Back from paradise

Just got back from our idyllic and relaxing honeymoon. The food was amazing, the weather was gorgeous, and I can't think of a better place to just sit back and unwind for a week. I'll post more about it later. For now, I'm happy to be home and itching to get back to my sewing machine. Look for...

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Crafted this week, vol 3

This will be my last post before I go on my honeymoon. I managed to knock out a few more pieces to add to my travel wardrobe.  First, I made a Dahlia dress, using version 2 of the pattern. It has some fit issues. I moved the strap points in too much and the straps don't cover my...

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The Near Disaster Aster

Sometimes the surest way to success is having faith in your assessment of a situation regardless of what someone or something else is telling you. I feel that my self confidence levels are improving simply because I can step back and do that. It started simple enough. On Saturday I made a muslin...

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Crafted this week, vol 2

  Story time everyone. Hubby and I are headed on a tropical honeymoon next week -- I'll be sure to post pictures when we get back!. Neither of us are particularly equipped wardrobe wise for tropical weather, so a few weeks ago we took a trip to Tommy Bahamas. Hubby spent an hour or so and...

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