Introducing the black chain pencil skirt

The cast of characters: brassy buttons, brass jeans zipper, and the star: black chain print cotton twill. I have a vision for a sewing project, and it started in the kitchen. MVH and I received a very nice set of Chicago Cutlery knives for our wedding in 2003. And use those knives we did! But […]

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Back up for air

Aloha, friends. I’ve been swamped with non-blog-related projects lately, and I expect to have something for you very soon. I’ve been really hot to get sewing again, and I can’t wait to share projects and bounce some ideas off of you. If it’s any consolation, I really miss this place, and I think about it […]

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Last call for votes

Voting ends at noon (Central) today. Visit http://www.ironcupcakemilwaukee.com to vote for Snuggie Cupcake. I just voted. I have 22 votes, or 4 percent of the vote. Remember: more votes means I have more chances to win the prizes (found by clicking here). Many thanks.

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Vote for my cupcake!

Voting has started from the IronCupcake:Earth Staying Warm Challenge! Vote for my Snuggie cupcake at Nobody Puts Cupcake in a Corner. The rail for voting is on the right side of the page. You rule. πŸ˜€

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I put a cupcake in Snuggie

Yup, that’s a cupcake in a Snuggie. Now you’ve seen it all. I did it, guys. I think I may have crafted the most ridiculous item, ever. Well, it’s at least the most ridiculous craft I’ve personally ever concocted. Most ridiculous item ever is a pretty tall order. Have you checked out Regretsy.com? Sheesh. (FYI: […]

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Eats of Eden: Out of season

Apple-cranberry pie appears in a back copy of Cook’s Illustrated. The genesis of this entry has roots all the way back to Thanksgiving. It was a small-scale feast for just me and MVH, and it was delicious. MVH grilled a turkey breast (a first for him), and it was smoky and moist. I made mashed […]

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