I knitted another Honey Cowl using merino wool this time in a pretty Honey Mustard shade. Unlike the previous one I knit using Alpaca yarn, in this version the stitches are defined and you can see them easily. This cowl was the in-between size listed in the pattern. The Honey Cowl was designed by Antonia Shankland […] Read more…
I have started knitting a lot since last winter. And when I say a lot, I do mean A LOT. Most of it still has ends needed to be woven in and to be blocked, but I am really looking forward to wearing them this fall and winter (and still blogging about them all). This is […] Read more…
Last week, my daughter took her first communion. We wanted a simple dress to go with the lavish crown of flowers she wanted and so I made a garden party dress (by Oliver + S). I made the dress with an embroidered cotton lawn and two more layers under that of Robert Kaufman cotton lawn. […] Read more…
Until recently, Citronille patterns were only available in French. They have been on my dream sewing list for a long time, but my rusty French skills were holding me back. I’m so excited that a selection have now been translated into English! Thanks to Sew Mama Sew and Fiddlehead Artisan Supply, I got to test […] Read more…
I have been working on making my own slopers for kids clothes and have been practicing making simple bodices and skirts. I tested one out right before Easter and made this lovely spring themed dress for Gwyneth. It was originally a simple bodice and single skirt, but the floral fabric Gwyn picked from my stash […] Read more…
