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Fabric Stash Challenge: Burgundy Faux Snake Skin

It took way longer than I anticipated for me to get to the next fabric in the fabric stash challenge, but I got there and have made these shorts!

The pattern I used is McCall's pattern M7726 and, while it is a classic style, the pattern itself is not as straightforward as I thought it would be. I made some adjustments and I'll discuss that in a later post when I do a formal pattern review.

1/20/24 1/20/24

2024 Birthday Gown | Design Process

1/12/24 1/12/24

2024 Creative Goals

Ever since the pandemic hit, goal setting has been a bit unwieldy, but I’ve think I’ve finally hit a stride in system that works for me. I will share more about how I’m going about accomplishing these and other goals in a later post. Knowing how volatile the last year was for me, I'm writing this list with a great deal of optimism because ultimately things have been going so well. I want to keep that momentum throughout 2024.

1/9/24 1/9/24

How To Make a Hanging Plant Chandelier

1/6/24 1/6/24

Furniture Refresh: Reupholstering Andover by Davis Allen for Stendig Dining Chair

12/29/23 12/29/23

Reflections on 2023

12/22/23 12/22/23

Sewing Pattern Review: Vogue V9311

An honest review of Vogue Patterns V9311 Maxi Slip On Dress

12/22/23 12/22/23

Stitching The Stash: Dark Hawaiian Floral Print

Part of my Stitching the Stash Fabric Stash Challenge: Round I, this dress was made using Vogue V9311 and a beautiful Hawaiian print rayon challis from Hawaii Fabric Mart.

12/17/23 12/17/23

Stitching The Stash: Red Ankara Print

Part of my Stitching the Stash Fabric Stash Challenge: Round I , these are the garments I made from the beautiful red, black, and white geopmetric Ankara wax print fabric I picked up from Zesty Couture about a year ago. A skirt adapted from McCalls M8051, View B and a self drafted top.

12/9/23 12/9/23

Little Notes: Permission to Fail

12/2/23 12/2/23

Review: Henné Organics - Lip Balm

Henné Organics is woman owned and operated luxury skin and lip care company. Brand founder Laura Xiao places genuine care in the formulas producing their lines in small batches. This is my review of what I've tried so far.