As I await the arrival of my first child, a lot of my making has been babycentric. Here’s a look at one creation. Teeny, tiny embroidery. I nabbed this wonderful embroidered portrait last summer at the Elkhorn Antique Flea Market. I didn’t have plans for it then (this was pre-pregnancy), but the tiny stitches […]
Month: May 2011
Crafting in the slow lane
Β Susan Wasinger is the author of “Sewn By Hand.” Image via BurdaStyle. This recent BurdaStyle interview with Susan Wasinger gave me a lot of pause.Β Wasinger has a new book out called “Sewn By Hand: Two Dozen Projects Sewn with Needle and Thread.” The book advocates a “slow craft” (sewing-machine-free) movement and upcycling materials. […]
Salad days
Creamy homemade dressing. I’ve got little patience for fussy cooking in the summer. It’s time to enjoy whole foods at their peak ripeness. Not only are salads extra tasty this time of year in my part of the world, but they also are fast, easy, and infinitely customizable. It’s nice to come home to a […]
Wishful Thinking: Bustier Top with Cap Sleeves
Wishful Thinking shares projects that catch my eye β and their likelihood of completion. The bustier top is classy and flirty. Photo via BurdaStyle. This pattern from BurdaStyle was featured on the site’s blog recently, and I instantly was smitten. Why I like it: It’s unapologetically feminine. Clean lines. Technical drawing via BurdaStyle. My construction […]
Under Construction: Granny’s Clothespin Apron
Under Construction provides a peek at works in progress. The pouch is mostly finished. I *should* wrap up this clothespin apron this week. It’s a project from “One-Yard Wonders.” Diapers of all colors. Why a clothespin apron, you ask? Das Baby will be wearing cloth diapers, and the colorful covers must be line dried. A […]
What They Made: Handmade for Das Baby
What They Made is an occasional series in which I highlight handmade items that tickle my fancy. The Buege sisters, BN and Erin. (The pattern on this dress does a pretty good job of concealing 33 weeks of pregnancy β at least from the front!) Photo by my mom. My sister, BN, with a […]