I had originally planned to wear my new peplum cardigan for the holiday festivities, but an unexpected fabric purchase, coupled with an unexpected heat spell, inspired me to whip up a little last-minute something to wear for Christmas day. BS-12-2013-119A And when I say last-minute, I mean last-minute. I had traced and cut out the … More Pattern Review: BS-12-2013-119A
Keeping warm at skating practice during the winter months is all about layering. I don’t see much point in making practice dresses that I can’t wear year-round, and having the option of taking off a long sleeve shirt is nice during days where the rink is warmer than anticipated. The thing is I am very … More Pattern Review: Burda 6990
We all know I have a thing for Burda Style Magazine. I have been choosing what I think are the best and worst patterns each month, and finally it is time for the ultimate showdown – choosing the best and worst patterns and magazines of the entire year! First, if you want to look at … More A Year in Review: Burda Style Magazine 2013
The early preview pictures for the February Burda have been posted on the Russian Burda website. I don’t know how I am going to feel about this issue based on the early pictures… I think the photography and styling feels very current and perhaps a bit more like a high fashion editorial than we have … More Newsflash: February Burda Early Preview Posted
You know what they say about best laid plans… I have so many projects in my queue, and yet not much sewing has happened. I would like to say that my lack of output was due to a busy holiday schedule, but it really has more to due with the fact that I somehow managed … More Pattern Review: McCall’s 6844 Peplum Cardigan
The Russian Burda website has posted the full preview of the January 2014 Burda Magazine. January is always and interesting issue; a weird cross between New Year’s Eve party dresses and crazy sauce costumes. Honestly, after the early preview I wasn’t expecting to be excited by much in this issue. I am happy to say that, … More Newsflash: January Burda Preview Posted
Firstly, for those of you celebrating – Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you all have a great holiday surrounded by friends and family. Secondly, for those of you not celebrating (or, well, even if you are), you can get excited about the early preview for the January 2014 Burda! Or, well, ok, maybe excited might be … More Happy Thanksgiving and a Burda Preview!
So a few weeks ago I published my not-a-pattern-review of my accidental steampunk jacket. I was too excited to not post pictures right away. But that was actually my second attempt at this jacket. My original version was very much like the garment photographed by Burda – a lightweight cotton/linen combination that will be perfect … More Pattern Review: BS-06-2012-121 Lightweight Linen Jacket
A little over a month ago Clio was celebrating a birthday, and posted a link to this very cool pumpkin pie cupcake recipe. Well, I like cupcakes, but I love pumpkin pie. A lot. Like a lot a lot. Like when I was growing up I didn’t really like pie unless it was pumpkin (happy to … More Paleo Pumpkin Pie-ish Cupcakes
The preview of the final Burda magazine issue of 2013 has been posted to the Russian website. It seems like a lot of the recent issues have produced a rather lackluster response (except November, which was in general quite well received), but I am happy to say that I think Burda is going to end … More Newsflash: December Burda Preview Posted
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