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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

All I Want to do…

All I Want to do…

September 25, 2013

All I want to do... is knit! With the crisp fall air coming into Chicago, knitting is all I feel…

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Adventures in House Hunting: Part 3

September 18, 2013

The house-hunting adventure has been... well... an adventure. The last time I chatted about house hunting, it was all about our first bidding process with home number one.  We are now on home #5! Felix and I have bid on several homes up to this point and we've lost the…

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The Aeroplane Blouse

The Aeroplane Blouse

September 9, 2013

After I purchased some fun Michael Miller quilting cotton for the picnic dress, I quickly realized what fun garments they…

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I’m Falling for Cotton

I’m Falling for Cotton

September 6, 2013

With the impending change of seasons, I always get that itch to plan and start new projects.  The weather in…

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My Ideal 40’s blouse

My Ideal 40’s blouse

September 4, 2013

I'd blogged plenty about my McCalls 7838 blouse as I was stitching it up, but summer got the best of…

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On My Needles: Wallis Pleated Cardigan

On My Needles: Wallis Pleated Cardigan

August 30, 2013

It's been quite a long time since I've shown my current knitting project with you guys!  But that doesn't mean…

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WIP: Camisole on Mom’s PJ set

WIP: Camisole on Mom’s PJ set

August 28, 2013

Now that I'm moving on to cutting/stitching the camisole, I feel as if I am now more than half way…

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Everyone, Meet Phineas

Everyone, Meet Phineas

August 26, 2013

Everyone... this is Phineas aka Finn. I've been on such an emotional *high* after bringing Mr. Finn home, it's been…

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WIP: Lace Inserts on Mom’s PJ Set

WIP: Lace Inserts on Mom’s PJ Set

August 23, 2013

Firstly, what's funny is that I really have no fear that my mom will see this blog post and ruin…

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WIP: Mom’s Silk PJ set

WIP: Mom’s Silk PJ set

August 21, 2013

So... yeah... It's mid August and I'm trying to complete my mother's day gift to my mom (which was in…

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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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