paradise

paradise

I'm Ann. I've been sewing since I was 9. My first project was a denim wrap skirt. Thrifting is a way of life for me - both eco-chic and financially savvy.

Chic Mom Capes

  Chic Mom Capes by asiegle featuring ballet flats I think the greatest invention for moms has to be the poncho or cape. MY mom thought so as well, and she gave me an awesome sewing pattern for a poncho…

Date Bike – a poem

Red trees Red barns Red cars We ride through fall Pedal pedal pedalpedalpedal C o a s t   In concert On a tandem Together we ride My (bike) lover and I Pedal, pedal, pedalpedalpedal C o a s t…

Burda style sailor pants

Vintage black buttons, peach twill. Coffee. Loving today’s session sewing the wideleg sailor pants. I’m adding black stitch trim along the top and pocket edges, as well as the back and side waistbands. Although the vintage buttons are awesome, I…

The Paris boucle shopping bag.

If you’re buying fabric overseas, get the bag. I have to say this is as much a souvenir as the fabric itself. I recall Anvers being this eclectic neighborhood of junk shops, closeout shops, fabric stores and the higher you…

August, stay a while

August is the busiest month of the summer. And the one I have the least money in. Besides being the 9th annual Tour de Road America, our bike ride to fight cancer (brought to you by 12 volunteers including a…