You need to know my last cross-stitch project dates back to my elementary school years…so cross-stitching is one of those things I don’t really do, it seems too finicky. But when I saw this calendar I went: I want it so bad! It would look so cute in my (hopefully) soon refurbished sewing room. It would also make a great gift. I could even do … Continue reading 2014 Year in Stitches Calendar Kit with discount code
I saved the best for last…a daring twist-back top! My last summer project. You may remember the pattern from La Mia Boutique 09/2013 issue. This was the second most loved pattern! And rightly so! The design is by Italian Designer Chiara Boni – Petite Robe It reminds me of Pattern magic by Tomoko Nakamichi and of the gorgeous Belladonne by Deer and Doe Ho lasciato il capo migliore … Continue reading Twist-top Petite Robe Chiara Boni – La Mia Boutique 09/2013 #8
Crafts fair season is here…at least one positive thing about Fall! Yesterday I spent the day at Creattiva Crafts Fair in Bergamo. It was my first time there so I was really eager to go. I even got up early to make the most out of my day! Pity I was not the only one thinking that…the traffic jam when I got off the highway … Continue reading Meeting La Mia Boutique staff and my day at Creattiva Crafts Fair (Bergamo)
If you can judge a book by its cover… this issue will be great. Makola, the Italian designer we met in May is back with her patterns. And that is a good sign! But there’s more to it than just retro patterns…let’s dig in for our world-famous joint review with Anna from Paunnet (ok, I’m clearly exaggerating on the world famous…just checking if you were reading 😉 … Continue reading La Mia Boutique 10/2013 Review and Take Part in the Survey
Only last week we were having some gorgeous weather…perfect for taking pictures of one of my last two summer makes: Burda 09/2012 #108/#109 Dress. From the moment the issue came out I’ve been wanting to make this dress. Those diagonal darts remind me of the 60s mod dresses…like Simplicity 1609 Jiffy pattern that has been Gertie’s go-to summer dress The fabric is a left-over from … Continue reading Last days of Summer: Burda 09/2012 #108/#109 Dress
Sewing Princess 