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Visiting Kerry Woolen Mills in Killarney, Ireland

Sewing, TravelBy PigletNovember 10, 2022Leave a comment

It’s been a while since I posted because I’ve been traveling to various parts of my great country as well as to others (and, of course, working in between trips). One of the places I visited was Ireland for a week. Ireland is a stunningly beautiful country and I can’t wait to go back. We…

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Pattern Emporium Foxy Legs Joggers

Clothing, SewingBy PigletAugust 6, 2022Leave a comment

As promised in my Grab A Cuppa Cardi post, here’s a review of the Pattern Emporium Foxy Legs pants. I made this to go with the cardigan, but really I had bought that black organic French terry from Califabrics years ago for the purpose of making short joggers just like these. I have a really…

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Cool Kisses on a Warm Day Quilt

Quilting, SewingBy PigletJuly 24, 2022Leave a comment

I had my first quilt in a quilt show! It was my guild’s quilt show this past May and this was the quilt which I named Cool Kisses on a Warm Day because of the cool blue “kiss” squares on the warm red background.  The quilt itself was the result of a workshop on color…

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Pattern Emporium Grab A Cuppa Cardi, Version 2

Clothing, SewingBy PigletJuly 9, 20222 Comments

This is the second version I made of the Pattern Emporium Grab A Cuppa Cardi as part of the pattern test. For this one I went much sportier than the last and I love how the look turned out. This is the kinda stuff I live in around the house so I know it’s going…

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Pattern Emporium Grab A Cuppa Cardi Pattern Test

Clothing, SewingBy PigletJuly 5, 2022Leave a comment

I know what you’re thinking — another pattern test? Yes, and this is the third in the group, but I promise it’s just as good as the last two. Pattern Emporium decided to launch 3 patterns at once. They’re based in Australia so sometimes they’ll do that so they can hit the summer and winter…

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Pattern Emporium Hugs & Kisses Cami

Clothing, SewingBy PigletJuly 1, 20222 Comments

Okay, one more in this pattern testing set for you. This is the Pattern Emporium Hugs & Kisses Cami. It’s very similar to the Heartstrings Dress that was in the last 2 posts, but does vary below the bust. I made the same size in the bust as I did for my Heartstrings (8), but…

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Pattern Emporium Heartstrings Dress – version 2

Clothing, SewingBy PigletJune 28, 2022Leave a comment

This weekend I posted my first version of the Pattern Emporium Heartstrings dress. This is my second version where I tried out several variations. Some I love and some I’ll only use once in a while, but I’ve narrowed in on my favorite combination. The most significant variation is that I did the low back.…

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Pattern Emporium Heartstrings Dress with Shelf Bra

Clothing, SewingBy PigletJune 26, 2022Leave a comment

Very excited to share the latest pattern test I did for Pattern Emporium. This one is the Heartstrings Dress with Optional Shelf Bra and it’s a great summer dress (or winter if you like to layer). It’s got several options for the skirt length, back height and how to do the straps, plus a shelf…

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Alphonse Mucha inspired costume

Costumes & Cosplay, CraftsBy PigletJune 4, 2022Leave a comment

If you’re not familiar with Alphonse Mucha, I highly recommend checking out his work. His work is just lovely. In fact, if you think you don’t know his work, you’ve probably seen it but just didn’t realize. Go check it out, then come back here and finish reading. Last summer my costume guild had a…

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Pooh Backed Baby Quilt and Tote Bag

Quilting, SewingBy PigletMay 31, 2022Leave a comment

It’s been a little silent here due to some travel and family stuff. But here’s something I did manage to get done between trips. A quilt and tote bag that I recently finished as a gift for my cousin for her new little boy. I often find quilts to be a nice palate cleanser since…

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Remember that 3/4 circle skirt I was working on fo Remember that 3/4 circle skirt I was working on for my @canadafashiondept class in the last post? Well, it's taken me a bit longer than expected to work out the details of the flounces.

I realized after drafting the flounce at the proposed 2" that it was not the level of drama I was hoping for. So I drafted 2 more at 3" and 4" with the same size center length. I cut them all out of fabric and you can see how different they look in the first photo, both horizontally and hanging vertically as they will be on the skirt.

Next I pinned them to the skirt to see which I liked best 2nd photo). Well, I liked them all. So the next step was to make flounces that went from 2"->3" and 3"->4". I drafted one and it was pretty time intensive. At this point I realized I could just do this with the power of math and tiled printing on my computer (yeah, you think I would have realized this sooner). So I did. The third photo is validating my computer drafted one with my hand drafted one.

Since I decided I liked the 4" flounce at the bottom, I have a couple of adjustments to make to my skirt pattern, but then I will finally have all the pieces drafted and can start sewing. 

#flatpattern #flatpatternmaking #canadafashiondept #wrap #wrapdress #flounce #drama #handmadewardrobe #selfdrafted #selfdraftedpattern #surplice #circleskirt
I have finished knitting a sweater! My first finis I have finished knitting a sweater! My first finished long sleeved knit sweater! This is the Cozy Classic Raglan by @jessssiemae. I did it as part of a class with @uncommonthreadsyarn. The yarn is @thefibrecompany Luma. It's really nice yarn, although I'm probably gonna do it in cotton next time so I don't need to wear an undershirt because wool. Great pattern and I love how it turned out! More pics on my blog.

#knitting #cozyclassicraglan #sweater #raglan #knittersofinstagram #uncommonthreadsyarn #thefibrecompany #thefibrecoluma #sage #jessiemaedesigns #handmadewardrobe #handmade #memade
Drafting a 3/4 wrap circle skirt from scratch for Drafting a 3/4 wrap circle skirt from scratch for my @canadafashiondept flat pattern class. This was a full body experience as getting a piece of paper big enough required crawling and taping on the floor. 😅 Yes there's still more to do and a flounce as well. At least the surplice bodice is done.

#patterndrafting #canadafashiondept #circleskirt #wrap #surplice
Excited to share the latest @patternemporium_kate Excited to share the latest @patternemporium_kate pattern, the Coastal Side Split Skirt! Lots more photos and styling up on the blog (#linkinbio). It's comfortable and pretty versatile, working for summer or winter.

Fabric is @atelierbrunette viscose crepe purchased at @stonemountainfabric a while ago.

#patternemporium #pecoastalsidesplitskirt #stonemountainfabric #atelierbrunette #patterntester #skirt #handmade #memade #handmadewardrobe #elasticwaist #viscosecrepe #flowy
Here's the @lovenotions Rhapsody Blouse that I mad Here's the @lovenotions Rhapsody Blouse that I made the reels of. Finally got it posted to my blog along with my thoughts on sizing since I did this one a little different than the last. Viscose crepe ladybug fabric from @califabrics.

#lovenotionspatterns #lnrhapsody #rhapsodyblouse #califabrics #ladybug #viscosecrepe #bishopsleeves #handmade #memade #handmadewardrobe
Finally blogged about the @lovenotions Rhapsody Bl Finally blogged about the @lovenotions Rhapsody Blouse that I finished last year. Short version? Great pattern that I'll definitely make again. Fabric from @stonemountainfabric.

#lovenotionspatterns #rhapsodyblouse #stonemountainfabric #viscosecrepe #handmade #memade
Making a full circle Hanukkah skirt in just a coup Making a full circle Hanukkah skirt in just a couple hours. Had to represent at holiday tea with my friends 😁 #hanukkah #circleskirt #chanukah #memade #handmade #vintage #sparkly
The projects I made during @siliconvalleymqg virtu The projects I made during @siliconvalleymqg virtual retreat! The oven mitts from yesterday's reels. A cute pin cushion. And of course worked on a number of quilts.

As mentioned in the reel descriptions, for the mitts I used the free @gertie18 pattern available on the Charm Patterns website. Bread fabric is from @spoonflower and the design is by @claudiecb.

The needle organizer pin cushion was provided to us, so I'm not sure where that came from exactly.

The blue and gold quilt is the fig leaf pattern by @tigheflanagan that I was wrapping up from his recent workshop with @siliconvalleymqg

#svmqgvirtualretreat #svmqg #svmqggamenight #ovenmitts #charmpatterns #spoonflower #bread #baking #pincushion #needles #quilts #figleafquilt
Part 2 of making oven mitts. I used the free @ger Part 2 of making oven mitts.

I used the free @gertie18 pattern available on the Charm Patterns website. Bread fabric is from @spoonflower and the design is by @claudiecb.

I missed a couple parts. Still getting used to filming. But I got a phone holder on an arm so at least it's a better angle.

#ovenmitts #charmpatterns #spoonflower #bread #handmade
Part 1 of making oven mitts. I used the free @ger Part 1 of making oven mitts.

I used the free @gertie18 pattern available on the Charm Patterns website. Bread fabric is from @spoonflower and the design is by @claudiecb. I realize this first part is mostly cutting oodles of fabric. That's because that took more than half the time to make them.

#ovenmitts #charmpatterns #spoonflower #bread #handmade
This is the latest pattern from @patternemporium_k This is the latest pattern from @patternemporium_kate -- the Take The Chance shirt dress. Life got in the way so it took me a bit longer to get this post up than usual. The full deets are on my blog but the gist is that it's another winner. While I'm sure we can agree that it looks great with or without a belt, I'd always style it with my doggos if I could 😄

#patternemporium #petakethechance #shirtdress #patterntester #buttondown #buttondress #handmade #memade #cottonandsteel #lawn #buttons #autumn #dogsofinstagram #rescuedogsofinstagram #linkinbio
Posted about my visit to Kerry Woolen Mills when I Posted about my visit to Kerry Woolen Mills when I was in Ireland at the end of the summer. It was very cool to see and I picked up some yummy pieces that will make wonderful coats and capes.

#kerrywoolenmills #wool #fabric #ireland #travel #irishwool #linkinbio #capesarecoming #coatsarecoming
Reward Day 31 of #castleintheairstudio #inktober Reward

Day 31 of #castleintheairstudio #inktober Thanks to @draw.with.michelle for the trophy tutorial.

Truly the reward has been how much I've learned from all the procreate tutorials I've done this month! I set out to use inktober as motivation for getting more comfortable with procreate and I've definitely succeeded.

I typically have a hard time sticking with month long challenges like this. Life gets in the way and I bail half way through. So I'm super proud of myself both for sticking with it (particularly for getting back on track when life did get in the way a few times) as well as for pushing myself to finally make progress on my drawing goals.

Thanks to @castleintheairstudio for the wonderfully inspiring list of prompts. And thank you to the many amazing artists who provide tutorials on YouTube and taught be so much. I've tagged them in the description of each drawing if they have an IG account.

#inktober2022 #procreate #reward #trophy #youtube #tutorial #thanks #keeplearning #keepcreating #ididit
Circe Day 30 of #castleintheairstudio #inktober T Circe

Day 30 of #castleintheairstudio #inktober This is what I always think of first when I think of the story of Circe. Thanks to Catchy Sketchy on YouTube for a fun, fast tutorial on drawing a pig. 

#inktober2022 #procreate #circe #pigs #magic #transformation #greekmythology #swine
Turtle Day 29 of #castleintheairstudio #inktober Turtle

Day 29 of #castleintheairstudio #inktober Thanks to @joel.create for another super tutorial! I especially like it when a tutorial uses only the built in brushes like this one does.

#inktober2022 #procreate #turtle #pepples #beach #sand #pebbleturtle #rocks #rockturtle #surfsupdude
Home Day 28 of #castleintheairstudio #inktober My Home

Day 28 of #castleintheairstudio #inktober My favorite rock in the galaxy. Thanks to @floortjesart for the great tutorial. 

#inktober2022 #procreate #earth #home #planet #earthling #spaceshipearth
Gargoyle Day 27 of #castleintheairstudio #inktob Gargoyle 

Day 27 of #castleintheairstudio #inktober Thanks to @4alexahendricks (I think that’s the right account based on the YouTube channel) for the tutorial. I had some issues with the perspective on the wall, but that’s me, not the tutorial which was just the little dude. 

#inktober2022 #procreate #gargoyle #stone #building #watchingover
Costume Day 26 of #castleintheairstudio #inktobe Costume 

Day 26 of #castleintheairstudio #inktober Trick or treat? Thanks to @apple_krisp for the cute tutorial!

#inktober2022 #procreate #costume #moon #ghost #pumpkin #bats #halloween #halloweencostume #trickortreat
Monster Day 25 of #castleintheairstudio #inktober Monster

Day 25 of #castleintheairstudio #inktober But a silly, friendly monster that you might even want to snuggle. Thanks to @fooarc for the tutorial. 

#inktober2022 #procreate #monster #itainteasybeinggreen #fuzzy #teeth #eyeballs
Castle Day 24 of #castleintheairstudio #inktober Castle

Day 24 of #castleintheairstudio #inktober I’ve always loved the use of the term castle for the rook though apparently that makes me old-fashioned or informal or perhaps both. But if you can call the move castling then you should be able to call the piece a castle. No tutorial this time. 

#inktober2022 #procreate #castle #rook #chess #yourmove
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