While I’d love for everything around here to be charcoal linen and nani iro polka dots, the fact is that I’ve got really opinionated kids. And their opinion is that rainbow stretch knit is the bestest thing evar. So, in an effort to get them to actually wear what I make, I’ve compromised my beliefs. …
Archives for October 2012
KCWC Day 1: Color Blocked Cardi
KCWC Day Numero Uno is a color-blocked Greenpoint Cardigan! I’ve had this version on my mind since I decided to do a cardigan pattern. Somehow it was better in my head, where I was envisioning a more subtle ‘ombre’ look (please pronounce ‘ombre’ in the voice of Antonio Bandaras, as I intended). But I just…
Where I create & KCWC
I spent a few hours* the other day cleaning up my sewing area, so I thought it was a good time to snap some pictures and show you guys what it looks like. Because I know you’ve just been chewing your collective nails down waiting for this information. The wait is over! You’ll notice right…
Humble Beginnings: A New Venture
So this is the thing: I’ve started a shop. It’s not something that I’m ready to share with the internet at large, but I wanted to let you, our very faithful followers, know. I’m starting small. Like, really small. Like, I only have 1 thing for sale right now small. I really really wanted everything…
Guest at Little Kids Grow: On NOT Balancing
Shannon of Little Kids Grow is doing a series on Moms. Specifically, Moms motivating other Moms by sharing their perspectives. She asked some questions about how I do what I do and I was happy to answer. My particular category was “balance” but my response is more about how I avoid looking for balance at…