I bought some gorgeous yarn at "Darn Good Yarn" in Schenectady, NY last month. Although the store has a big on-line presence, there is also a little retail shop. I stopped in one day to drop something off for my mom , but was drawn into ... [ Read More ]
a sweater tattoo
This is a perfectly lovely sweater, and a great contrast color for when I interpret. With a little surprise in the back! This is a “reverse applique” technique on this little heart. I pinned a square of pretty fabric to the inside of the ... [ Read More ]
Yellow little dress
This fancy little dress was on clearance at JC Penny’s last year. Kaylee LOVED it, and eventually it grew on me too. The layered lace, the ruched sleeves; no doubt about it: it’s FANCY. Fast forward a year, and this sweet little dress is ... [ Read More ]
Thrifted wool coat
Do you notice anything wrong in this picture of me and the girls? I’m not talking about how wrong it is that my pants were hastily shoved into my cowboy boots. Or how wrong it is to wear cowboy boots in the first place with this ... [ Read More ]
maternity shirt into skirt
I wore this maternity shirt to a friends wedding 7 years ago. Every once in a while I would try to wear it as is, but it’s way too flowery and crazy to wear near my face. I cut right above the armpits, folded over twice and sewed a hem for the ... [ Read More ]
let them fade…
Most days I put just a little thought into my outfit. Dark tops on days that I’m working. Clothes that will hide stains when I’m around the kids. Some days I pay no attention and just throw anything on. A few days ago I did just that and it ... [ Read More ]