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My Pattern Line
At Sew Expo this weekend, my pattern line debuted at the Pacific Fabrics booth. I had previously offered them at my Craftsy page. But then in 2017, Craftsy was purchased by NBCUniversal and rebranded as Bluprint. At that time, all … Continue reading
Backyard Flowers
The crocuses, daffodils, and tulips if the front yard are long gone. Now, it’s the back yard that is full of color. There are two kinds of lavender . . . English and . . . Spanish. Two kinds of … Continue reading
The Ultimate Scrap Quilt
For some time now, I’ve been sewing together small bits of leftover fabric that I collect in zip-lock bags, and turning them into pillow covers and occasionally a quilt top. Some of the pieces are quite small — two inches … Continue reading
Not So Ugly After All
For the last few months, I’ve been engaged in an ongoing project where I am making a series of blocks using fabrics from my bin of batik fabrics paired with the same background fabric. There is this one fabric that, … Continue reading
Back to the Studio
Since we got back from Europe, I’ve been so focused on blogging about our trip that I haven’t posted anything about my crafting. I’ve been working on a variety of projects: I finished a pair of socks, I’m in the … Continue reading
Our European Vacation: What Genuine “Bike Culture” Looks Like
Seattle likes to tout itself as being “bike-friendly.” I’ll admit that it’s better than it used to be. When my husband and I bought our house in North Seattle back in 2009, I wouldn’t have been caught dead riding my … Continue reading
At the Art Museum: Kehinde Wiley
This morning, Tim and I made a point of heading downtown to see the exhibit of artwork at the Seattle Art Museum by Kehinde Wiley, before it closes tomorrow. I’m glad we went, but I’m also glad we didn’t go … Continue reading
Swatching for Paris
With our trip to Europe fast approaching, I need to plan for what knitting project I will take. I want something that won’t knit up *too* fast. I’m not looking to complete anything, but a project that can keep me … Continue reading
Early Blooms at Dunn Gardens
A few days ago, I received an email from Dunn Gardens informing me that the garden would be open to members-only today for a special look at the snowdrops, which are peaking early due to recent warmer-than-usual weather. Though Tuesday … Continue reading
Red and White Hearts
Out in my sewing studio today, I collected a few items that had been sitting around and put them in the bag to donate to one of the clothing recycling bins around town. In doing so, I came across a … Continue reading
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