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Rose Gold Cork Leather Traverse Bag

September 20, 2017

I’m super happy with how this bag came out!! I’ve been eyeing the Traverse Bag pattern for a while, ever since I saw this version pop up on the Noodlehead instagram feed. I liked the pattern a lot, and it is very similar to a purse I have that’s falling…

Filed Under: 2017 makes, bags, tips and tricks

Cashmerette Appleton Top

September 12, 2017

I bought a kit for this Appleton top from Cashmerette a while back and finally got around to making it a couple of weeks ago. I wasn’t entirely sold it on at first, but I’ve worn it a few times so I think I’ve come around to it! The kit…

Filed Under: 2017 makes, knit, shirts

Box bag for Jamie

August 28, 2017

I flew up to NY this past weekend to surprise Jamie for her birthday and have a spa day! Even though my gift was going to Long Island for the second time in a month, I didn’t want to go empty handed so I sewed up a box bag and…

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Cashmerette Springfield #4

August 6, 2017

I think I’m nearing the end of my “only make things I’ve made before because it’s summer and I’m lazy” phase. I’ve been feeling like working on something new, but it’s been nice having some wardrobe holes filled with these basics.…

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Basic Binge (Shadi skirt and Plantain tees)

July 23, 2017


As my old RTW t-shirts are wearing out, I really need some more basics. Stitch also had a sale on knits, so I bought enough for a few t-shirts and another Shadi skirt. I decided to just stick to the Deer and Doe Plantain, but change up the necklines, sleeves,…

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Ginger Jean Shorts

July 12, 2017

Summer is not my favorite, to put it mildly, and the DC area has some swampy summers. I’m trying to make some more summer-friendly clothes, and while knee-length jean shorts aren’t technically cool or breezy, I still like them.…

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On the way back from Skye we stopped at Blair Cast On the way back from Skye we stopped at Blair Castle where they had a great fashion exhibit from their collection. They also had a room of stunning needlework collected or created by one of the Duke’s daughters in the 1800s. 

With our extra day, we went to Lochcarron of Scotland for a fabric mill tour. We were going to spend the day exploring the Scottish Borders but found a giant bulge in the tire of our rental car so we anxiously drove back to drop it off, avoiding as many of the millions of potholes as possible. 

Then we headed to our stately hotel for our last day before heading home: a spa day complete with afternoon tea and yes another tasting menu.
We didn’t spend as much time in Skye as we thoug We didn’t spend as much time in Skye as we thought we would. Our hotel sucked and it was SO crowded. We drove to one hike and turned right around when we saw the crowd. But we did get some gorgeous views, a tour at Talisker, and an incredible tasting menu @scorrybreacrestaurant.
Photos from Oban: the drive was beautiful and we s Photos from Oban: the drive was beautiful and we stopped at Inveraray Castle. We went straight to Harris Tweed Oban where I got beautiful fabric. Then to our stylish B&B. The next day we headed to Skye but stopped at Glencoe for an easy walk around a beautiful little loch. 

The castle was a filming location for a Christmas episode of Downton Abbey, and there were photos everywhere. In the little cafe a woman asked if she could take a photo of the photo over our table and I said “sure, I love that show” and she looked at me dead serious and said “yeah of course!” Like duh.
Very full day in Edinburgh: National Museum of Sco Very full day in Edinburgh: National Museum of Scotland and the Dr. Who exhibit, lunch in a building from the 1500s, Edinburgh Castle, shopping, Dovecot studios (textile gallery), and the Scotch Whiskey Experience. We logged almost 8 miles of walking then took a taxi back to our amazing hotel.
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