This necktie is a no-no

I made this neck tie using the pattern in Gifts to Make Vol. 2 from the editors of CraftStylish. I used some of the fabric from my wedding (we bought some extra fabric that matched the bridesmaid dresses), planning to give it to my husband when I was done. A little useful memento of our…

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Tommy Boxers: Wrap-up

Just wanted to post some final thoughts on the Tommy Boxer and some things I would do differently. Overall, this is a great pattern. Really easy to follow. Very clear instructions and excellent guiding pictures. I’ll definitely make it again. Here are some items I would do differently: Size-wise, I recommend making whatever your “normal”…

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Tommy Boxers: Part 5

These boxers are Minnie approved! It’s the last day of the Tommy Boxer walkthrough so let’s finish them up. Sew the Fly Here’s what your fly should look like right now. Lift the top flat and fold the corner of the bottom layer under. Then fold the top layer under as well so the edges…

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Happy Holidays!

Somewhat a belated Food Friday . . . had a lovely Christmas dinner at my in-laws last night. Started off with the appetizers below. The salmon and caviar is traditional Norwegian fare as is the kransekake above. For those who aren’t familiar, kransekake is a traditional celebration cake in Norway. We had a fabulously large…

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