Happy 2021 but wow, where the heck did 2020 go? I can't believe I just looked back and my last blog post was in October 2019. Despite the obvious, a global pandemic, I had a lot of changes in 2020. On January 1st I started a full time job finally using my accounting degree. Having … Continue reading 2020 is gone and I’m okay with that!
Here's my weekly wrap up of everything I wore for the first week of MeMadeMay 2019. I've included details on each piece. Wednesday, May 1: Pattern: Fitted Skirt from an Alabama Chanin DIY kit Technique: Reverse Applique Top Layer Fabric: Peacock Bottom Layer Fabric: Peacock Stencil: Magdalena Paint Color: Dark Silver Gray Knots: Wrong side … Continue reading Me Made May Week One
Back in my 2025 Me Made May Week 1 video I mentioned that a new project I was starting was making a robe Alabama Chanin style. I've been needing a short summer robe and although I would love a silk robe, my wallet would not love that. So, since I still have some AC fabric … Continue reading Using a McCalls pattern to make an AC inspired Robe
My goal for this year was to mix and match my Makes with more of my store bought pieces and in that I think I succeeded. I also did well with actual making but I fell a little short on my documenting and my mending. That's another benefit of this challenge .. your priorities tend … Continue reading Me Made May 2025
Hello Again Friends! Wow it's been a while since I've written a blog post. I got so excited about sharing my stitching adventures on YouTube that I gave up writing. Sorry about that. And I do miss it because writing helps me remember my processes and my wins and losses. These past few months have … Continue reading Me Made May on Labor Day
Trying to find a new way to connect in 2022. In this video I unbox my new Alabama Chanin The School of Making DIY Kit project.
I'm not going to lie - trying to do the Wool& #100daydresschallenge and Me Made May at the same time was daunting! It is one of the main reasons I chose the Long Black Rowena Dress - I felt like I needed the most simple canvas possible to pull it off. It was a good … Continue reading Me Made May 2021 – the time I did two challenges at once
I recently decided to take the 100 day dress challenge by Wool&. I mulled it over for quite a while, which dress would I want? Which color? Sleeves? Would I like the wool material? How could I make it work with MeMadeMay if I decide to actually do that this year? More importantly, could I … Continue reading 100 Day Dress Challenge
I always thought the Alabama Chanin poncho looked a bit impractical. The first time I seriously considered wanting one was when I was at the weekend workshop three years ago and one of our fellow stitchers, Jackie, was wearing her poncho as an asymmetrical skirt. Now here was an interesting idea. In fact, my sister … Continue reading My First Poncho
I have always coveted Alabama Chanin indigo clothes. I especially like all of the indigo and New Leaves designs in the 2015 summer collection. Here’s a link to my Indigo Pinterest Board if you want to droll over them yourselves. I actually purchased a yard of AC indigo fabric while I was at the factory … Continue reading Indigo Experiment
My two most recent makes are simple tops that will be the basis of a lot of outfits. The more time I spend stitching, the more I realize it is important to be thoughtful about what I make. It’s so easy to see all of the beautiful pictures of Alabama Chanin inspired clothes and want … Continue reading Two Tops
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