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My 1940’s Suit

February 17, 2016

The Aeroplane Blouse

September 9, 2013

Completed: Green Bobble Jumper & a Skirt to Match

March 4, 2013

Completed: The Macaron Redux Dress

February 18, 2013

Completed: Aqua Waves Jumper

November 19, 2013

Top 5 of 2013

Top 5 of 2013

January 13, 2014

How good it feels to be sitting down at my computer, blogging again. I've had such a busy December and…

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Completed: The Ingenue Sweater

Completed: The Ingenue Sweater

December 9, 2013

I've been knitting up a storm this fall/winter and have completed a (very speedy sweater) called Ingenue. It's a fairly…

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Pattern Freebie: Lacy Bolero

Pattern Freebie: Lacy Bolero

December 6, 2013

Today's freebie pattern comes from the Bestway leaflet No. 856 - which was 'donated' to me by the lovely Anne. …

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Knitting for (Fair Isle) Victory

Knitting for (Fair Isle) Victory

December 3, 2013

After (sadly) being too busy to participate in Rochelle's Sew for Victory this past Spring so I had to redeem…

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Designing my Dream Kitchen

Designing my Dream Kitchen

November 26, 2013

Knowing that we're not going to move into our new-old house right away, we've been trying to figure out what…

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Pattern Freebie: Pair of Fair Isle Mittens

Pattern Freebie: Pair of Fair Isle Mittens

November 22, 2013

I am totally stoked today to start sharing with you several new knitting patterns that recently came in my possession.…

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Homeowner Diaries: Day 1

Homeowner Diaries: Day 1

November 21, 2013

After closing on our house (YAY!) on October 30th, I finally got in to get to work on the place…

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Completed: Aqua Waves Jumper

Completed: Aqua Waves Jumper

November 19, 2013

I've been working on and off again on this jumper for 2 years now -  but I'm happy to say…

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Pattern Freebie: The Panelled Cardigan

Pattern Freebie: The Panelled Cardigan

November 1, 2013

Today's pattern freebie comes from a Bestway publication during the 1940s. Click on the following link to download the pattern…

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It’s Official

It’s Official

October 31, 2013

Felix and I bought a house! We signed lots of papers, handed over a fatty check, and we are the proud…

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I'm Liz, a seamstress and knitter from Chicago. I'm happiest when I'm creating or learning something new. I have a penchant for all things vintage and I love mixing it up.

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