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  • The shape of things.

    The shape of things.

    The next steps in the Wardrobe Architecture series (read my intro to this series here) had me exploring a topic that I know quite well, but rarely follow through on. That topic is silhouette. I know my silhouette.  No matter my weight, no matter my age, it’s one thing that really hasn’t changed in a good…

    Cortney (she/her)

    October 17, 2017
    sewing, wardrobe architect
    goals, making, sewing
  • At the very core.

    At the very core.

    I’ve been doing some thinking. I feel as if I am a “SQUIRREL!” maker. I generally purchase yarn that fits my mood at the moment. I generally make patterns that are new and shiny or just fit a skein of yarn I want to use. I feel myself going that direction with sewing garments, as…

    Cortney (she/her)

    October 16, 2017
    life stuff, wardrobe architect
    goals, knitting, sewing
  • Speaking of catching up.

    Speaking of catching up.

    It seems like ages since I wrote a regular ol’ blog post. You know the kind, where I just chatter along about the things I’ve been working on? Well buckle up and grab a cup of something hot and tasty, this is going to be a long one. Let’s start with the dresses. I made…

    Cortney (she/her)

    October 12, 2017
    knitting, sewing
    garment sewing, kids, knitting, making, sewing, sock knitting, socks, year of making, yearofmaking
  • Catching up.

    Catching up.

    Visiting home often means catching up on things. Always it’s catching up with loved ones–updates on life, work, family, and news great and small. This year, I’ve also been playing catch up on birthdays. Partly I can’t get my act together to finish things in time to mail them and partly I like to give…

    Cortney (she/her)

    October 11, 2017
    life stuff, quilting
    gifting, gifts, making, quilting, year of making, yearofmaking
  • Judge and Crystal.

    Judge and Crystal.

    My little brother married the woman that nobody can imagine him being without ten years ago. We were all much younger then and a lot has happened since. In some ways, I think we all finished growing up together. Sometimes it seems bizarre that it’s been ten whole years that they’ve been married. At the…

    Cortney (she/her)

    October 9, 2017
    cross stitching, life stuff
    cross stitch, gifting, gifts, making, yearofmaking
  • Rising Dawn Shawl

    Rising Dawn Shawl

    This shawl is blocked and big and beautiful. It felt like a monumental task to finish this one and I am so happy with it. The pattern is Rising Dawn, by Stephen West. It’s my first ever finished #westknit! It’s a really well written, clever pattern. I used a kit dyed especially for this shawl…

    Cortney (she/her)

    September 28, 2017
    knitting
    knitting, making, yearofmaking
  • Busy weekend.

    Busy weekend.

    I’ve been working on a lot of things. Quilts, socks, shawls, dresses. I feel a little scattered again, but I’m really enjoying making progress on all of these projects. Friday night, I started prepping my Moneta Dress. The fabric came in, so I washed that, and I printed out the pattern and put it together.…

    Cortney (she/her)

    September 27, 2017
    knitting, quilting, sewing
    knitting, making, quilting, sewing, yearofmaking
  • Jelly Roll Slice Quilt Top

    Jelly Roll Slice Quilt Top

    I finally bit the bullet and did it. I reserved a day on the long arm at my LQS. I have two quilts ready to go, just laying on top of the yarn stash judging me. They are the Layer Cake Pop and Jelly Roll Twist from back in the spring. I’m really excited to…

    Cortney (she/her)

    September 21, 2017
    quilting, sewing
    goals, making, quilting, sewing, yearofmaking
  • It’s tough to know what you don’t know.

    It’s tough to know what you don’t know.

    I’ve been thinking about learning to sew garments for a while now. I am really enjoying sewing and learning, so this seems like a natural next step. There are also a lot of inspiring knitter/sewists out there, and I’d like to join their ranks! After a fair bit of research, I settled on the Sorbetto…

    Cortney (she/her)

    September 14, 2017
    sewing
    garment sewing, goals, handmade wardrobe, making, sewing, year of making
  • Scattered.

    Scattered.

    Over the last week or so, I’ve been dabbling. A little of this, a little of that. Some secrets, some projects that I can shout from the rooftops. I’ve been working on my 13th pair of socks. They’re on the back burner for a few other things at the moment, but I’ve knit one and…

    Cortney (she/her)

    September 7, 2017
    cross stitching, knitting
    cross stitch, gifts, goals, knitting, making, sock knitting, yearofmaking
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