I'm a mum of two, a tween girl and her younger brother, living on the Wet Coast of British Columbia, Canada. I used to sew a lot for them, but as everyone warned me, as they've gotten older, they don't think homemade clothes are "cool" anymore. I miss sewing for my kids, but they do still ask me to make pyjama pants, so that's some consolation.
I've been a seamstress since I was 13. My love of fabrics started with my paternal grandmother, whose attic sewing room I remember vividly. At a very early age, I used to sit by the window and watch her sew. While all of my friends were complaining about being "forced" to learn to sew in eighth grade, I was excited and looked forward to sewing class. I spent all of eleventh and twelfth grades enrolled in sewing and pattern drafting classes. I had ambitions of being a fashion designer. Sadly, school was too expensive, so I put that dream on a shelf. It didn't end my love of sewing, however. I do go through dry spells from time to time, but most of the time, I'm passionate about this craft. I love making things, and have a stash of fabric that is just begging to be turned into something wearable.
I'm also a knitter. My maternal grandmother taught me when I was about 15, but I only learned how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. She didn't teach me to read patterns, and I got bored with dishcloths, so I gave it up until 2006, when some online friends started talking about knitting, and the bug bit me. The basics came back pretty quickly, and I've since learned how to read patterns and have discovered a passion for knitting lace shawls. I'm an English style knitter. I learned that way, and though I've tried knitting Continental several times, it feels unnatural to me. I'll stick with English style, rather than making myself crazy trying to fix something that isn't broken. So far, most of my knitting has been gifted, but in the last couple of years, I've started knitting for myself more.
I'll share photos and information about the things I make, with a smattering of life stuff, photography (I'm not that good at it yet, but I am learning) and maybe a recipe or two. Enjoy.
