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Skimmer Dresses & Rock-n-Roll: Stitching My Way Back Home

After years with Woolie Sparrow, I’m returning to skimmer dresses and rock-n-roll. IU've treid to deny it, but the pandemic reminded me that mid-century joy, easy tailored fashion, beatnik musings, and casseroles with character, has always been my true creative home. So here begins Stitch-O-Rama Susie: a revival rooted in vintage charm, domestic dignity, and intentional living.

Getting Older · Knitting · Midlife · Sewing · Wardobe Crafting · Wardrobe Overhaul

Rediscovering My Style Through Seasons of Life

For years, I dressed for work in structured, business-appropriate pieces like Old Navy Pixie Pants, button-downs, and the occasional blazer or skirt. When the office relaxed its dress code to business casual, I found myself defaulting to jeans and a simple top. Then the pandemic hit, and like many people, my wardrobe shifted dramatically. First… Continue reading Rediscovering My Style Through Seasons of Life

Crafting · Getting Older · Juggling Life · Knitting · Midlife

The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Sparrows

As the fading daylight turns golden, the house settles, and the stitches in the blanket I am making for my mum take shape, no longer just a blob. The soft yarn cascades through the skein, through busy hands and clicking knitting needles. I do not think it will be done by Mother’s Day as intended.… Continue reading The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Sparrows

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Purging The Stash and Finding Time for Creativity

When I started this blog, I had some lofty plans: Get back to my sewing machine and spend some quality time with my knitting. Blog about it, perhaps inspiring others in the process. Begin learning embroidery and hand-sewing. Create a line of knitted home items, maybe take on a knitting commission or two. Re-write the… Continue reading Purging The Stash and Finding Time for Creativity