I've been preparing for the upcoming Flea Style market next month, and I am beginning to get excited for spring! Lo and I enjoy weekly picnics at the Dallas Arboretum with friends, visiting festivals as a family on the weekends, and going on daily walks around our neighborhood. This spring, we're hoping to walk around … Continue reading Sewing for Spring 2019
February has been full of deadlines and getting over flare-ups, stomach bugs, and trying to settle back into a routine after an extra long holiday break. As a result, sewing has taken a bit of a back seat this month, except for finally finishing Jon's quilt top and prepping for the upcoming Flea Style Dallas … Continue reading Spring 2018 Inspiration
I bought M7542 the minute it became available. I initially intended to make View D, but I soon realized I didn't have enough of this floral double gauze. I could have purchased more, but it was Saturday afternoon and my local fabric shop had closed for the weekend...and I wanted to wear my new shirt … Continue reading McCall’s Spring Fitted Top
I generally don't gravitate towards florals, but this spring, I can't get enough of them in my wardrobe! Perhaps our weekly visits to the arboretum has influenced me a bit? One of my favorite spring makes is this McCall's 7543 floral top. It was such a nice, simple sew, and it pairs well with most … Continue reading McCall’s Spring Florals
Are you loving the cold shoulder trend? I am seeing it everywhere! Admittedly, I was uncertain about the trend, but I was convinced after I made one as a sample for spring quilt market. I made my Lily Sage and Co Chloe Dress out of some fabric I had purchased from last year's Cotton + … Continue reading Lily Sage and Co Vacation Dress