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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

Completed: A Cozy Grey Shawl

Completed: A Cozy Grey Shawl

October 29, 2013

I just completed my Sugar Maple Shawl in time for the chilly autumn we're having here in Chicago. I used Malabrigo…

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Pattern Freebie: Pink Embellished Gloves

Pattern Freebie: Pink Embellished Gloves

October 25, 2013

You guys really love these glove patterns!  I'm posting for the third week in a row, a glove pattern from…

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I’ve Got Some Big News

I’ve Got Some Big News

October 23, 2013

It's gettin' real peeps!  It seems everything has aligned and in one week's time I will officially be a homeowner…

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Completed: The Picnic Dress

Completed: The Picnic Dress

October 21, 2013

This dress post has been a long time coming, but I finally managed to go out and take some photos…

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Pattern Freebie: Norwegian Mittens

Pattern Freebie: Norwegian Mittens

October 18, 2013

Hey guys!  Back by popular demand is another vintage pattern from Lion Brand Yarn company, via the Gloves and Mittens…

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Phineas Settling In

Phineas Settling In

October 15, 2013

For those of you that follow me on Instagram, Vine, or Twitter this will be a repeat post for you.…

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A Maxi Anna in Chambray

A Maxi Anna in Chambray

October 14, 2013

So... you remember how I was not so thrilled with the chambray fabric I used on my Hawthorn Dress??  Well...…

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Pattern Freebie: Cable Knit Gloves

Pattern Freebie: Cable Knit Gloves

October 4, 2013

I know it's just barely fall, but it's going to be winter before you know it and you're going to…

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Falling For Cotton: The Scalloped Bodice Dress

Falling For Cotton: The Scalloped Bodice Dress

September 30, 2013

Well... I finished it.  :) On Sunday late afternoon, I finished hemming this dress and was somehow able to get…

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Stitchcraft Freebie: A Slant on Autumn Chic

Stitchcraft Freebie: A Slant on Autumn Chic

September 27, 2013

Now that knitting season is upon us (and given all I feel like doing is knitting), I thought it was…

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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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