Have you ever come across a garment fabric and thought, “I have got to sew myself something in that fabric!” Being a quilter at heart, this doesn’t happen to me very often, but when it does I try to listen. It could result in an item of clothing that truly delights!
Read MoreAfter investigating the possibilities for making patchwork with non-quilting cottons, I decided to go for it and make myself a small picnic blanket. I want something light and compact to take along when hiking or going for a walk along the sea.
Read MoreI’m feeling that itch to use up challenging fabric scraps and have been thinking about sewing a quilt using something other than quilting cotton. I have experience sewing patchwork with linen, but what about sewing patchwork with rayon or with a rayon/voile combination? They are both lightweight fabrics, so I think that it could work well - - -
Read MoreYears ago I made rayon pajama pants for Aria. They’re still her favorite and look practically new. Well, I need a new pair of lightweight pajama pants! And, in fact, I’ve been looking for an excuse to use that monarch print by Rifle Paper Company.
Read MoreThis week is Elora Faye’s birthday week! We’ll get to celebrate her birthday along with Thanksgiving, and a more fitting combination I cannot imagine.
Read MoreI did it! I made a dress I will actually wear and feel comfortable in. And as proof, I've already worn it on three occasions!
Read MoreRemember how I said I don't have a single black top? Well, I didn't exactly manage to make a black top. It's black... and blue. But, who were we kidding? This is Stitched in Color. And, hey…
Read MoreHave you ever worn rayon pajama pants? It's a nice thing, friends. The fabric is so flowy and soft, really ideal for lounging. When Aria said she needed a new pair of lightweight pajama pants...
Read MoreI have great news! My Josephine top in Rifle Paper rayon came out wonderfully! I love, love, LOVE it and have already worn it multiple times.
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