The McCall’s website has the new Marfy patterns up for viewing. The Marfy patterns are always so pretty to look at, but I’ve never been able to justify the cost to myself. Still, it’s fun to look at all the pretty designs: F3472 – Love this coat! It looks like it could have come out … More Newsflash: Fall/Winter Marfy Announced
The early preview for the October Burda is up on both the German and Russian websites. So far I have to say – I’m intrigued! I’ve already seen at least one thing I really like (a jacket – is anyone surprised? No…), and a few other things I’m thinking will go on my wish list. … More Newsflash: October Burda Early Preview Posted
Although I haven’t been doing much selfish sewing this year (and any plans I may have formulated in January are so far out the window it’s hard to believe they were ever in the house), one thing I have managed to keep up with is the reading for the Sword & Laser book club. August has … More Book Review: Redshirts
So I am… maybe thinking about sewing. Maybe. Two weeks of a lot of R&R has helped my mood considerably. Re-organizing my sewing space has helped me fall in love with my stash again. And reading books and sewing blogs has been sort of fun and inspiring. Also, a couple of upcoming events have me … More Maybe Thinking About Sewing
While I was being distracted by all the gorgeous gowns at the Emmy Awards (on a Monday? What?), McCall’s put out their new fall collection. I have to say that although there are quite a few basic patterns that are less than exciting, there are also a few interesting designs (and one totally awesome coat) … More Newsflash: New McCall’s Pattern
I was in Lincoln, Nebraska for over two weeks during the roller skating National Championships. It is a long time to be away from home, and I read through all of the books I had brought with me a few days after arriving. Luckily, Lincoln has some awesome used book stores, and I was able … More Book Review: Ready Player One
Dawn by Octavia E. Butler was chosen as the July book pick for the Sword & Laser book club. I’d never read any of her works before, but I’d heard good things, so I was excited. I’m happy to say that this story did not disappoint. Can we talk about this cover for a minute? Like, … More Book Review: Dawn (Xenogenesis Book #1)
Year Zero is a book I’d heard a lot of good things about from various sources on the internet. I bought the book on a whim (you know, when you need to get your Amazon cart up to $35 so you can get your free shipping), and it sat on my shelf for a while. I … More Book Review: Year Zero
Simplicity has got more new patterns available! Of course, these were posted to the Pattern Review website a while ago, and some lucky people already managed to snag them in a sale! They’ve only just been posted to the Simplicity website, and my local fabric stores don’t have them in yet. They’ve also got the … More Newsflash: Fall Simplicity & New Look Patterns!
Long time readers of my blog may recall that I visited the National Museum of Roller Skating back in 2012 – the last time nationals was held in Lincoln, Nebraska. I managed to get a quick visit in this trip too, and it was really fun to see the changes and new exhibits. Even the … More National Museum of Roller Skating – 2014 Visit
