Honoring the Bride

Emily, a friend I love dearly, is getting married in January. She’s asked me to be her maid of honor. I couldn’t have been more honored, and of course celebrated my new title (Africankelli, MOH) by sewing up 18 wristlets for her bachelorette party. Em is a...

Not so Iron Afterall

I’ve kicked up my triathalon training a bit in the last two weeks and guess what? Today I cannot walk without limping. Yesterday I biked 25 miles and then went for a swim. When I got back on my bike after the swim I had shooting pains in that little muscle on...

At One Desk, Dreaming of the Other

I’ve been in an exceptionally creative mood lately. If I’ve got 30 minutes, I throw on my apron and some tunes on the stereo, and quickly dash something in the oven to bake before sitting down at my sewing desk. When I’m expected to be at my other...

Recipes, Weekend Excitement, Sewing

Recipes: The Fall-inspired recipes continue to pour in. Thank you! Today, Miss Katy (who certainly needs a blog already!) sent this yummy dessert idea: Apple Pear Crumble: You can make this crumble with almost any fruit, using similar quantities and adjusting for...