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Thanksgiving Tradition
A few decades ago my mother began the tradition of adorning each place setting at our Thanksgiving table with an extra special Christmas ornament. This year I am continuing that tradition by making...
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Encaustic Wax Christmas Cards
I do enjoy making my own Christmas cards now and again. This year I used a photo that my husband took while we were snow shoeing and cross country skiing to Tumalo Falls on New Years Day 2017. You can...
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Alabama Chanin Christmas Dress
Years ago I made this skirt (you can read more about it here , scroll down to the end of the post).I've always loved the way the painted and cut burgundy fabric reminds me of velvet. Tucked away in...
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Tutorial: Hiding your Tails
I'm a rather free-form creator. Exact perfection is not my forte. Most of the time when I hand stitch a garment I leave the end of my thread, the "tails", free to wag around on the back side of the...
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Applique, Reverse Applique, Negative Reverse Applique ~ What's the difference?
Negative Reverse Applique ~ that's a bundle of rather confusing words to wrap your head around, especially when placed right next to Reverse Applique and Applique, plus throw in the differences for...
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Abby's Flower Stencil T-Shirt
There are lots of tiny flowers and bits in Alabama Chanin's Abby's Flower stencil, making it somewhat tricky to work with, but I love it! The blossoms seem to float and hover about, like petals in the...
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Block Printing with Valerie Wells
My dream has been to learn block printing in some exotic locale like India or Bali. Unfortunately, that's not in the cards for me at the moment. Next best thing was travelling just up the road a bit...
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Nani Iro Self-drafted Dress
When my son gave up his chambray and Winnie the Pooh toddler room for his "big boy" bedroom, I lovingly passed along some of the cherished pieces, the glider, and stuffed animals to friends with...
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Cocoknits Paulina ~ My Very First Sweater
I'm feeling rather giddy today. I've always admired those that can sit down with a ball of yarn, work their magic, and end up with a beautiful sweater to be cozied up into. Over the years I've...
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Crazy Quilt - A Collaborative Birthday Gift
My "Sister-from-another-mother" turns 60. I needed something very special for her. It had to be hand made (of course!): It had to come from the heart. A quilt would be lovely. Sure, I could do it all...
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Indigo with Valerie Wells and Kelly Sheets
I've been wanting to make an indigo vat for ages, but just haven't gotten around to it. When my friend asked me if I wanted to join her for a weekend of indigo dying with Valerie Wells and Kelly...
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Wildfower Plaster Castings
Conundrum number 278: What to do about old lighting? (Yes, we're in need of a remodel, so there really are 277 other conundrums.) With about 30 lights needing to be replaced and/or updated, I'm trying...
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100 Acts of Sewing, Shirt No. 1
I've been eyeing Sonya Philip's 100 Acts of Sewing, Shirt No. 1 pattern for quite some time now. The simplicity of Sonya's patterns makes trying something new so very easy and approachable. I made a...
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100 Acts of Sewing, Dress No. 1
I'm loving the ease of Sonia Philips patterns; thus her 100 Acts of Sewing, Dress No. 1 pattern was a must try. I made a muslin with the same cherished bed sheet I used for my self drafted dress...
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Tapestry Stairwell Hanging
"The best laid schemes o' mice an' men/ Gang aft a-gley." by Robert Burns sums up the path of this lovely wool, crewel tapestry I purchased on a past adventure (read more here). It was to be displayed...
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How to make your own Chair Pads with Leather Ties
After about 25 years, the rush seats on my kitchen chairs are getting a little shabby. I try to keep them covered, but I don't like the store bought pads as they're too thick, and tend to slide all...
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Linen
I've recently rediscovered linen, with all it's lovely slubbiness and texture, ranging from rustic to delicate handkerchief, providing versatility for a variety of projects. Details such as hemstitch...
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Nut Meal Recipes ~ One Savory, One Sweet
What to do when your favorite soy or nut milk is no longer available due to pandemic supply problems? Make your own. I had never tried making nut milk before, so I was surprised at how easy it was and...
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Encaustic Wax, Flower Printing, and Plaster Play
I've finally carved out a niche in my outside studio to play around with encaustic wax!! (Happy dance here.) It's summertime, so I can throw the doors and windows open to keep the studio well...
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Copper Alembic Still
Just look at this beauty. My heart stopped the first time I saw one, and I knew I must add it to my home crafting supplies. Lest you think I'm ALL about the superficial eye candy, rest assured that it...
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