Workout 6 in 200 Projects is to get out there and draw. Draw all the time. Draw everything. I have been working on my sketching and I think I have made BIG improvements thanks to Gordon who gave me a little fashion illustration lesson in PV over Christmas. Thank you Gordon! I used the latest [...]

I made myself a new tunic using this pattern: by Meg of Sew Liberated. I love tunics. As a nursing mother I feel that a tunic lets me almost wear a dress but with the comfort and modesty of a comfy top. Paired with jeans or leggings, this top is quickly going to become one [...]

Preparations are under way at the Metter house. Tree is up and decorated. Stockings hung by the fireplace. Homemade holiday gifts are flying out from under my sewing machine needle daily along with all the other treats and crafts that the girls are helping me with. I should be watching what I eat since I [...]

My book club girls and I went to see Wicked last night. It was a spectacular show. The costumes were amazing. I needed something fun and dramatic (and green) to wear. Here is my Wicked scarf. I followed this idea on the Craftzine blog. I think it would be great in just about any color!

In my high school year book it says I wanted to be an interior decorator. However, I think what I really always wanted to be was a fashion designer. I was photographed by our high school year book committee as one of the fashionable kids in our school. Don’t judge, it was 1988. I would [...]