Category Archives: sewing

I’ve been back not yet a week now, and while I did not suffer from any jetlag, I am suffering from my usual time management issues. The weather has turned pretty icky, so I don’t much feel like doing anything … Continue reading →

Melissa made Deedle this lovely bed for the warehouse. Deedle is testing it out on our couch (please ignore the gross towelket* under the lovely bed). I was really touched that Melissa made this bed, because the gal is not … Continue reading →

This summer has been much cooler than last summer, so it hasn’t been necessary to wear sleeveless tops much. Little cap sleeve deals, though, are just the ticket! So before things went from crazy busy to super crazy busy, I … Continue reading →

Last weekend I had half a coffee milkshake at dinner, and it got me so wired that I stayed up too late and made a dress. The fabric is from my stash (it’s pretty old), and the pattern is from … Continue reading →

It’s taken me months, but I finally finished sewing this shirt! Here’s a shot of it in the shade: And a shot in the sun: I used a pattern out of one of my Japanese craft books (Blouse Pants Skirt). … Continue reading →

I’ve been too busy (and too lazy) to do much crafting around here, but dang it, that is going to change! I tried to get the crafty juices flowing by making a utility apron (I’d been planning to make it … Continue reading →

There are quite a few really great fabric shops here in Portland, but there’s only one where I can also load up on seasonal candies and Dutch foods: Peter claims Fabric Depot is “the weirdest store I have ever been … Continue reading →

Well, I haven’t done anything crafty for quite some time, but thank goodness I have friends who are still productive! Action Hero Melissa whipped up a great Built by Wendy coat with some superbuzzy fabric. I made her put it … Continue reading →

I accidentally bought another Japanese sewing book a while back. You can probably guess what kinds of patterns are in the book. ISBN 4-579-11096-X I thought it would have just really basic patterns, but there are some cute items in … Continue reading →

Wow, I guess you guys really liked the new superbuzzy items! Suffice it to say I’m going to be very busy for the next several days. Thank you all so much for your support! Kelly and I really love all … Continue reading →