Blog Posts

  • My Navy Linen Capri’s

    I can hardly believe it’s already 2014, this year has just flown by.  This year marked the first time that I focused on sewing practical clothes for myself.  I did a lot of hand sewing and embroidery when I was younger and made yearly Halloween costumes, my favorite holiday as I love any excuse to…

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  • Top 5 Goals for 2014 and RTW Fast

    Hope everyone had a wonderful New Year’s Eve!  I’m really looking forward to this new year, especially the RTW challenge I just signed up for over at Goodbye Valentino.  Myself and some 200 +  wonderful ladies are challenging ourselves to a full year of no RTW ( Ready to Wear) Clothing (exceptions being shoes, socks, and…

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  • Top 5 Hits and Misses of 2013

    I’ve seen so many wonderful posts from everyone participating in Gillian’s Top 5 of 2013 Posts over at her blog  Crafting a Rainbow and really wanted to participate even though it’s already the last day of the year!  I’m a brand new blogger so please excuse some of the photo quality as most of these are…

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  • Twist and Drape Blouse

    Just a quick little post so I can spend more time with the kiddo’s today.  It’s a fine balancing act trying to fit in time for sewing, creating and blogging and take care of my two little one’s.  I’ve had a bit of extra time this week since my husband is home and we’ve been…

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  • What’s in a Name?

    I am the Ancient Apple Queen, As once I was so am I now. For ever more a hope unseen, Betwixt the blossom and the bow. Ah, where’s the river’s hidden Gold! And where’s the windy grave of Troy! Yet come I as I came of old, From out the heart of summer’s joy. William…

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