I intended to blog from Houston but technical difficulties prevented that. So I guess I’ll just try to muddle through and remember all the details from three jam-packed days of fabric, patterns and friends.
I’ve tried to do a chronological Market round-up the past two visits but I think I’m going to try a thematic approach [...]

I have been indulging in a bit of recreational sewing lately, vs. sewing for hire. It has been a nice change of pace after being so busy the past few months (not that I’m complaining!) and I’m really loving (mostly) what I’ve been working on.
My love for Sugar Snap by Melissa Averinos knows no bounds. [...]

Probably one of the most frequent comments I hear about my sewing is “I love the fabrics you choose!” It never fails to bring a smile to my face, as well as a little bit of a blush.
One of the things I touch on in the classes I teach is fabric selection — not just [...]

I have been a sewing machine the past couple of weeks, which means less time for the Internets since something’s gotta give. Housework has been pretty limited, too, although I did cave in to the laundry (Laundry 987, Mary 0) and fold and put away the mountain heaped on the living room chair.
But when I [...]

I know y’all must get tired of me falling in love with the things I sew, but I’ve done it again. I was lucky enough to be a tester for a pattern and used some Farmer’s Market and Park Slope fabrics to make this darling peasant-style dress with apron.
Love!
And I’m a bit bummed, too, because [...]