My grandfather (we called him Pap-paw) was many things in his life: a Navy man who served in WWII, a legislator, a coach, a father, a storekeeper, a farmer, a hunter. I ended up with a few of his articles of clothing and have remade 2 of them into all-time favorite garments for myself. First…
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By now many of us are tired of wearing sweatpants day after day, so I decided to make a different kind of sweat suit: a skirt and puff-sleeved top! Made of fleece fabric, it’s warm as a regular jogging set, but way fancier. The fabric is a super soft bamboo/cotton sweatshirt fleece (with a smooth…
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A knitting post! Winter in Chicago is a looong affair. I love sun and warm weather, so rather than stay bundled in dark coats and hats for 5-6 months, I look for ways to bring cheerful color into my outfits. Such as this yellow hat and scarf! The yellow yarn is Crazy Sexy Wool from…
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My first and longest art teacher (she taught me from elementary through high school), who also happened to be my aunt Sue, passed away yesterday; and I wanted to take the opportunity to honor her with an illustration and some memories. Without her, I seriously doubt I would be making a living as an artist…
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