First big test for a sewist - stitching a Christmas gift for someone else.
Tag: Sewing
Resolutions and Plans for 2017
Setting goals for sewing for 2017, which includes building skills, busting the stash and being a lot more deliberate and less like a bird pecking at shiny objects.
Holiday Sewing
One of the blogs that inspires me is the Renegade Seamstress. A few weeks ago I found her post on refashioning sweaters into cute Christmas Tree decorations and knew this was my next project. I thought these would be a good little decoration for the house, and also as a quick gift for friends. I visited… Continue reading Holiday Sewing
A Sewing Weekend in Toccoa
Two days of sewing in the Georgia mountains.
Sewing Retreat Next Weekend
If you're like me, the thought of just sewing for a weekend sounds like heaven. No stopping to feed anyone or do dishes. Just hours and hours of uninterrupted sewing. Next weekend I'm doing just that! The Atlanta Sewing Guild has a couple of retreats each year. I haven't been before, but thought I'd jump in! Full… Continue reading Sewing Retreat Next Weekend
New Look Cape
In 2015 I bought some really beautiful 100% pure virgin wool in the perfect shade of grey. The fabric was expensive - the most expensive I've ever purchased, so I really hesitated when deciding how much to buy. I knew it would be perfect for a winter jacket, but didn't have a pattern or an… Continue reading New Look Cape
