I geek out over sewing, history/archaeology, the environment, D&D character development, and much sci-fi & fantasy stuff.
We found a jeweler who will help us make our own wedding rings and we have a chance to win a free workshop. Will you vote for our story? … More Forging a marriage with handmade rings
Back in September I posted about a Kid’s Costume Trunk that I was planning to auction off at a museum fundraiser. My goal for this project was to emphasize reuse as much as possible. With the exception of the no-sew tulle skirt, all fabric costume pieces were made from my fabric stash! I had a lot … More Achievement Unlocked: Kids’ Costume Trunk
SPOILER WARNING: this if you are reading this blog post of your own free will, I am not responsible for ruining any childhood memories or myths.
I am always ready to blog about a gift as soon as I have completed it, but then I run the risk of ruining the surprise for the recipients. So consider this my wrap-up of some of the gifts, or gift-like projects, I made at the end of 2013. I am very proud of all … More 2013 Handmade Gift Wrap-up
This is the very, very, very delayed 4th and Final installment of my Assassins Creed/Ezio Auditore Costume Series. You can read all of the Ezio posts here. I’m not going to lie. I was a little jealous of the attention Greg received as Ezio at Emerald City Comic Con 2012. Two kids asked him to sign their shirts, … More Lady Assassin (Ezio Series) Cosplay Notes
Setting some sewing and self-care goals for 2014. … More 2014 reSEWlutions
To ensure I make smart choices when sewing or buying clothes, I took a survey of my existing wardrobe’s color palette. … More Colors of the Wardrobe
A hundred articles have been written about how social media is changing the nature of human relationships. I know that I am guilty of some of the charges. Never being one who enjoys talking on the phone, I have taken quickly to instant messages, g-chats, Facebook posts, and tweets. But that doesn’t mean the joy … More A surprise on my doorstep
Seeking out fabrics along Pierpont Avenue in Salt Lake City, UT. … More Wanderings in Salt Lake City
Paying it forward, one costume and prop at a time. … More Building a Kid’s Costume Trunk
The Fabric Alchemist 