Christmas Wish List

Tis the season for gift giving and merriment!  I’m just about done figuring out the gifts for everyone on my list (still have one more to make!) but I’ve been thinking about all of the amazing sewing patterns and goodies out there that caught my attention this year and that I’d love to have.  There’s been some hint dropping and nudging, so I’m keeping my fingers crossed that Santa puts at least one of this under the tree this year.  A sewist/knitter can dream, right?

The Anise pattern by Colette is totally adorable and knowing how awesome the instructions for Colette patterns are, I feel pretty comfortable tackling this pattern as my first sewn jacket.

Papercut Patterns is one of my new favorite indie pattern companies – I’m actually waiting for a pattern to arrive in the mail as I write this.  The Undercover Hood looks like such a comfy garment, I think I’d make it out of a navy and grey striped knit.

I’m really digging the new Briar pattern by Megan Nielsen!  It’s a slouchy style top but looks like it would be something that’s cute as well as comfy…are you seeing a trend here in my sewing pattern wish list items?  I love that you can buy this pattern in a kit – plus it comes with this awesome “I Make Fashion” tote bag (want that, too!).

This awesome mug caught my eye as it made the rounds on Pinterest.  I need another mug like a hole in the head but come on, this mug is perfect!  It’s almost required for my sewing studio.

I noticed a void in my sewing scissors collection – applique scissors.  I don’t do applique, (not yet at least), but these nifty little scissors would be handy for grading seams.

I really haven’t had much success using chalk to mark my fabric and use marking pencils instead, but these chalk pens seem pretty rad.  Plus look at all the pretty colors!

I’ve been hard-core knitting for ten years now and I still don’t own this book, which pretty much is a requirement to own for all serious knitters.  How is it possible that I don’t have it?  That needs to change.

There’s never such a thing as too many project bags when it comes to knitting.  I love the sling style of this bag and the design.

I think I shrieked out loud when I learned that such a thing as Nancy Drew fabric panels exist!  I’m such a Nancy Drew fan and read so many of them when I was in elementary school – I even had a phase where I used to carry around binoculars and pretend to be a detective/spy.  I don’t even know what I’d make with this, maybe some kind of tote bag or Kindle case, but this fabric is way too awesome to miss out on.

Lastly, no wish list would be complete without a gift card to Mood – the mecca of fabric stores.  I’m so glad they have an online store since I only get my Mood fix twice a year when I either visit my sister or go to New York for work.

What’s on your wishlist this year?  Have you been naughty or nice?

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Holiday Gift Guide – Sewing Edition


xmas gift guide sewing

1. The Colette Sewing Handbook, $29.99 – Learn five sewing fundamentals to complete five projects with ease.  Plus, the patterns are gorgeous (as well as Colette patterns in general)!
2. Gingher 8 in. Dressmaker’s Shears, $36.99 – Professional dressmakers shears that will make precise, crisp fabric cuts and last a long time
3. Thread Carousel, $99.95 – Keep spools of thread organized and tangle-free 
4. Cupcake Pincushion Ring, $22 – Because regular pincushion are boring and not cute
5. Alexander Henry Perfect Pattern, $10.75/yd – Perfect for any seamstress!  I used some of this fabric to make a sewing machine cover, but could see this for other uses like cafe curtains for a sewing studio
6. Buttonhole Cutting Set, $9 – Opening buttonholes is easy with this three piece kit, no more worries about cutting too far!  Take it from someone who knows…
7. Sublime Stitching Ultimate Embroidery Kit, $33 – Everything a new or experienced stitcher would need, plus choose your own pattern set, thread palette, and textile option
8. Sidewinder Bobbin Winder, $34.99 – Saves the time and effort it takes to un-thread your sewing machine to wind a bobbin
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Holiday Gift Guide – Knitter Edition

holiday gift guide for knitters

1. Herdy Peep Mug, $15 – Sheep inspired kitchenware from the UK


2. Della Q Theo Circular Needle Case, $44 – A compact solution to organize circular needle collections. Made of striped or solid taffeta with numbered pockets to store different needle sizes.  I’ve given ones as gifts to my mom and sister, this needle case is fantastic!

3. Lantern Moon Sheep Sherpa, $17.95 – Because every knitter needs a cute sidekick to hold the necessities

4. Lantern Moon Ladybug Stitch Markers, $7.35 – I love using these in my knitting since they always make me smile when I look at them.  A cuter alternative to boring plastic stitch markers,

5. Rebecca Danger Zombie Monster Knitting Kit, $24 – Monsters + Knitting = Rad

6. Knit Collage Pixie Dust Yarn, $37 – A few skeins of this sparkly mohair and wool yarn could make a gorgeous lap blanket or festive scarf

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Instead of a cheesy card, whip up some of these cute and easy felt hearts from The Purl Bee. That’s all for today!

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Happy Halloween!

Halloween Cliparts

Have a go at a Jack-o-Lantern tea cozy or a knitted witch doll. More free Halloween patterns can be found here.

And what am I doing for Halloween today, you ask? I’m throwing on a pair of cat ears and a tail. Oh yes, dressing up is encouraged at work today!

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