I’d heard a lot of good things about Patrick Rothfuss’s Kingkiller Chronicles series before I read it last year, and at this point I know I’m probably going to be a Rothfuss fan for life. So when his new novella, The Slow Regard of Silent Things, came out I snapped it up immediately. The Slow … More Book Review: The Slow Regard of Silent Things
Ok, so a few months ago I reviewed the BurdaStyle Wardrobe Essentials book, and came to the conclusion that I probably didn’t really need the dress book, but I somehow ended up getting a copy anyway. Amazon informed me that my order would arrive March 9, 2015, the product page states that the book will … More Book Review: BurdaStyle Modern Sewing: Dresses for Every Occasion
When Erin Morgenstern’s The Night Circus was chosen as the December Sword & Laser book pick, I was curious – I hadn’t heard anything about it before ordering my copy. I was expecting something different from the usual castles and wizards, and what I got was a fantastically unique world that didn’t disappoint. I often order … More Book Review: The Night Circus
I read Brandon Sanderson’s first Legion novella when it first came out a few years ago, and totally fell in love with Stephen Leeds and his amusing assortment of “aspects.” So to say I was ecstatic when a sequel was announced is a bit of an understatement. I preordered Legion: Skin Deep as soon as I was … More Book Review: Legion: Skin Deep
So… I haven’t been doing a lot of (blogable) sewing lately. Which is probably because I have been doing waaaaaaaaaay too much baking for the holiday festivities. I’ve been trying a lot of new recipes, both from new cookbooks (that I really should review, because they are fabulous), and from the internet, with mixed results. … More I Haven’t Been Sewing, But I’ve Been Baking!
The German Burda website has posted the early preview for the Spring/Summer Catalog Collection. Although the early preview only shows us a limited number of styles, I have to say already, I think I’m going to like it. The styles are tending towards a flowy, easy vibe, but I’m sort of digging it. Let’s see … More Newsflash: Burda Spring/Summer Collection Early Preview Posted
Look! I sewed something! And actually took pictures! And blogged about it! On a sewing blog! Crazy-sauce… Anyway… So, apparently making slightly embarrassing pillowcases has become my unofficial official birthday gift sewing thing. The fact that I can make a set in *mumblecoughlessthananhourmumblecough* has absolutely nothing to do with it becoming my go-to item. *cough* … More More Pillowcases of Awesome
The Russian website has posted the full preview of the January BurdaStyle Magazine. 2015 is here! I am so not ready – it feels like everything has been happening so fast! The preview went up earlier this week, but this has been my first opportunity to sit down and blog about it – why does … More Newsflash: January 2015 Burda Preview Posted!
I have barely started any holiday sewing (and I’m still drowning in commissions), and work has been a bit crazy lately. Not to mention all the holidaying (and food making for said holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, etc.), so my blogging has gotten a bit behind the times. Which is why it is crazy to think that … More Newsflash: New McCall’s Patterns Posted
I’ve been buying My Image Magazine since they first came out in late 2010, and I’ve been quite pleased with the few patterns I’ve sewn up so far. (Really must sew more from them!) So, usually, when a new magazine is announced I jump on it right away. However, I’m a little bit… less than … More Newsflash: Spring/Summer 2015 My Image Magazine
