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Today’s sewing has consisted of:

1 hour cobbling Lucy’s Sheepie (her security blanket) back together – she has many, many sheepies, but only one Sheepie 😉 – it is really disintegrating at a rapid rate…

1 hour making alterations to a RTW tee that Harry bought for himself the other day. Rosie (unfortunately) has introduced both the boys to her…[Read more]

Today’s sewing has consisted of:

1 hour cobbling Lucy’s Sheepie (her security blanket) back together – she has many, many sheepies, but only one Sheepie 😉 – it is really disintegrating at a rapid rate…

1 hour making alterations to a RTW tee that Harry bought for himself the other day. Rosie (unfortunately) has introduced both the boys to her…[Read more]

Today’s sewing has consisted of:

1 hour cobbling Lucy’s Sheepie (her security blanket) back together – she has many, many sheepies, but only one Sheepie 😉 – it is really disintegrating at a rapid rate…

1 hour making alterations to a RTW that Harry bought for himself the other day. Rosie (unfortunately) has introduced both the boys to her…[Read more]

Rice and coconut crêpes are a staple breakfast at my place. This is a super easy recipe that takes ten minutes to whip up. I think all the ingredients would be available at an Indian store.

In a blender process 1 cup rice flour, 3 heaped tablespoon grated coconut (fresh or frozen), 1 cup Luke warm water. Blend till really smooth. Add another 1/2…[Read more]

Ooh, those look great. I love her videos, she’s got this kind of funny, quirky way of talking about things.

http://susankhalje.com/shop/japanese-needles/

I wasn’t sure what the difference was between the #8 and #9, looks like it’s length.

And oh, they are Japanese.

http://www.tulip-japan.co.jp/kyoutsu%28englis%29/syugei/nuibari.html

Kind of an amazing page, worth a look. I’ve never seen so much detail on needles before.

This was on my mind recently too. I thought there must be some kind of upgraded hand sewing needles. I found some at a Japanese fabric shop called Tulip brand (though I wonder whether they’re Korean as they had some specifically for pojagi, in addition to others).

http://www.hancocks-paducah.com/SHOP-BY-BRAND/Tulip-Hiroshima-Needles_2

They feel…[Read more]

I have a Juki and love it!

I have a Juki and love it!

After some more deliberation, I think I’ve decided.
Juki tl2000qi straight stitch,
Juki HZLf300 everything else machine,
And Juki MO654de overlocker. And I think I’ve found somewhere to test them out. 🙂

If I’m going with juki I might as well make it the full set!

After some more deliberation, I think I’ve decided.
Juki tl2000qi straight stitch,
Juki HZLf300 everything else machine,
And Juki MO654de overlocker. And I think I’ve found somewhere to test them out. 🙂

If I’m going with juki I might as well make it the full set!

The Hula Hoop skirt? With a knotted Sketchbook shirt?

I think once it hit Pinterest it went a bit crazy. The explore thing is a bit strange. The odd photo I have had ‘marked’ was not even particularly good.

I love it when people put up sizing and measurements, so helpful!

@jay 1965vw, you bet me to it! 🙂

I am so glad you have found a house, machines next.

@jay 1965vw, you bet me to it! 🙂

I am so glad you have found a house, machines next.

Jan15 🙂

Jan15 🙂

Hey! Can anyone tell me the coupon code that is available right now for the o+s best of 2014? I got the email but now it’s saying “message has no content”. Blerg! Thanks for any help!! I saw the new Bento tee tutorial on the blog today and was reminded that I need to snap that pattern up!