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Moon Phase Deer and Doe Melilot

February 2, 2019

I made another melilot! I originally bought this fabric to make a dress, but I knew a shirt would get more wear. I have enough leftover for another project, which is good, because it’s amazing. This version has a collar and short sleeves. Not much else to report!…
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Closet Case Patterns Serger Cover

January 29, 2019

We moved last summer, and I’ve been slowly pulling my new sewing space together. It’s been a bit of an adjustment. You’d think transitioning from no dedicated space would be easy, but I’ve been spending a lot of my time organizing and planning instead of sewing. I finally got things…
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Nani Iro Fringe Blouse

December 15, 2018

I’ve had this Fringe Blouse cut out for 7 months! The cut out pieces moved to our new house and then sat…and sat…and sat. I used this gorgeous Nani Iro Lawn, and sewed view A with view B sleeves and waist tie. I cut out a size 16 graded to…
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FiberFridays: Destashing yarn on Etsy!

November 4, 2018

We inherited a huge yarn collection this summer. Being an only occasional and very slow knitter, there’s only so much I can use myself, so I started an Etsy shop! It’s called FiberFridays because I post new listing on…Fridays. There’s dozens of skeins of gorgeous yarn listed at 30-50%…
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Katie’s Suki Robe

October 17, 2018

Usually I stick to bags for gifts, but I just had to make a Suki Robe for Katie. She’s getting married in Mexico this December and unfortunately we had to cancel our trip to go. I thought the Suki would be a nice beach coverup, or just fun to lounge…
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Perforated Faux Suede Noodlehead Pencil Pouch

May 21, 2018

Is it a bad thing that when I handed this gift, which was wrapped, to its recipient she immediately said “Is this what I think this it!?” People are onto me! I’m clearly not going to stop until everyone I know has gotten some variation of “zipper pouch stuffed with…
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Some #autumnalmitts! I think I only want to do twi Some #autumnalmitts! I think I only want to do twisted rib from now on.
Here’s a #sidewinderbeanie in Freia super bulky Here’s a #sidewinderbeanie in Freia super bulky that I bought at @fibrespace years ago.
Here’s a Thread Theory #finlayson in some beauti Here’s a Thread Theory #finlayson in some beautiful large loop terry from @stitchsewshop. My seams look suuuuper wobbly here! I assure you in person they are only slightly wobbly looking.
I made bagels today. They are very good. While a c I made bagels today. They are very good. While a couple of bagel shops have popped up around here recently, I still miss my Brooklyn bagels. These are damn close! Toppings are everything and salt, the best of the bagels. What is up with everything bagels without enough salt?! It’s the saddest. Anyway, join me next time as I try to make bialys, something I can’t even find a poor imitation of.
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