Although I own a tablet I love (a Samsung) and use it often to read via Libby (library) and Kindle, I opted to purchase a Kindle Reader on Amazon Prime Day. Mainly because I spend a lot of time in the back yard, on the deck reading while the kids are playing in the blow … Continue reading Tablet Sleeve
Category: Sewing
Year of Projects 2019/2020
This is a full, ambitious list. I won't complete it all, especially the fiber projects as I'm choosing bigger projects. Knitting: Finish my Shift Cowl (and possibly use this pattern to use up scrap yarns throughout the year) Knit a Quince & Co. wrap (kit already received) Make any pattern from Taproot Magazine Knit/Crochet my … Continue reading Year of Projects 2019/2020
Summer Tops
I'm not sure how I stumbled across it, but I was on Youtube and found a tutorial from Made Every Day for her Summer Day Top. It looked pretty easy, so I purchased the pattern. It is easy! There are many options (sleeves, cap sleeves, tunic, peplum, etc) and what I like most is the … Continue reading Summer Tops
Year of Projects-Completion List
So, another year has passed! How did I do with my Year of Project List for 2018/2019??? Finish my Charlotte Afghan: FAIL. I think I added one round. This will go onto this years list. Knit myself the hat I am totally in love with: FAIL. I didn't knit it. This will go onto this … Continue reading Year of Projects-Completion List
Ruby Two
I dug though my stash and found a bag labeled "Ruby Top". Apparently I purchased this fabric with the Made by Rae Ruby Top in mind (goodness knows how long ago). So, over the course of a week while I was child free, I cut and sewed a new tunic. My binding skills are getting … Continue reading Ruby Two
YOP Update
It's been a long time since I posted. Not intentional, life just became busy and I have been down for the count with pneumonia 😷 I did manage to do some sewing though. I made a new dress, using the under skirt portion of the Metamorphic dress pattern by Sew Liberated. I added 5 inches … Continue reading YOP Update
Zippers
Zippers...my nemesis! I am determined to conquer them on simple projects before using them in clothing. So, using my trusty School of Sewing book, I made two pouches. First up, I needed a small pouch to carry in my tote bag. I have switched to carrying a tote bag instead of a cross body bag … Continue reading Zippers
