I loved this beautiful linen/merino yarn from South Africa in the skeins, but knit up, I’m not as enthused about how the colors represent.

This fabric from Blackbird Fabrics sews up into the perfect pair of basic leggings.

Branching out to different yarns and different patterns doesn’t always give me the end result I’m hoping for.

December’s sewing pattern release for the Return to Maine is the Machias Trousers

December’s knitting pattern release for the Return to Maine Collection is the Lubec Pullover

Sunrise at Rockport Harbor welcomes the new year

This time, I tried knitting socks from Bluefaced Leicester on small needles AND double-stranded - all in an attempt to make my socks a little more durable.

And just like that, each morning is below freezing here in Maine and the beauty of winter is everywhere.

November’s knitting pattern release for the Return to Maine Collection is the Gander Cardigan

November’s sewing pattern release for the Return to Maine Collection is the Sly Pocket Skirt

Hikes on Crescent Beach and Prout’s Neck Cliff Walk were the perfect way to celebrate a cold but beautifully sunny Thanksgiving weekend.

Box Pleat Top, a new sewing pattern for the Return to Maine Collection

Box Pleat Top, a new knitting pattern released as part of By Hand Serial’s Return to Maine Collection

Mid-coast Maine is my home base . . . for now

Hiking, biking, kayaking, farmers markets, fall foliage, and maple creme doughnuts are the perfect way to explore autumn in NH and VT.

A quick and easy hat, knit up in time for cool fall evenings.