Tell us a bit about yourself and what you do. Hey ya’ll! My name is Alyx and I’m from Little Rock, Arkansas, where I live with my husband and our dog, River. After almost a decade of working as a middle and high school English teacher, I made a big career jump this past summer…
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I am a huge fan of a white linen dress, so this FS pattern instantly caught my eye. The cut and silhouette was a perfect mix of class and simplicity. As someone who adores a minimalist wardrobe with classic linen pieces, I was immediately drawn to it. What intrigued me the most was the structure…
1. Tell us a bit about yourself and what you do. Hello! I’m Fena and I’m currently residing in Northern California with my wonderful husband. I am a Makerspace teacher for 5th through 8th graders, which means I teach kids with 3D printers, sewing machines, and 5 types of scissors. It’s my dream job and I’m so lucky to…
I’d saved avocado pits and skins in my freezer for about six months when Fabrics-Store.com approached me with a project idea. I jumped into boiling up my fruit scraps using their new, softened cotton. Typical of me, I dove head-first without much research, and my first batch of dye ended up being a brownish-pinkish-skin-tonish hue…
I loved the style and ease of the Abbey Pattern collection so much that I had to do a part 2. This time around, I sewed up the capris in midweight linen and they have become such a welcomed addition to my trans-seasonal wardrobe. As with the Abbey cardigan that I previously reviewed, I chose…
For me, as for many others, Christmas is the most important holiday of the year, a celebration of magic, miracles and gifts! Each family follows its own traditions, which are formed over the years and this is what our children will remember later when they become adults, how the smell of delicious apple pie filled…
Growing up reading magazines from the early 2000’s day outfits transitioning to night wear seemed to be a big deal. An essential fashion skill for the modern adult. Now that I am an adult that designs and sews my own clothing I find quite the opposite to be true. My ultimate goal is for all…
The grocery store / coffee shop has a glassed-in patio with rows of tiny tables and normal-sized chairs. Red light is emanating from the ceiling and seems to carry with it a concentration of warmth. It’s actually so warm my friend, Elizabeth, and I take off our winter coats moments after claiming one of the…
When I was starting my company a few years ago, I had the honor of making aprons for the sweetest florist in Southwest Florida. Melissa and Sean are the talented designers/ owners of Kaleidoscope Floral – their resume is very impressive. They were opening a brick and mortar boutique store after years of providing stunning…
In the short span of time it took me to make this project, the weather has gone from 20ºC and sunny, to -1ºC and blizzarding, then back up to 10ºC with clear blue skies. The weather on the shores of Lake Huron can be very unpredictable, to say the least! Haha! As the forecast here…
For many, this time of year can be challenging. The shorter and darker days can make time feel difficult to comprehend. In Chinese Medicine, Autumn is the season of Metal. This is a very poignant time for all, including nature. This is the period when leaves are dropping from trees, with branches baring their souls….
Large white puffs of snow were drifting down. It was the first snowfall of the season. One landed on my eyelash as I walked back from letting the hens out for the day. It’s always a delight when a snowflake falls on your eyelash, isn’t it? It’s like putting on a jacket you haven’t worn…
My daughter was asked to be a bridesmaid at her friend’s wedding. The bride assigned each bridesmaid a color and asked them to find their preferred dress for the special day. The bride (our dear friend Courtney) wanted her bridesmaids to have a garden party style, maybe with a full sleeve and all the dresses…
Adding a classic fitted trouser to your wardrobe is always a good decision. These pants definitely have all the details of a classic garment worth adding to your collection. I did not have any white pants and I’m so pleased to have added the Riva Pants to my fashion options. I hope you enjoy the…
One of the questions I get asked the most is: What’s your favorite hat pattern? And since Christmas is looming alarmingly close around the corner, I thought I might spice things up today. Instead of showing you one project, I’ve decided to show you a selection of awesome hats I’ve made over time – because…
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