Fabric Flavor of the Week

Generally I'm not really into flowery prints, but I currently can't suppress my desire to hoard these fabrics from Moda: the 1933 line by Chloe's Closet. I'm going through a weird nesting phase where all I want to do is make Little House on the Prairie dresses and knead bread. This too, shall pass.

In other news, I've been sewing up a storm! I've added a couple of bags to my future Etsy arsenal, and I even started making some tank tops! Making something that I'll actual wear is a big milestone for me, even if I'm just wearing them to sleep. I based the tank on a pattern out of the already lauded One Yard Wonders, and this project also marked the first time that I used elastic and made my own bias tape.

I really need to set aside some time to get some lady-friends over here to model my new creations, but until then, please accept my burly substitute. Sorry Beardy. But by trying to prove that you could worm your big man body into my shirt, you brought this upon yourself. (And seriously, look at that pose and tell me his heart wasn't in this.)

Excuses, excuses.

Oh hi! How are you? What's that? You're wondering where the hell I've been? And why I don't seem to give a rat's arse about my blog anymore? Well... here's the deal:

My digital camera died. The photos accompanying my last few posts were captured on my phone. MY PHONE. This is not ideal. And you know what else? I just moved, and don't have the internets yet. It's a long, sad story that involves a disappointed Comcast technician, and a gigantic drill. I had to sneak into a coffee shop and pretend I wanted a hot chocolate just to share this message with you right now. I am sacrificing for you, by drinking this hot chocolate. I am selfless.

Anyway, I'll be back soon, I promise! I've got my eyes on a fancy new point and click, and my new place has a craft room! And a stove with more than one working burner, and an oven with more than one cubic foot of space. That doesn't run 75 degrees hot. It's luxurious.

So basically, you're in for it, once I get my bearings. Watch out.

In the meantime, here's yet another thing I'm obsessed with on Etsy. Sasquatch holiday! The best kind.