Greetings from Upstate New York! So things have been a little crazy the past two months but we’re finally now starting to get back to normal again. Wil got offered a job from a really amazing web company where he can work from home, and after much debate we decided this would be the perfect [...]
Trunk of Dresses Giveaway Winner
Oops! I was supposed to announce the winner yesterday but I got so sidetracked from unpacking my sewing room (more on that later) that I totally forgot! I’m so sorry. So the winner is!!!!!… Lucky comment number 24, Dakota of Sweetheart of the Rodeo! Congrats! I’ll send Beckiy your info right away. Thank you to [...]
Interview and Giveaway: Trunk of Dresses Vintage
Today I’d like to welcome the lovely Beckiy Winston of Trunk of Dresses online vintage boutique! Beckiy has the most beautiful assortment of vintage clothing and accessories, all in impeccable condition and accurately described. This girl sure knows her stuff!! Beckiy has been kind enough to share a few wise words with us, AND offer [...]
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Gatsby Inspired
Here’s my dress created for Erin’s Great Gatsby Sewing Challenge, inspired by this 1920′s sewing pattern that I stumbled upon via a google search. Sadly, the pattern sold years ago so I was left to try and recreate the dress on my own. Luckily I had taken advantage of one of those $0.99 pattern sale days [...]
Guest Post: Sow For Victory
Today it is my great pleasure to introduce one of my great real life friends, Meredith. Aside from her talent with ceramics, her sense of humor, and her incredible head of Ginger hair (like super magically incredible), Meredith is also an advocate for growing your own food and living off your own land. This is [...]
I’m a Lumber Jill and I’m Okay
Oh hey, back so soon? Yes, well, I finished up my latest sewing project and just couldn’t wait to share it. Since I had been away from my sewing machine for nearly three weeks, I decided I better re-make my last most successful garment to get back in the swing of things. That last most [...]
