Here in Southern Virginia, winter has been alarmingly mild with only a few weeks here and there of frost and absolutely no snow. However, that …
Alchemy Garden #24: What We’re Growing In 2023
March 2023
Sewing Journal #3: Japanese Peony Midi Skirt
While on my journey to create a me-made wardrobe, I started to truly appreciate the wide range of small businesses that sell gorgeous fabrics that …
Knitting and Crocheting Journal #6: Sapphire Heather Cardigan with Czech Glass Antique Buttons
In my first knitting journal entry, I briefly talked about my jewel blue cardigan. If I had to give it a more creative name (or …
Knitting and Crocheting Journal #5: Hogwarts House Scarf Work in Progress
I have one of those brains that attempts to do too much all at once. I got it from my baking career where I was …
Knitting and Crocheting Journal #4: Littlewoods Aran 2015 Work in Progress
I have always had a thing for a good Aran sweater. Most notably called an Aran jumper, this beautiful work of art got its name …
English Nottingham Lace Haul
In my attempts to seek better quality materials for my me-made wardrobe, I decided to look into one of my favorite types of textiles: lace. …
What is Slow Fashion?
Honestly, I have been ecstatic at the growing interest it slow fashion: the act of producing clothing that strives to take into consideration fabric and …
Wheat Sandwich Bread
I remember the first time I had wheat bread. It was at my grandmother’s house. When I was in elementary school, she often made me …
Funfetti Cupcakes
Also called Confetti Cake, this cake is all about the color. As its name implies, funfetti cakes are indeed fun to make because you can choose any colored sprinkles you …