Knitting, Sewing, and all Things in Between
It has been a busy few months here in the Alan house! We have had lots of visitors, made new friends, vacationed at the beach, hiked Mt. Hood, gardened almost every…
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A Tiny Cardigan and a Maternity Skirt
Life has been flying by. I honestly cannot believe how long it’s been since I’ve posted, but I decided to be nice to myself and not fret about it too…
How a Fabric Stash Can Stifle Creativity
How many projects can you work on at one time? Every once in a while I like to take stock of the things in my sewing studio. I go through…
How to Make a Duplicate Stitch Heart Pillow
I love cozy sweater pillows. I’ve always wanted one, but I’m not willing the pay the hefty price tag to buy one. I had held onto an old grey sweater…
Dreams of Fall
Don’t get me wrong, summer is great in Portland. It’s not too hot, it’s not humid, and basically every day is amazing. The gardens are overflowing with fresh tomatoes and…