Sewing»
Linen, Wool, Cotton: 25 Simple Projects to Sew With Natural Fabrics
I am excited to share with you the first of two new titles just released by Trumpeter Books for their series called Make Good: Crafts + Life. The series will be comprised of popular Japanese craft books translated into English for the first time. Linen, Wool, Cotton, by Akiko Mano, was first released in Japan in [...]
Knitting»
Cascade 220 Yarn: Perfect for Felting
I am sure that most of the knitting world knows about Cascade 220 Wool by now, but since there may be a few late bloomers out there like myself I thought I would publicly profess my love for this particular thread here today. I LOVE this yarn. I keep buying it, but unlike the other threads in [...]
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My Three Best Sewing Books: Part 2
Lotta Jansdotter’s Simple Sewing I should start out by saying that I love Lotta Jansdotter’s fabrics. Her style is reminiscent of those wonderfully creative drawings little kids make, but she brings that free creative style into a more modern, even urban look that is chic yet playful, with elements of both simplicity and sophistication. Her sewing patterns offer that [...]
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