Posts by Andrea
Pastille Dress
I’ve been working my way through The Colette Sewing Handbook, and have just finished my 2nd sewing project – the Pastille Dress. The dress came out really well, and I learned lots of new techniques in the process. This project, being at the end of the chapter on fit, was a great chance to do…
Read MoreFashion Friday – Tights and Leggings
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of No nonsense for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. You know details make an outfit, but details don’t have to mean jewelry or belts. The perfect piece you’re looking for could be something much simpler – a pair of tights (or maybe some leggings).…
Read More3 Years and Counting
Matt & I have been married 3 years today.
Read MoreFantastic Fit
I’ve been working my way through The Colette Sewing Handbook. In the first three chapters I learned several basic sewing techniques, how to determine what styles and patterns are right for me and how to read a pattern. I’ve made my own style sketch template (or croquis) and finished my first sewing project – the…
Read MoreStocking Wreath
I found a great wreath idea on the Midwest Living site last year. It’s a spring wreath using an umbrella, but it gave me the idea to make a wreath from a stocking. My wreath is currently hanging out on my fake ficus tree at work, but I’ll take it home when the office closes…
Read MoreMore Little Projects
As you know, I love little projects to work on between the big ones, or for when I just need a break from the big ones. So here are a few more of the small projects I’ve done recently. Padded Camera Strap Cover This was a great 15 minute project. I used a Moda Bake…
Read MoreMeringue Skirt
The Meringue Skirt is the first official sewing project in The Colette Sewing Handbook, and it was a lot of fun to make. With simple instructions, and easy to follow diagrams, this pattern went together in a matter of hours. The first thing I did, when working on this project was make myself up a…
Read MoreColorist
What with all the binding and dressmaking I’ve been doing lately, I felt like it was time to start piecing another quilt. I’ve been looking forward to making The Colorist for a while now. It’s a Lizzy House pattern, and will be my first quilt with curves. To save a little on fabric, I’ve decided…
Read MoreLots of Binding
I’ve seem to be doing a LOT of binding lately. That may be a good thing. It means projects are done, but it’s also about the most boring part of making a quilt. In the last week, I’ve done the binding on 3 quilts, and I have binding for one more still to do. On…
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