This May I’m joining Zoe at ‘So, Zo…’ in a challenge to wear something handmade every day for thirty-one days. This post marks the third update of my progress. May 13, 2013 What: The Vibrant Red Skirt Where: To work. Then over to a neighbor's to catch up on yesterday's Game of Thrones episode. ~~~… Continue reading MMMMonday: May 13th through 19th
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MMMMonday: May 1st through 7th
This May I’m joining Zoe at ‘So, Zo…’ in a challenge to wear something handmade every day for thirty-one days. This post marks the first update of my progress. May 1, 2012 What: A self-silk-screened shirt: the wizard from the game Gauntlet in brown on a yellow T shirt Where: To work. I woke up a… Continue reading MMMMonday: May 1st through 7th
One Week, One Pattern: March 24th through 30th
This week I joined Tilly at Tilly at the Buttons in the One Week, One Pattern challenge. Our goal: to wear garments created from a single pattern for an entire week. I chose the Sewaholic Renfrew since it pretty much rocks (and since I've made three). March 24, 2012 What: The Linen Knit Renfrew with orange… Continue reading One Week, One Pattern: March 24th through 30th
SSS’11: September 20th through 23rd
This September I’m joining Zoe at ‘So, Zo…’ in a challenge to wear something handmade every day for thirty days. This post marks the sixth update of my progress. September 20, 2011 What: The Good-Enough-for-a-First-Try Running Skirt Where: To track practice. Since I'm just now starting to feel better, I was there to mostly cheer… Continue reading SSS’11: September 20th through 23rd
SSS’11: September 5th through 8th
This September I’m joining Zoe at ‘So, Zo…’ in a challenge to wear something handmade every day for thirty days. This post marks the second update of my progress. September 5, 2011 What: Refashioned Sorbetto Blouse Where: To work and around the house. The bit of sickness that I'd been feeling blossomed into a full-on… Continue reading SSS’11: September 5th through 8th
The Secret Garden Pleated Skirt
I blame the cold. The mind-numbing, can't-string-two-thoughts-together, can't-even-breathe cold. I couldn't lay down, couldn't stand up, couldn't do anything that required much thought. But, I found that I could cut and fold and stitch straight lines. As long as I was sitting. So, what's a girl with a cold that can't do much besides sit… Continue reading The Secret Garden Pleated Skirt
Up Next: A Colorful Pleated Skirt
While I wait for a coupon to purchase an invisible zipper foot to finish my maxi dress, I'm eager to get back into sewing. I recently picked up two yards of a fabulous cotton from FineFabrics.com. It's bursting with colors from the Fall 2011 Pantone palette, and it's punctuated by bold blocks of white. Best… Continue reading Up Next: A Colorful Pleated Skirt
