Swap, Swap, Swaparoo!

I’m hosting a craft swap! I figure this is a great way to get to know more bloggers and to get my creativity pumping. But what to swap? Backtack has taken on knitting rolls, handbags and softies. Amy does an awesome job with aprons. There are secret pal swaps,...

Fruity Fabrics

I found my crafting mojo, tucked between a couple gallons of mint chocolate chip ice cream in the freezer. After a tug or two of sweet Dreyer’s bliss, and a nice glass of shiraz — my new favorite summer beverage — I returned to my studio. My June...

Good Thing They Take Nine Months To Hatch

Knitting for wee ones takes a long time. If you are so inclined, I highly recommend splurging on your favorite yarn, in a color you truly love. You’ll be feeling this run through your fingers and staring at the hue for a bit — you might as well make it...

BackTack III

I’ve been showered with BackTack III goodies. My package from Nicole arrived yesterday and you can’t imagine how fantastic it is. As a reminder, the rules of the game were to create a small stuffed animal using only black and white materials, with one...

My Summer Bag

When spending time with my ever-so-fashionable friend Finny last week, I noticed she was carrying a new fabulous bag. To know me is to know that one of my many weaknesses is a fabulous purse. I believe women cannot own enough pretty purses and I’m a fan of...

Speaking of Strong Women

Argentina had Eva, we had Ms. Bouvier. I sewed up these wristlets this weekend, inspired by Jackie O. If I had one style maven I could copy for the rest of my life, it would be a slightly updated Mrs. Kennedy Onassis. That woman had class, elegance and sheer beauty....