Like many lucky sewists this past holiday season, I received a copy of Gertie’s New Book of Better Sewing. It happens that my birthday is very close to another big holiday in December, so it was in fact a birthday … Read More
Made up this cute but understated jumper dress and bloomer set for my niece who had her first birthday this week. The Pattern is a vintage Simplicity (4246) that I had in my stash, I think originally from the thrift … Read More
There were fewer sewing related projects this year as compared to others. I was doing more stage management and lots of new apartment fixing, cleaning and organizing. Here are the hightlights: Plan for 2013 is to work on … Read More
This year I became an Auntie again – this time it was a niece! Now I have one of each… I’ve made it my goal since she is a) girl and b) born on Valentines Day to avoid giving … Read More