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Madeleine Mini Bloomers

Sarai at Collette Patterns shares this handsome pattern for bloomers. I would love to make a pair for myself, but right now my sewing skills max out at simple tab curtains. She also posted some images of bloomers that her readers have made. Pretty and feminine. I wonder if they’re comfortable.

How-To: Easy Ribbon Rosettes

Delicate embellishments are a classic way to spruce up just about anything. I remember having tiny pink ribbon roses on my favorite pinafore when I was young, and the dainty trend is retuning in a big way. Materials: Wide wired ribbon, about 1′ Thin ribbon, about 2′ Large eye needle Thread a large eye needle […]

Knitting Needle Roll

Organization is not my strong suit. My knitting needles are stashed in various places around my room, and when I need to find a specific size of needles, I have to visit all the possible hiding places to find them. Heck, I don’t even know all the sizes I own! I know this will eventually […]