I worked really hard to get that flower centered. Also: there’s two flowers hiding in the front waist darts!

My lesson learned with this one was not to pair drapey fabric with a structured pattern.

I was struggling with what to do with this fabric I was gifted, and then I decided to lean in. Now I have the perfect dress for picnics and any Italian restaurant patios I might visit this summer!!

I had this weird old jersey that I couldn’t figure out what to do with, and then I realized: Romper is The Way.

I need lime buttons STAT. Also: someone pour me a margarita!!

My limes romper is going to be everything I hoped it would be. I can already taste the poolside margaritas…

Whipped up this sweet little 1950s frock. I’m enchanted by the full-cover-apron-esque construction.

This shirt has been an epic adventure! Now I’ve added bust darts, messed it up twice, had to rip out and re tailor the arm holes and in doing so took the whole thing in by four inches. Went from boxy to fitted, 99% less dowdy. I learned so much from this one!

Added - ribbon bow, darts, and pulled in the shoulder seam an inch… 33% less dowdy.

Should I add darts? I loved the gauziness of this vintage fabric at first, but now this shirt feels a little dowdy.

Underwing Mitts. Knit with leftovers from a few other projects, because that’s how I roll.

I was not into the pattern’s collar…. It’s just too much. Very pleased with my Peter Pan version!

I’m pleased with this use of Jersey.

Quickie FO: Fingerless mitts featuring the Underwing Moth.

This one will be one of my MN state fair entries this year.

#twinning for Easter. I drafted her pattern based on mine. Achievement unlocked!

Not gonna lie, I've always wanted to knit a ridiculous pair of vintage lace gloves, and this pink dress might be just the excuse to do so. www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...

This picture does not do this collar justice. I’m so proud of it!!

Next up? How can I resist this ridiculous fabric?

Just need to see on the buttons and finish turning the hem.

Next up! Vintage pattern and vintage fabric.

This was a pretty straightforward FO: a slinky, summery, surplice wrap dress. Just in time for spring! I was smitten by the fabric and immediately knew it was right for this pattern.

Lunchtime poll topic: where do you land on the pairing of wine and Oreos?

I cannot believe I made this.

I am almost finished with my most complicated sewing project to date: a fitted, lined, peplum jacket with a large plaid…. DEFINITELY LEVELING UP HERE.

I never got a wrist pin cushion because it felt extravagant. Like: I already have a pincushion, why get a second one? And then… I got one. And it’s amazing. WHY OH WHY DID I GO NEARLY 50 YEARS STICKING PINS BETWEEN MY TEETH??

Sometimes I forget how delicious peanut butter is.

I took our dogs with me to work today and they were perfect little visitors! They also were experts at finding the ideal napping sunbeam as it moved across my office floor.

Casting on for Secret Garden Pullover! I haven’t knit for myself since Sept, and I am craving some therapeutic knitting.

Who has two thumbs and chose a bookshelf, emptied her car, drove to IKEA, walked straight to the Aisle/Bin location, bought it, got it out and into her car (mostly), and got it back home and into its intended location in less than half an hour? THIS GAL

I’m installing a 50” shelf and I found three studs in a row with a single pilot hole each and now I should be the host of This Old House.

At IKEA today I returned shelving and got chocolate and cheese. This tracks.

I'm just finishing up a client knitting project, and it's one in a 4 month string of 6 projects that have all been for other people: I am ITCHING to knit something for myself. I've been eyeing Secret Garden Sweater for a while... the perfect thing to ease into spring. www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...

I discovered a case of wine I made back in March 2023 under the stairs and it feels like Christmas.

I’m playing a church service gig toooooo early this morning. I decided wearing pleather pants and metallic orange #Fluevogs was the way to deal with the pre-dawn-ness of my morning.

Seriously, though. What’s up with all the mushroom posts?

So far my feed is angry political posts, bird and cat photos, and mushrooms. Going to feed the algorithm with #knitting, #tuba, and #gardening and see what that does.

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