A new pattern that combines yarns for a soft yet sturdy garment, with texture, cables, and a tunic length.

The Camden Coat is the final sewing pattern in By Hand Serial’s Return to Maine Collection. Thoughtful styling and details make this coat both functional and beautiful.

Another version of my Walk in the Woods Pullover, knit with two gorgeous naturally dyed yarns for a soft and rustic finish.

I had better luck with this Gregoria Fibers pattern, and I like the look of the stitch pattern and the fit of the wide-cuff sleeves.

The newest knitting pattern release for By Hand Serial’s Return to Maine Collection, the Welted Turtleneck is a beautiful study in form and texture.

The companion piece to the Acadia Duster, the Acadia Shift Dress features a loose, comfortable fit, with center pin tucks to provide a flattering drape.

My newest sewing pattern designed for By Hand Serial’s Return to Maine Collection, the Acadia Duster is so versatile! Wear it alone or as an overdress, sew it in everything from wool coating to drapey linen, wear it as a dress for more formal events, or dress it down over jeans or overalls. This one piece can fulfill so many roles in your wardrobe!

Snowshoeing on frozen Hobbs Pond

Knit cardigan: the final piece of a made-by-hand outfit.

One of the many wonderful things about Maine is that it is truly beautiful in all four seasons, and winter is no exception.

Beautiful fabric to work with, but the simple pattern doesn’t give me the end result I had envisioned.

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.