Applique' Away

I had the BEST time today, working on the applique for the front of the felted wool jacket.  The hours passed and I was in the zone.  This i...

Playing with Felted Fabrics

A couple of months ago, I took a class in which we felted wool fabrics, and used a "cookie cutter" method of embellishment.  Basic...

McCall 5941 Almost Done

This jacket is sooo near done.  I decided to put red decorative snaps down the front, but had only two.  I have ordered snaps from SnapSourc...

My Little Golden Book

Yesterday, I read with interest Phyllis's post about  SusanKhalje,  her new website, and that she will be offering her Bridal Couture ...

Giveaway and Newsletter

Claire hs a nice giveway on her blog.  And, even better, she is going to publish a FREE newsletter.  If you're not familiar with her se...

Can You See It?

Fortunately, mouth wounds heal rather quickly.  My lip is sore and has a bump on it, but is definitely getting better. I've been working...

I've Been Searchin'

Yesterday, I cut out the McCall jacket.  This particular houndstooth is small-scale, maybe 1/4".  It's one of those fabrics that c...

Have You Ever Wondered---

You see a to-die-for fabric.  Can't possibly leave the store without it.  Without a specific pattern in mind, how much to buy?  These wo...

7 Little Patterns

--made their way into my basket during the pattern sale at Jos.  It's difficult to pass up a pattern sale.  I don't even try anymore...

It's Sew Fitting !!

I bought this book. I love it. It is mine. Happy New Year!