I know it would pain me to see just how long ago my last blog post was published. The break was never intentional but, sometimes life gets in the way and creative projects take a back seat. A lot of things have changed since my last post like my address, my status as a student,… Continue reading The Simple Seamstress is Back!
First off allow me to begin this post by giving a HUGE thank you to the ladies at the Casual Seamstress! They are sharing their PDF pattern for this sweet little shift dress for free! I am in love with my new dress and this is easily one of my most favorite makes to wear. I… Continue reading The Simple Shift Dress
I’m not sure when I discovered Thread Theory patterns, it must have been several months ago when I was looking for menswear patterns for Christmas ideas. I highly recommend heading over to their website! The The Finlayson sweater pattern is actually a men’s pattern but I liked it so much I decided I should have… Continue reading A Finlayson For Me!
Christmas is not exactlty my favorite holiday. If we must be honest here, it has always been Thanksgiving I look forward to the most. This year however the tables were turned and it turned out that my Christmas was incredible. To me Christmas has always been about the anxiety of shopping and gifts. This Thanksgiving… Continue reading The Grinch Who Sewed Christmas
I love cooking so of course the kitchen is one of my favorite places to be. I spend a lot of time in here weather it be baking pies, making a big pot of soup, or cleaning up the mess. Even though my kitchen is tiny and counter space nearly non-existent I have made due.… Continue reading Kelsey’s Cafe Curtains
Yes! I FINALLY got some time to sew! I chose a simple project to get myself back into the groove. Colette Pattern’s Sorbetto has been on my must make list for a while. First, its free and second its a simple make thats quite cute and versatile. I went by a local print shop and… Continue reading A day with friends in my new Sorbetto
Can you blame me? Sewing and creativity is my favorite way to deal with stress. It’s productive and I can easily loose myself in a project. Before moving I offered friends and family the opportunity to commission a sewn work for them in hopes I could make some extra cash. My wonderful photographer friend Lexie… Continue reading I’m not so good at taking a break…
Well, the countdown keeps ticking and I am now down to 40 days until my big move! I can hear the clock ominously ticking as I do my best to prepare for the big changes ahead. Today I worked on updating and improving my resume as its time to start applying for jobs. In the mean… Continue reading 40 Days & Counting
Good Morning! Sitting at my usual spot in the coffee shop writing this. I always find it so easy to write in this space its clean, quiet, filled with wonderful smells and people. Early morning people are happy people! Like the group of ladies that meet here early wednesday mornings to play cards and swap… Continue reading Past, Present, and Future
Last month I was nominated for a Liebster award! Yes I know I am REALLY slow at finally saying my “thank you’s” and making good on my end of the award deal! Sorry, to be honest I was super excited when I received notification and then sort of forgot about it! OPS! (**My deepest apologies… Continue reading A Great BIG Thank You!
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