I have friends who are have completely and utterly organized wardrobes.  Clothing is arranged around color schemes, with lots of pieces that mix and match.  They know exactly what they own, and on identifying a hole in their wardrobe they quickly...

My powers of denial are great.  This afternoon it occurred to me that Christmas is next week.  Have I bought any presents?  Nope.  Decorated the house?  Nope, except for the Advent train my sister-in-law gave us, which Marc put out only because,...

Pattern: Simplicity 3835, Built by Wendy minidress, view B Fabric: Amy Butler cotton, 2.5 yards Size made: 8 Notes: You’ve probably seen this one before – it seems like every blogger who makes their own clothes has given this pattern a go.  I can...

What’s this in the box? Oh dear… it seems that someone followed me home from the store… I suppose I will have to keep her!  Yes… I ended up buying a Bernina.  The Aurora 430, to be exact.  I tried Janomes, Vikings, and Brothers also, as those are...

One thing I find amusing is when people tell me “Oh, you must save so much money knitting your own sweaters and making your own clothes.”  Well… not so much.  I think I get better quality things (certainly sweaters are terribly overpriced in stores)...