This year I have decided to give myself a Tim Gunn inspired sewing challenge, based on his short lived television series, Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style. However, when my mother recently got his book, A Guide to Quality, Taste & Style, I simply had to “borrow” it and read it first. This book was released … More Book Review: A Guide to Quality, Taste and Style
First off I want to say thanks to everyone who commented on my last post! I really like being part of the online sewing community – such a great way to find sources of materials as well as inspiration and support. I decided to get some vintage buckles on Etsy because I want a color … More A muslin and Sewing Space Update
I am the winner of the BurdaStyle Holiday Giveaway Day 12! Ok, so maybe this is sort of old news, but I didn’t want to report anything here until I actually received my prize, and finally it is here! Lots of books and a tote bag! Now, I know one should not look a gift … More I won!
Well, the end of the year is coming, and I thought I would celebrate here on the blog by spending the week doing year-end type posts for sewing, skating, and reading, as well as make plans and goals for the next year. I don’t know if I will necessarily make “resolutions” per se, but at least … More End of the Year: Reading Round Up
I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday! Taking a small break between immediate family and extended family gatherings to post a bit of the exciting sewing loot I got this year. Fabric! Back – striped corduroy; Front – ribbed knits My sister got some too – Left to right: Brown corduroy for pants, green sequins, … More Merry Christmas! (And Sewing Loot Photos)
For those of you who are science fiction and fantasy readers, Darrell K. Sweet may occupy more of your shelf space than you realize. He has produced cover art for thousands of genre books, most often fantasy and westerns. Among his most famous works are the American covers for the Wheel of Time series, and … More In Memory of Darrell K. Sweet
Although I have been sewing a lot since Thanksgiving, it has been mostly gift sewing, so I won’t be posting pictures until after the holidays. So I apologize for the excessive number of book and skating posts of late, but I hope to have at least one more finished object (aside from gift sewing) to post before the end … More Book Reviews: Sergers
Since I didn’t spend this weekend purchasing fabric as I had planned, I spent it reading instead. And, although I have been working through several books for quite some time, I instead decided to ignore all of them and read the entirety of Brandon Sanderson’s The Alloy of Law instead. The completely spoiler free review: In … More Book Review: The Alloy of Law
On Monday, November 21, Anne McCaffrey, author of over 100 books and first female winner of Hugo and Nebula Awards, passed away. Though I can’t say I have read a large selection of her work, her contribution to science fiction and fantasy cannot be ignored. She will be missed by fans the world over.
Check out this great interview with Brandon Sanderson! He is a fantasy writer who was chosen to complete the Wheel of Time series after the original author, Robert Jordan, passed away in 2007. He also writes great books of his own – highly recommended! My favorite is the Mistborn Trilogy, although I have enjoyed reading … More Interview with Brandon Sanderson
Doctor T Designs 