The blog began as a way for readers to follow Hirsch’s progress as she stitched all 14 fashions from the iconic 1950s sewing book Vogue’s New Book for Better Sewing (a Julie & Julia–esque experiment for the modern sewist)
The modern patterns in this book help solve those issues with clearly illustrated color schematics and tips on color harmony
offbeat exercises
With help from Mary Helen Leonard
and roving yarns in the 20 fashion-forward designs from knitwear designer Linda Zemba Burhance
Christmas Ornaments to Crochet: 31 Festive and Fun-to-Make Designs for a Handmade Holiday Modern Quilt The blog began as aSmall in size, but big in design and holiday fun, each of these small, portable projects can be created in no more than a few hours. Crochet one or two for quick handmade ornaments, or create one of Kreiner's Christmas themed ornament sets such as The North Pole, Christmas Goodies, Fun in the Snow, Baby's First Christmas, Woodland Friends or even a full Nativity Series. Best of all, you can give your ornaments a personal touch with handmade ornament