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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

Warm, Winter Whites

Warm, Winter Whites

March 15, 2016

It feels totally silly to post up my winter knits now that the weather is turning to spring here in…

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A Sweater-Knit Wrap Dress

A Sweater-Knit Wrap Dress

March 10, 2016

Hello.  I'm back today with a proper wrap dress - as in an actual wrap dress (not a faux wrap…

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A Date-Night Wren Dress

A Date-Night Wren Dress

March 8, 2016

When the Wren dress was launched by Colette Patterns a couple of months ago - I couldn't help myself and…

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The Ultra Cozy Sweater

The Ultra Cozy Sweater

February 19, 2016

When I saw the Riptide sweater pop up on Ravelry, I just knew I had to make it! After blogging…

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My 1940’s Suit

My 1940’s Suit

February 17, 2016

I've long since wanted a vintage suit in my wardrobe, somehow stars aligned and I felt compelled to finally make one…

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Everyone, Meet Daisy

Everyone, Meet Daisy

February 12, 2016

As many of you know, we lost Quincy to (basically) old age last November.  He was such a sweet tempered,…

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My Nancy Jumper

My Nancy Jumper

February 10, 2016

Nancy, a stand-alone pattern from Susan Crawford has long been in my queue to knit up.  It is such a…

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Lumberjack Man Sweater

Lumberjack Man Sweater

January 7, 2016

Happy 2016! While I've been busy sewing for myself and doing all sorts of house work, here I am leading…

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Fabric Suggestions??

Fabric Suggestions??

December 3, 2015

Hey there.  Just a quick post today to ask you guys for some suggestions of fabric. Before I get ahead…

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A Mill-End Sale

A Mill-End Sale

December 1, 2015

A couple weeks ago I had the pleasure of stopping in at Lorna's Laces Mill-End Yarn Sale. My friend/coworker/knitting buddy…

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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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