Last Sunday was the 2026 Move to Cure ALS BC Walk. We had some wonderfully hot weather – most of us had to hide in the shade of the trees or under the tents until the Walk! We always try to make a good couple of days out of it, hanging out with family is…
Category: Sewing
My two Cardigans for #MeMadeMay!
Now these two are old UFO’s! Believe me, it took a while for me to figure out which pattern I was even sewing up, since I only had the cut fabric pieces, and nothing else, put away in my little bin. I finally figured out which pattern it was when I found these photos from…
My Toronto Tee and Citrus Leggings for #MeMadeMay
I have been busy sewing clothes this month for myself for #MeMadeMay. I found a small container of UFO’s (unfinished projects) and decided they would be sewn up this month… or else! I have no clue how long these 4 garments have been sitting there, cut out but unsewn, and I couldn’t neglect them any…
Busy times! Today I am sewing with my Singer 421G.
Sad news! My Favourite Sewing Machine, my Janome MC8200QCP SE had to be taken into the Shop. There was a new humming noise while I was sewing. I am confident that it just needs a good cleaning since it has been a while since I had it serviced. Fingers crossed! With “sad” eyes, they told…
Join Us for #MeMadeMay: Celebrating Handmade Creations
Just to prove to certain family members that were asking… I did it! I cleaned the guest bedroom! I have a sewing corner in a big, bright, cheery bedroom, and a large sewing storage closet in a smaller guest bedroom. My cutting table and pressing mat are in the smaller guest bedroom too. I end…
Kata Bag Sewing Pattern: Tester Photos Revealed
Would you like to see some Testers’ Photos? Sure! First, where did I get the idea for the Kata Bag sewing pattern? This one was an easy one. A friend asked me if I could re-create a bag of hers. She used it for years and it was getting quite worn! I collected a few…