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Me Made May on Labor Day

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Hello Again Friends! Wow it's been a while since I've written a blog post. I got so excited about sharing my stitching adventures on YouTube that I gave up writing. Sorry about that. And I do miss it because writing helps me remember my processes and my wins and losses. These past few months have … Continue reading Me Made May on Labor Day

Me Made May 2021 – the time I did two challenges at once

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I'm not going to lie - trying to do the Wool& #100daydresschallenge and Me Made May at the same time was daunting! It is one of the main reasons I chose the Long Black Rowena Dress - I felt like I needed the most simple canvas possible to pull it off. It was a good … Continue reading Me Made May 2021 – the time I did two challenges at once

2020 is gone and I’m okay with that!

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Happy 2021 but wow, where the heck did 2020 go? I can't believe I just looked back and my last blog post was in October 2019. Despite the obvious, a global pandemic, I had a lot of changes in 2020. On January 1st I started a full time job finally using my accounting degree. Having … Continue reading 2020 is gone and I’m okay with that!

My First Poncho

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I always thought the Alabama Chanin poncho looked a bit impractical. The first time I seriously considered wanting one was when I was at the weekend workshop three years ago and one of our fellow stitchers, Jackie, was wearing her poncho as an asymmetrical skirt. Now here was an interesting idea.  In fact, my sister … Continue reading My First Poncho

Indigo Experiment

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I have always coveted Alabama Chanin indigo clothes. I especially like all of the indigo and New Leaves designs in the 2015 summer collection. Here’s a link to my Indigo Pinterest Board if you want to droll over them yourselves. I actually purchased a yard of AC indigo fabric while I was at the factory … Continue reading Indigo Experiment

Two Tops

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My two most recent makes are simple tops that will be the basis of a lot of outfits.  The more time I spend stitching, the more I realize it is important to be thoughtful about what I make. It’s so easy to see all of the beautiful pictures of Alabama Chanin inspired clothes and want … Continue reading Two Tops

Baby Shower Gift

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Sometimes inspiration comes when you aren't even looking for it. And what can be more inspiring than a new life coming into this world. I'm about to become a great-Aunt again and as I was perusing the baby shower gift registry there it was, in the shape of a whale. Actually, the whole registry took … Continue reading Baby Shower Gift

Me Made May 2019 Wrap Up

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Another Me Made May in the books. And what a great month it was. I almost made it everyday wearing a garment I had made, almost! And even more important, I finished a few projects that have been gnawing at me way too long. I wasn't quite as analytical about my wears as some - … Continue reading Me Made May 2019 Wrap Up

Me Made May Week Three

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I'm still at it! This is the best I've done but I have to admit, this week I'm starting some repeats. I'm chalking that up to just realizing what really works well. Wednesday, May 15 Working from home day, always my poodle's favorite day. Here's one of the first corset's I made from a goodwill … Continue reading Me Made May Week Three