Sewing
When the weather gets warm, I’m definitely the kind of gal who prefers a comfy, breezy skirt to a pair of shorts. So, in preparation for another steamy Brooklyn summer, I decided to dedicate this past week to designing my ideal no-fuss summer skirt—with pockets, of course! The skirt in today’s snapshot is a wearable …
I’ve been lusting after these Kaffe Fasset shot cottons since the very first time I saw them in my local fabric store. (Seriously, it was like being a love-struck teenager—I even dreamed about them.) And, yesterday, I finally brought them home! Alas, this snapshot doesn’t even come close to doing the rich, multihued beauty of …
What do huge hunks of metal need more than anything else in the world? Cozies. (Obviously.) Solution: My crocheted metal washer pattern weights tutorial!
When it comes to cross-stitch and embroidery, I’ve always been drawn to geometric and repeating patterns, especially those found in styles like laid work and blackwork. I love how, when joined together, even the simplest lines and shapes can create rich, vibrant textures on an otherwise unremarkable surface. (It’s kind of like quilting in that …
