The next few months I’m sewing along with Lynda Maynard. A bunch of other talented seamsters and I have joined up to learn how to fit using Lynda Maynard's Sew the Perfect Fit class on Craftsy. Here’s a reflection on my efforts to sew well. In this week's lesson, Lynda walked us through how to… Continue reading Wednesdays with Lynda: Fitting Standards
Hello from Seattle! Whew, what a crazy couple of weeks its been. It feels like I've been living in the chaos that is moving for ages. Thankfully, a bit of order is finally returning. The boxes are slowly disappearing, the furniture has settled into a reasonable arrangement, and the sewing area has been set up.… Continue reading Settling in Seattle… and finally coming up for a bit of air
A little treat called San Francisco on this day of love. It's good to live in the Bay.
Okay, so I'm very late to post a 2012 recap. Things are crazy over here right now, and I'm having trouble making the time to sew, read and comment on all of your wonderful posts, and write my own posts. First off, my big news: my husband and I (and our two cats, of course)… Continue reading 2012 Recap with Awards and Sightings and All that Jazz
I've been really busy lately. Work has really picked up, and while it's exciting to be zooming ahead with my science-y ideas, it also means I have to try harder to maintain any semblance of balance in my life. One of the things that's taken a hit with my limited time is my super organizational… Continue reading Hey Girl…
Almost seven months have passed since I asked for thoughts and prayers for my family. Though the surgery to remove my family member's brain tumor went better than expected, they ultimately lost their battle with cancer this week. As I joked about future life yesterday, I was really dealing with heartbreak and loss. That said,… Continue reading Please Give a Hug to your Loved Ones
This year I’m sewing along with Gertie from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing. A bunch of other talented seamsters and I have joined up through the Craftsy online community to make perfectly fitted bombshell dresses. Here’s a reflection on my efforts to sew well. Well, friends, the last stitch is in place. The bombshell… Continue reading Tuesdays with Gertie: Final Touches
How can I not participate in Cation Design's fabulous Sewing with Cats Blog Award?! Even if she likely meant it all as a joke... When did you acquire your helpful feline assistant? I actually got both of my cats before the sewing craze hit. Was he/she immediately helpful, or did it take awhile? They were… Continue reading An Ode to Sewing with Cats
Evelyne of Hand Sewn and Homegrown is standing on stage looking lovely but slightly off balance since her right leg is vying for a good deal of attention. She's announcing the Liebster Blog Award, a highly coveted award for young sewing blogs. The tension is palpable. "...The origins of the Liebster Blog Award are somewhat unclear… Continue reading And the award goes to…
I'm so excited I can hardly find the words... I'm this week's BurdaStyle Featured Member! Take a look! And, the funny thing is that right when I admitted to the world that I was was just fine that I don't have a true sewing space, just my sewing machine on a filing cabinet in the… Continue reading BurdaStyle Featured Member (Eeeep!)
