April Showers Bring...Spring Totes!

Marta's Pink and Gold "Lilly"-inspired Tote Cynthia's Soft Blue Star Tote

Lauren's Petite Paisley Tote

Vanessa's Multi Polka-dot Tote

Deidre's Damask Print Tote

We are off to a TOTE-aly great start in the sewing intensive that started last night! Everyone made a fabulous tote bag and learned some basic how-to with the sewing machine. I love the fabrics everyone chose! Next week is vintage inspired aprons...I'm very excited to see fabric selections for these!

Spring Sewing at Abeille

Jessica's fabulous a-line skirt Lindsay's darted top to her maxi dress

Jonathan made 4 great pillow cases

We have just one more class left! Jessica is making a lap top case for her husband in adorable space-themed fabric from Gather Here (a new sewing and knitting shop in Cambridge, which I am dying to go check out). Jonathan is thinking about making a skirt. Lindsay will continue with her violet maxi dress. I can't wait to see how all these projects turn out! Stay tuned!

Sunday Afternoon Sewing

It was just me and Jessica on Sunday. What a great, laid-back class! Above is Jessica's adorable tote. Above are some of Jessica's 6 darts! Gorgeous!

The whole beautiful skirt almost in completion!

Just hem and waistband to go.

LOVE this fabric!

Crafty Sightings in Chicago

Classic Bean Shot. Chagall's Windows - Absolutely Amazing!

Sliding Snow on the Bean.

Painted Trees.

Handmade Undies at Renegade Handmade.

Renegade Handmade was amazing! So many beautiful handmade goods and so much color!

Feather earrings at Renegade.

Handmade soap with vintage inspired labels.

Springy screen printed pillow! Great colors!

Birch Bark Cuffs - love love love these!

And finally the beautiful paper covered window hangings at the Chicago Diner.

The Chicago Diner has the best vegan comfort food! So delicious! Vegan milk shakes, macaroni and cheese, gravy, soy sausage...we may have gone more than once over the course of our stay...

Blossoms on the Body

What better way to greet spring than oversized flower pins? These gorgeous flowers are all from EmersonMade. They can be dressed up or absolutely casual. These flowers are all handmade and so pretty! I love them. The perfect DIY project for welcoming the spring sunshine!

Sew Fabulous!

What is a sewing blog without as many sewing puns as possible? Sew lame, that's what! We had a great class last Sunday. Everyone finished up thier FABULOUS aprons (pictures below). Jessica began work on her a-line skirt, zipper and darts to come next week! Lindsay began pinning her violet zippered maxi dress (with customized added length). Jonathan worked diligently on his awesome apron and did some mechanical work on his machine. I am sew excited to see how all these projects come out! I know they will be fantastic! Jessica's lovely lemon apron (made for her grandmother!)

Jonathan's awesome black floral and pink apron

Lindsay's charming damask print apron with gorgeous pleated ruffle!

Jonathan's fantastic tote bags, perfect for sewing supplies!

Snowy Start to Spring Sewing

It may have snowed on the first day of our New England spring, but at least we have some fabulous vibrant spring fabrics to remind us that spring is really just around the corner. So far, we have completed some fantastic tote bags (Lindsay's is pictured on the right) and are in the process of completing some great vintage inspired aprons. Below are photos of Jessica's charming lemon and white lace apron, Lindsay's turquoise damask print apron, and John's graphic floral apron. Stay tuned for more gorgeous projects! And keep on thinking spring!