It is still in the upper 80′s here in Denver. Did I mention that it is September 27th? I had to take the opportunity to wear my Mendocino Dress one last time this season. This is a great free pattern that Heather Ross shares on her blog. I taught over a dozen crafty ladies and [...]

My submission for the Project Runway Remake Challenge. I could REALLY use a new Rowenta iron!

There has been lots of incredible craft trades going on between the Fancy Tiger team. The lovely Emily and I made a craft trade. I made her a Mendocino Dress from some Nani Iro Fuukei double gauze fabric that was in her stash. She made me a Large Project Bag from some vintage fabric I [...]

I made myself another Schoolhouse Tunic! Meg is incredibly talented and her patterns are easy to follow. I love love love the Schoolhouse Tunic pattern. I love it so much I am teaching others how to make their own tunic this fall at Fancy Tiger Crafts! Also, I just got a new copy of the [...]

Designer Anna Maria Horner’s fabrics are to die for! When I saw the Museum Dress she made for herself from the Square Dance fabric I had to have one too. Here is my version. With the left over fabric I made my little Willow a matching skirt and coin purse. I found a great tutorial [...]

I made this child’s convertible art smock from the book One Yard Wonders. Then I met a group of Stapleton Mommies for a sewing craft night and showed them how to make their own. I think it is a really great gift idea. Fill it with some simple paint brushes, paint and paper and it [...]

Salida, Colorado is a charming town. We stayed one night in this little mountain town a few weeks back, somewhat accidentally. We had planned a three day family trip to The Great Sand Dunes. I was prepared for hot hot sun and cold snow melt water to play in. Instead we had freezing rain and [...]

I was poking around Craigslist one day and came across this amazing 1964 Singer Touch & Sew! I couldn’t believe it. It is in a cabinet and had the original manual and all the accessories!

Have I mentioned that I am teaching sewing classes at Fancy Tiger?! If you don’t already know about this Denver gem, you should go check it out. If you sew, knit, embroider, crochet….craft, you will LOVE this store. They offer great classes. Here is their current Summer Schedule. One of the classes I will be [...]

I fell in love with these scarves. I knew I had to make one for my Mom too! I added vintage buttons.