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Knitting Projects for next Winter

2 The Crafty Mummy - November 8th, 2011

A little while ago as it started to get warmer here in Queensland, I wrote a post about the crochet projects I wanted to make before next Winter. Lately I’ve...

Modern Mix Blog Tour

5 Confessions of a Craft Addict - October 17th, 2011

One of the hardest things about writing a book was not being able to tell anyone what I was doing. Luckily for me, the fabulous Jessica Levitt was also hard...

The Gown - Details on Vogue 1250

4 Sew Intriguing - October 6th, 2011

From 2011GownFrom 2011Gown Finally, photos of the Gala Gown made from Vogue 1250,lengthened and with a train added. This is the gown I wore to the Lyric Opera opening night. Carolyn was...

Schwalm Embroidery: A Reader’s Masterpiece & Some Resources

5 NeedlenThread.com » Mary Corbet’s Needle ‘N Thread - October 5th, 2011

When Jana sent photos of her beautiful Schwalm table runner that she just completed, I knew I had to share them with you! Jana’s masterpiece took her five months to...

The Colette Sewing Handbook: The Truffle and Licorice Dresses

2 Coletterie - October 5th, 2011

And now… the final two patterns from The Colette Sewing Handbook. Let’s start with the Truffle dress. First of all, let me just say that I am a huge fan of...

Seamingly & a Giveaway

19 The Crafty Mummy - October 5th, 2011

Have you come across Seamingly.com yet? It is a relatively new site that brings together the best of sewing and craft blogs in one place. You can browse excerpts from...

Have you seen a Marfy pattern?

3 Knitting Jenny - October 1st, 2011

About a week ago, the two Marfy patterns that I ordered arrived, and I couldn't help myself.  Even though I have chosen 1776 for my formal dress, I whipped up 2608 in about 4 days. ...

Colette Sewing Handbook: The Pastille Pattern

6 Coletterie - September 29th, 2011

One thing I knew I wanted in The Colette Sewing Handbook from the beginning: A classic shift dress. Pastille is about as classic as it gets. It could be your favorite...

Alterations- Introduction

3 ikat bag - September 23rd, 2011

Welcome to the first (of a very small number of) parts of the Alterations Miniseries! Before I show you the Ugly Clothes, we must first plough through the mandatory rambling introduction,...

Colette Sewing Handbook: Taffy and Meringue patterns

4 Coletterie - September 22nd, 2011

When I announced The Colette Sewing Handbook, one of the first things you guys asked for was a preview of the five patterns it contains. I am more than happy...

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