I noticed I'm more productive the longer I'm around fellow crafty types. Case in point, when I hang out with my friend Jennifer. When we are together, we will knit, hang out in yarn shops, and talk about upcoming projects. We also help each other with confusing pattern parts, and be 'bad' influences to each… Continue reading Tons of knitting projects
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A good basic set
In order to diversify my wardrobe by purchasing more separates, and to save moneyand hone my skills by making more dresses myself, I’ve created a self-imposed dress-buying ban for the year. After a ridiculous bout of feeling like aninadequate seamstress, I sat down and worked on a skirt. A couple days after Dapper Day, I… Continue reading A good basic set
February Update
I posted up a little Vlog to talk about my FebruaryAnd here are some of the darling gifts from JaneyI am just in love with this parasol. I need to re-vamp my Waitress Tiana costume, and come up with an adorable Disneybound as well.The amount of love and attention to detail Janey puts into these parasols… Continue reading February Update
What I’m up to
This month started off fairly relaxed, but as life does its thing, it began to be a bit more busy.I started back to school last week, and I'm scribbling up a nice time management planner, in addition to my little mini planner where I keep in my due dates for assignments.I might have mentioned before… Continue reading What I’m up to
Knitting Break
Sometimes I go back to my roots.Knitting is one of my relaxing hobbies, and I'm glad I know how to do it. When I get stressed out from sewing, and school work, I kick back and pull out some needles and yarn.Now I'm working on a sweater I started last year I believe? It's gonna… Continue reading Knitting Break
Made in 2014 and Giveaway winner!
This year I said I would make myself some clothes to fill my closet with things that make me happy.Juggling life, school, and a blog, I have to say I did pretty alright for myself. For 2015, I'll be more vigilant in documenting what I make so I can link back to them in a… Continue reading Made in 2014 and Giveaway winner!
A Victory Knit
As you recall from a previous post, I knit myself a sweater! A sweater I'm actually proud of!I used the 3-Hour sweater pattern, and it took me a couple months to create it.I'm pretty sure if I actually measured it in terms of knitting time, and not the days I set my knitting down, it probably would have been… Continue reading A Victory Knit
Fall SD Vintage Flea Market
After a very tiring week, I decided to treat myself by going to the San Diego Vintage Flea Market.Having attended one in June, I was excited to see what new things I would find on my adventure. I consulted a bit of Janey's excellent Antique Show Guide, and made my way out the door.Now once… Continue reading Fall SD Vintage Flea Market
Working in Progress
Hello everyone.Lots of things in my life are works in progress, this blog being one of them. I want to do a nice revamp, and I often mention it every other time I post. I think this weekend I'll work on it, as well as photograph some things I've acquired, and over due sewing projects… Continue reading Working in Progress
We all make mistakes
Happy 2013 guys!I hope everyone's New Year was lovely!I come bearing (slightly old) photos of something that is totally new to me. Admitting to a mistake.Remember when I was working on that cardigan? Well, I finished it! And it's very lovely! But, well, it doesn't fit.I had printed this pattern out around the time I… Continue reading We all make mistakes