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Ruffled Top Refashion: Now with 100% More Ruffles

June 15, 2017 // No Comments

I am loving the gingham, stripes, eyelets, and ruffles in fashion right now. They are easily found in cotton and can be applied to many different styled garments for all shapes and sizes. Though, sometimes what the shops offer with... Continue reading →

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Kick Start Summer Crafts

May 16, 2017 // No Comments

I have been really into sewing lately, in addition to my usual knitting. So, in the spirit of finer arts far and wide, here is a collection of creative textile projects to Kick Start Summer Crafts: Fashion Design & Sewing... Continue reading →

Preppy Southern Monogrammed Handmade Blouse

August 26, 2015 // 2 Comments

My friend Laura has an embroidery machine and some phenomenal sewing skills so when she noticed I was pinning monogrammed blouses on Pinterest, she sent me a photo of one she made from scratch and asked if I’d like one... Continue reading →

Low-rise jeans fix to keep the waist from sliding down

No More Plumber’s Smile with this Low Rise Jeans Fix

August 12, 2015 // 6 Comments

I love jeans or pants that fit me nicely…but then when I bend over or crouch down they shift and they appear ill-fitting and unkempt. I bought two pairs of soft stretch corduroy jeans at Gap last year and was in... Continue reading →

Sew Very Summery

July 18, 2015 // No Comments

Some of the most delicious blooming flower hues are stitched together this season, so today I am admiring summer sewing patterns that are sew very summery! After all, doesn’t it feel more like summer when you’re wearing those cheery colors? Square Deal™... Continue reading →

Fat-free Cupcakes? Knitted, Crocheted, or Embroidered, That Is.

July 6, 2015 // No Comments

If you have a sweet tooth, you can enjoy all the cupcakes you want without the calories with these knitted, crocheted, or embroidered treats. My very own One Size Fits Most Cupcake Tea Cosy Lion Brand Yarns has a deliciously darling free... Continue reading →

Hot Dog, It’s a Knit Dachshund

April 30, 2015 // 1 Comment

Need to find just the right gift for a dog-lover? Oh, a Dachshund you say? Even better. Certain breeds are so iconic and translate well to art and design, the Dachshund is one such breed. I knew a lovely one in... Continue reading →

The Most Expensive Fabric Buttons Ever

April 23, 2015 // No Comments

For Christmas 2010, I went to Morocco for a week. For Saint Stephen’s Day, we went through the markets and Souk in Marrakesh. My eyes caught sight of lovely buttons and I though they’d be a reasonable souvenir. Not too... Continue reading →

Quick-Sew Panel Quilt That’s Out of This World

February 26, 2015 // No Comments

I recently felt inspired to sew LB a little nap-sized quilt of his very own. He got into the habit of carrying his full single bed duvet around home and it just made more sense for him to have a... Continue reading →

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Sewing Koala Mittens (aka Paw Protectors)

January 9, 2015 // No Comments

The adorable koalas of New South Wales, Australia have been in the news this week as efforts are underway to protect their singed paws as they hell from brushfire burns. Koalas are not the speediest creatures in the brush so escaping... Continue reading →

Done, Dusted, and Published! Bake Knit Sew is Available!

October 7, 2014 // 5 Comments

Remember last year when I was talking about my Kickstarter project? Well, that project grew up and became a real book! But much like a baby growing up, there was a lot of messiness, work, late nights, and early mornings along... Continue reading →

Make Do and Mend: Ladybirds Instead of a Zipper

September 8, 2014 // 1 Comment

Some may say I’m a hoarder. I feel I see potential in things that others view as trash. I definitely wouldn’t classify these items as treasure…yet, but after I get to them sometimes they are treasured. My father and Grandma... Continue reading →

Hello, Mr. Roboto Man, Let’s Craft

August 19, 2014 // No Comments

My friend Suzi LOVES quirky things, including robots and when I saw these patterns, I thought of her, which is always a happy thing to do. You may recall hearing about Suzi before in this post and this post and this post. She’s totally... Continue reading →

Christmas Craft Workshop: Victorian Beaded Ornament Covers

August 15, 2014 // No Comments

Having always had a fondness for Victorian Christmases, my friend Carlota was drawn to the delicately beaded ornament covers while at a Charles Dickens fair. Now, before going on about the ornaments, can I just comment how cool an idea... Continue reading →

Something’s Fishy with These Craft Projects

August 4, 2014 // No Comments

It’s no secret that I love fish. I mean, you can see the Trout of North America calendar over my desk (I’ve been getting it for I can’t even count how many years), the trout potholder, the trout dishes, the... Continue reading →

My Favorite Monkey Patterns

July 24, 2014 // No Comments

Monkeys are like us, but without the hindrance of mobile phones and vacuums – which makes them such a barrel of fun! Why do we love them? I don’t know. But here are a few patterns that make me want... Continue reading →

Crayon Case with Initial Applique

June 22, 2014 // 1 Comment

This is a post about a project I made three years ago for my nephew. The stitches are uneven because the machine was new, the oilcloth was thick, the needle wasn’t up to the task, and the sewing machine’s tension... Continue reading →

My Knit Sew Bake Book: Final Days on Kickstarter

December 17, 2013 // 1 Comment

As some of you know, I love to write. All the things you love about this blog will soon be in a book! I’m honoured to be able to tell you about my upcoming book. Knit Sew Bake (tentative title)... Continue reading →

Sewing Baby Pants from a Toddler Tee

October 3, 2013 // No Comments

LB loves being active at home and wearing knit pants like sweatpants or jersey ones work best for that. Flexible pants to roll around on the floor in have become the standard attire here at home. A while back, we... Continue reading →

No-Sew Statement Tea Cosy

March 27, 2013 // No Comments

It’s elevenses and time for that mid-morning cuppa so why not also treat yourself to a cheerful tea cosy to keep your teapot warm? Here’s an easy no-sew way to customize any cloth tea cosy, like the kinds readily available... Continue reading →