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…
Read More
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…
Read More
Hi and welcome to my sewing blog! My name is Emily and I’ve been sewing my own clothes since I was 16. I also love to knit and crochet. I was lucky to have a mother who patiently got me started and taught me over the years. I absolutely love fashion and being able to…
Read More
To ring out the old year, I sewed a PJ set. This type of clothing sums up 2020 for some of us, as it doubles as work-from-home attire for us non-essential desk jockeys! The main fabric is an adorable vintage-style cartoon print on cotton lycra jersey from Funkalicious Fabrics, with contrasting black rib-knit cuffs and…
Read More