I’m currently reviewing swatches and making plans to–at long last–make the drapes for our living room. Yes, the same living room. It’s still not done. Here we are on the average day: Which I don’t mind so much–except you…
I want to thank all of you for your kind words and excitement about the plans for change over at Whipstitch Atlanta! I’m super excited, too–and right now, pretty tired. It is a WHIRLWIND, and you people sure do…
Not too long ago (when I was doing the sewing for the new book), I went on…well, a binge. A fabric binge. I refuse to apologize for that, actually, because some of the best fabric purchases I have made…
When I first launched Whipstitch in 2008, I was so excited to create a sewing lounge: a space where people could come, sew, get inspired, meet other like-minded stitchers, and pick up supplies to fuel their passion. I began…
I have been absent lately, busily humming away on three different major projects that are getting ready to come to fruit, and I’m just about to poke my head out and share them all with you (I really think,…
Dear heaven, I am EXHAUSTED. I realize that it’s a total First-World Problem, but I have been too tired to blog. Seriously. The Martha Pullen School of Art Fashion last week was intense and so fun, and I came…
I’ve got a round-up today of patterns that are great for sewing boys’ clothing, along with some suggestions for what fabrics you might already have lying around that would sew up great! Check it out over at Cook, Clean,…
I love, love, love my new paaaaants!! These turned out even better than I expected. I love the fit, I love the details, I love the length, I love them. The color ROCKS, and it’s just the right weight–it’s…
In the grand scheme of home renovation, any small step forward is at least a step FORWARD. So this make-over for our laundry room, while not massive in scale, makes me feel as though we’re getting a toe-hold around…
Foster children are a topic near to my heart, not least of which because Atlanta has a deep dark secret: the city of Atlanta is the #1 location for child trafficking in the United States. Number ONE. It is…
It’s official: registration is now open for my next e-courses: Fall Wardrobe and Sewing Pants! These classes will begin in early August, right around the time that the kids are starting to prepare to head back to school and…
I’ve decided to call this quilt Organic Acorns, after playing with some other ideas. I really enjoyed sitting down with this half yard bundle and not thinking too much, just laying the fabric on the floor and using giant…
Dana Willard, the lady with the exquisite taste and glittering sense of humor behind MADE, has published her first book, and she’s coming to Whipstitch to share it with us! I first “met” Dana online during an auction to…
In 2012, there are over 100 pair of Sewing Buddies, and they have been going like gangbusters since the spring! These folks are virtual pen pals, sharing their sewing skillz and inspiration with one another, sometimes learning and sometimes…
If you’re going to take the time to clean your sewing machine and serger on a regular basis, it would be foolish to leave it exposed to the elements. The dust and pollen and..other stuff…floating around in the air…
