Introducing Mrs. Utt
April 12, 2015
It seems silly to introduce Mrs. Utt when she has been part of my sewing room for a year now. Still, I don’t think you have formally met her. … More Introducing Mrs. Utt
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Creating for today, creating for myself
February 16, 2015
Following up on the Craft Table Chats, I am developing a strategy for approaching sewing projects and mental health. … More Creating for today, creating for myself
Yards and yards and yards of fabric
February 15, 2015
The Denver metro-area has some really cool fabric stores and I have found a new favorite vacation activity. … More Yards and yards and yards of fabric
Craft Table Chats – Looking Ahead to 2015 (and the Year of the Ram)
February 14, 2015
The final part of our Craft Table Chats. We’ve talked about the creative process, blogging and social media, our highlights 2014, and now we look ahead to 2015. … More Craft Table Chats – Looking Ahead to 2015 (and the Year of the Ram)
Craft Table Chats – Looking back
February 13, 2015
In the penultimate Craft Table Chat we pause to reflect on what stood out for us in 2014. … More Craft Table Chats – Looking back
2014 in review – WordPress Blog Stats
February 4, 2015
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for each WordPress blog. I thought it would be a fun follow-up to yesterday’s discussion about blogging and community engagement. Click here to see the complete report. I like their visual representation of the year-end report. Seeing how often (or not) I post. HA! There … More 2014 in review – WordPress Blog Stats
Craft Table Chats – Blogs, Insta-updates, & Community
February 3, 2015
Craft Table Chats Pt 2 – we talk about blogs, social media, business branding, and communities. … More Craft Table Chats – Blogs, Insta-updates, & Community
Craft Table Chats – A Creative State of Mind
February 2, 2015
Sewcialists and cosplayers share thoughts on their craft, inspirations, and challenges. … More Craft Table Chats – A Creative State of Mind
Updating a Me-Made Shirt
January 19, 2015
When I made this shirt almost 3 years ago I had to take it in at the back bodice darts to prevent the front collar from gaping inappropriately. At this point I was not accustomed to altering patterns. The pattern sizes range from size 10-22. In hindsight, this New Look 6104 pattern should have been graded … More Updating a Me-Made Shirt
Craft Table Chats – Who’s at the table?
January 17, 2015
The March sisters and the Bennet sisters are seen (in various film and television adaptations) sewing, knitting, or embroidering together. Once upon a time handcrafts were a necessary chore that also provided a productive social activity. Now, for those of us who do still sew or knit or create by hand, it is normal to devote … More Craft Table Chats – Who’s at the table?
The Fabric Alchemist 