So far this year my main focus has been my upcoming two sewing patterns, the Artemis Clutch and Artemis Shoulder Bag. This past month I also had two interesting custom orders. I have also spent several Saturdays working on cordless Roman Shades for my living room. I also managed a couple dresses for my daughter.
Read More2021 is here and I am excited for new projects! My kids are still home more often than they are in school, and I don’t thrive with everyone at home all the time, but we have all had to figure out ways to work with all this enforced togetherness. I’m hard at work at my next two patterns, and I’ve also been taking a much needed break from the stress of stocking season.
My first project of the year was to make some reusable shopping bags.
Read MoreWell, I guess the only way I blog anymore is with huge photo dumps! I’m determined to post a little more frequently this year just to avoid that.
Last I posted was right before stocking season. That’s become my busiest time of year. I used to sew stockings as a way to make more money during the slow months of purse-making. But the truth is,
Read MoreI can’t believe it’s been months since I shared any of my sewing projects! Granted, I haven’t sewn as much this year as other years because of the pandemic, but I still have fit plenty of sewing projects in among the craziness. I’ll share some of them here.
First, the masks. Oh how many masks I have sewn! First I sewed them for healthcare workers requesting them at various local facilities. Then I sewed them for local friends.
Read MoreI’m so happy to announce the release of my newest pattern, the Odyssey Convertible Bag. I’ve been working on this pattern since last year and took a break to create and release the Suburbanite Handbag. When I went to finish the Odyssey Bag, suddenly we were in the middle of pandemic and virtual learning for three of my four kids, and I was way too overwhelmed to finish. It’s been months now, but I’ve had time to rework the pattern
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