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sewing in my sleep

The past few nights, as I lie on my back thinking before I fall asleep, all I can think of is sewing. Jo-Ann’s is having a 60% off sale on all of their spring fabrics, so that killed my “no buying fabric” rule for the summer. But one of the fabrics had whales on it! […]

tale as old as time…

As promised, here is a recap of my delightful costume adventures for my school’s spring musical, Beauty & the Beast. Or, as they say in Spain, “La Bella y la Bestia”.

After last year’s lovely adventures in Spain over Easter break, I was compelled to return this year. It was even more fun because of […]

sparkling with joy & relief

Last summer, during my trip to NYC’s garment district, I found some gorgeous turquoise lace. Sheer, with embroidered swirly-leaf sort of designs plus some sparkle. I knew it would be perfect for my prom dress!
Of course, when I bought it, I was very proud of myself. I was buying my fabric almost a year […]

winter weather advisory: whale flurries!

Every Christmas, I make something new and (hopefully!) exciting for my friends. The challenge: finding the perfect balance between fun, functional, and easy. I want them to love it, I want to be able to personalize it for each person, I want it to be more than something they’ll just throw on a shelf… but […]

and a merry christmas to you, too!

the best of good christmas-y days include:
♥ baking pecan pies with papa while wearing my favorite handmade apron
♥ shutting myself up in the sewing room with music to finish presents for mumsy and andy
♥ lots of secrets and “no you can’t come in here!”s
♥ warm cozy moccasin-ed feet
♥ happy happy […]

forever in neverland