challenging myself a bit. Whats on my needles now? Why t...
Bowtie TopFor a limited time only, Econica is offering FREE shipping to the US and Canada. Enter the code SHIPFREE at checkout to receive your discount.
....and Im delighted by the prospect! I have been working away on my first project, the Basic Triangle Shawl, and Im nearing the end. There are holes from dropped stitches and a couple of spots where...
Today were saying goodbye to Blossom, Peanut, and Minette.Theyre going to be adopted.Duchess is staying with us.Its bittersweet.
(source)I love the Make This Look feature. I love how Mena takes contemporary garments and effortlessly matches it with just the right fabric and pattern and gives it a vintage twist. Shes a clever g...
Cherry Peasant DressIts that time of year when I make the switch from summer to fall/winter sewing. I have really, really enjoyed this years Summer Essentials Sew-Along, not to mention the honour and...
What I Did WellI finished a few things for the 2nd Annual Summer Essentials Sew-Along:The Cherry Sorbetto TopI made a second Sorbetto top as part of my Building a Lifetime Wardrobe Project. I paired ...
I have been lax in posting about the kittens and how theyre getting along. Truth be told, they are so active, its hard to get good pictures of them! Between leaping, wrestling, stalking, running, and...
Over the past few months, I felt as if consumerism was creeping into my handmade and thrifty outlook and I was in danger of falling off my thrifty rails. I needed to nip it in the bud as quickly as p...
I am completely without shame! This is definitely the Summer of Sorbetto, as this pattern has become one of my very favourite pattern blocks. After my first foray into Sorbetto dresses, I wanted to t...
EDIT: Im on Ravelry! Id love to know you there, as well. :)My granma was an expert knitter; she could knit a jumper in a single day and only needed a picture of something to be able to produce a garm...
I am really excited to be writing about Tess Designs summer separates collection! Theresa and her talented crew have put an incredible amount of thought and preparation behind this and that shines th...
I have an Etsy shop where I sell my patterns for handbags and totes. This fall, I want to branch out and start selling my handmade designs along with my patterns. My designs span anywhere from beddin...
Tess Designs has some seriously sweet things on the design horizon! They have recently debuted their limited-edition USO Dress in recognition and celebration of servicemen and women.This week, Theres...
I am very excited to feature Tamara Castaldo and her beautiful designs. I discovered Pegged one night while searching for a special handmade gift for Miss Fridays birthday. Keeping in mind her love o...
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridges Canadian tour was lovely to watch. It was a privilege for Canada to host them on their first official adventure abroad. Let us hope it is the first of many on Canad...
Surfboard Sweethearts WedgeI have been one lucky lady over the past few days, let me tell you! First off, my dear friend Chaos Divine treated me to these amazing shoes. Arent the fabulous!? I had don...
Minette and Peanut - partners in crime!The kittens are growing by leaps and bounds. For the last several days they have been trying to escape the confines of their box and finally succeeded last nigh...
I am very pleased to announce that the winner of the wool lace shawl by Econica is.....Stephanie Lynn of The Girl with the Star-Spangled Heart!!!Congratulations, Stephanie! Thank you everyone who ent...
Its official: Sorbetto is one of my all-time favourite patterns! I am very happy with how this dress turned out.Details:Patterns: Sorbetto and Simplicity 3750 for sleevesFabric: Fresh Aire by Studio ...
Theresa and her team have done it again with their newest design: the USO Dress! From the Tess Designs website:"This summer, we are honoring our country’s patriotism with a special dress. We call...
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