Sevilla First Impressions
If you follow me on Instagram, you probably know that I have been in Sevilla, or Seville, Spain, for just over a week. I am here for work, that pesky PhD research refuses to do itself, but I have off … Continued
Panoramas of 2017
I first became interested in making panoramic photos (that is, a wide image assemble together from several individual photographs taken in succession) about 14 years ago. Back then we needed specialty software to stitch the panorama, which I was happy … Continued
Easy, Philadelphia-Style Mint Ice Cream
I have a vivid memory of eating mint ice cream while sitting on a stool at the counter of the bar-cum-cafeteria in the small town where I spent my early childhood. It must have been before 1989 because goodness knows … Continued
I’m Booked Canvas Tote
A few months ago I saw a really cute tote with appliqued books online somewhere and I thought it was adorable. Ever since, I’ve wanted to make a canvas tote but I wanted to embroider it rather than applique. I … Continued
Papercut Patterns Kyoto Sweater
If I haven’t said it a thousand times I haven’t said it once: I am a sucker for ruffles. In the least year, I have also come to love drop shoulders and sewing and wearing knits. So, when I saw … Continued
Flannel-Lined Kids’ Pants
Kids grow like weeds, and to add insult to injury, somehow my son manages to tear ALL OF HIS PANTS at the knee, usually the right knee. Between that and the crazy fast growth, my son seems to be perpetually … Continued
Grainline Studio Morris Blazer and Graduate School Musings
I don’t know if you’ve noticed that I go through periods where I sew a lot, then through periods where I sew nothing. This is reflected in the blog posts, where I’ll have several sewn items in a row followed … Continued
Papercut Patterns: Sapporo Coat
Coats are one of my favorite piece of clothing to admire. I have loved coats my entire adult life, but for most of that life I have lived in places where they were not needed (hhmm…South Florida?). So, when I … Continued
Jalie 2795: Kids’ Jacket
Earlier this year, in the spring, I bought some baby blue sweatshirt fleece with the intent to make my son a hoodie. He’s been wearing a Disney one for a few years and he’s outgrown it by a lot. The … Continued
Cremitas de Leche, or Cuban Milk Cream Sweets
There is an old adage that says there is no limit to the things you can accomplish when you are supposed to be doing something else. And boy, do I resemble that adage! Well, I would, if I was actually … Continued
Photographic Art Prints Now Available!
Drum roll, please!!!!! After MUCH debating, researching, and thinking, I decided to offer gallery-quality prints from my photography! If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook then chances are you already know, but if not, consider yourself informed! … Continued
Victoria Sponge Cake
I have a huge sweet tooth, and my favorite thing to do in the kitchen is bake. I suppose I got that from my parents, who met while studying in pastry school. They never practiced as pastry chefs, but I … Continued