Month: April 2018

Post #3109: Sewing up the [wardrobe] gaps

I’m at a juncture where I have worn out most of my trousers. Four pairs of jeans and four pairs of black leggings – all on the verge of being cut up for rags (the leggings) or additions to quilting projects (the jeans). Knowing… Continue Reading “Post #3109: Sewing up the [wardrobe] gaps”

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Post #3108: A smidge of colour theory on a cloudy day

It is so grey outside; let’s think about colour! I came across this vintage colour wheel in the gift shop at the National Gallery in Ottawa last month – and immediately went online to see if I could find a version to print out… Continue Reading “Post #3108: A smidge of colour theory on a cloudy day”

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Post #3107: Sewing off the stash

I’ve been doing a lot of finishing and stash sewing lately in an attempt to clear some of the sewing room clutter. Case in point, the over-sized pillow that I finished earlier this week. The teal/red  poppy fabric was originally an unfinished (and unflattering)… Continue Reading “Post #3107: Sewing off the stash”

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Post #3106: Basic black

I came to the city for a week of work and shows and have instead caught the flu or something like it. I am cooped up in the condo, too tired and achey to do much more than watch Netflix and knit. My current… Continue Reading “Post #3106: Basic black”

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