The sky’s the limit when choosing which yarn(s) and (colors) to knit up in this fun, flattering pullover with flirty fringe!

A newly drafted dress pattern for Issue #13 of By Hand Serial, the Mendocino Dress sews up beautifully in all sorts of lightweight fabrics, from double gauze to cotton to linen.

An apron sewed from waxed canvas, completed with leather straps and metal rivets, gives a professional, durable edge to a familiar look.

A great, go-anywhere project bag sewn from durable and sturdy waxed canvas, lined with a pop of color and decked out with leather and metal rivets.

A new sewing pattern for the most comfortable, flattering, and fun-to-wear summertime overalls

Road trip down Highway 101 to Napa

Handknit socks are one of life’s little luxuries :)

Sometimes the most beautiful flowers are the ones that I didn’t even have to plant :)

Lightweight summer tee in a neutral color, to pair with my hand sewn linen pants and skirts.

One-of-a-kind hand painted version of my Farmers Market Tote Bag, by my talented youngest daughter.

A quick trip to the Oregon coast for hiking and beach walking.

Light-as-air summer cardigan, showcasing both sock yarn and a yummy suri alpaca laceweight.

Block quilt sewn from the softest double gauze fabrics, highlighting your favorite summer floral print.

Knitting pattern for fingerless mitts with thoughtful touches, including turned edges at the fingertips and the optional additional of a decorative silk ribbon.

The practical and durable Farmers Market Tote is sewn from sturdy canvas and accented with leather and metal rivets.

Drawing inspiration from a classic quilting pattern, this shawl is knit as individual squares and triangles and then seamed together to create a beautifully cohesive color study.

My pattern for the Tea Towel Picnic Blanket has just been published in By Hand Serial’s Special Release No. 1: In The Garden.

Spring blooms in the Pacific Northwest

Lupine in spring bloom along the Springwater Trail near Oaks Bottom.