DIY: Antique Crate Shelving
When John and I made over our living room we moved many of the books in our office out into our new living room shelving. We ended up getting rid of the big bookcase we had in our office because it was...
View ArticleEmbroidery Class at Gather Here in Cambridge, MA
I became obsessed with embroidery this past spring. I don’t know what sparked my interest but I really wanted to get into it again. I used to dabble with embroidery when I was younger but totally...
View ArticlePatchwork Class at Gather Here in Cambridge, MA
The second I left the embroidery class I took at Gather Here last month, I immediately went on the website to sign up for more. First, let me say that taking the embroidery class really inspired me to...
View ArticleZippered Box Bag Sewing Class at Gather Here in Cambridge, MA
You already know how obsessed I am with my local craft store/crafty class mecca, Gather Here. I’ve taken an embroidery class and patchwork class there so far and loved both. This class for the zippered...
View ArticleCrafty Corner: Handmade Holiday Cards
Every year my friend Claire hosts a holiday card making party. All of our crafty lady friends get together to chat, eat tasty treats, and make holiday cards. It’s a great tradition; I look forward to...
View ArticleCrafty Corner: Saddle Stitch Notebook
Last week on The Monday Mix I posted about making an embroidered notebook. I was a little stumped as to where I might get a small kraft paper bound notebook at a reasonable price though. Those things...
View ArticleDIY: Festive Holiday Gift Wrapping
As I’ve gotten older giving gifts seems to matter less and less around the holidays. Now, for me, it’s more about enjoying time with my family and husband, great food, and taking time to slow down and...
View ArticleiPad Cover Sewing Class at Gather Here in Cambridge, MA
You already know how obsessed I am with my local craft store/crafty class mecca, Gather Here. I’ve taken an embroidery class, patchwork class, and zippered bag sewing class there so far and loved them...
View ArticleCrafty Corner: Japanese Style Bound Notebook
After trying out bookbinding for the first time with a saddle stitched notebook, I wanted to try other styles. I’ve always loved the Japanese style of a side stitched binding so I decided to try that...
View ArticleCrafty Corner: John’s iPad Cover
After learning how to sew my own iPad cover, I promised John I would make one for him. I bought this Space Invaders fabric at Cool Cottons in Portland, Oregon on our cross country road trip in May and...
View ArticleMimi Kirchner’s Owl Workshop at Gather Here in Cambridge, MA
You already know how obsessed I am with my local craft store/crafty class mecca, Gather Here. I’ve taken an embroidery class, patchwork class, zippered bag sewing class, and iPad cover sewing class...
View ArticleBaby Bunting Quilt Class at Gather Here in Cambridge, MA
You already know how obsessed I am with my local craft store/crafty class mecca, Gather Here. I’ve taken an embroidery class, patchwork class, zippered bag sewing class, iPad cover sewing class, and...
View ArticleDIY: Vintage Tinted Mason Jars
Aren’t old vintage glass mason jars gorgeous? I would love to own some but because of the Great Mason Jar Rebirth they are hard to come by and overpriced if found at all. You already know my solution:...
View ArticleMoonrise Kingdom Watercolor
A few months ago I was inspired to try out watercolors for the first time since I was a kid. I totally credit Sarah Coyne (Egg-A-Go-Go). She’s an amazing local artist with incredible watercolor skills....
View ArticleDIY: Antique Crate Shelving
When John and I made over our living room we moved many of the books in our office out into our new living room shelving. We ended up getting rid of the big bookcase we had in our office because it was...
View ArticleEmbroidery Class at Gather Here in Cambridge, MA
I became obsessed with embroidery this past spring. I don’t know what sparked my interest but I really wanted to get into it again. I used to dabble with embroidery when I was younger but totally...
View ArticlePatchwork Class at Gather Here in Cambridge, MA
The second I left the embroidery class I took at Gather Here last month, I immediately went on the website to sign up for more. First, let me say that taking the embroidery class really inspired me to...
View ArticleZippered Box Bag Sewing Class at Gather Here in Cambridge, MA
You already know how obsessed I am with my local craft store/crafty class mecca, Gather Here. I’ve taken an embroidery class and patchwork class there so far and loved both. This class for the zippered...
View ArticleCrafty Corner: Handmade Holiday Cards
Every year my friend Claire hosts a holiday card making party. All of our crafty lady friends get together to chat, eat tasty treats, and make holiday cards. It’s a great tradition; I look forward to...
View ArticleCrafty Corner: Saddle Stitch Notebook
Last week on The Monday Mix I posted about making an embroidered notebook. I was a little stumped as to where I might get a small kraft paper bound notebook at a reasonable price though. Those things...
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