My name is Amy Stanton and I am a blogger from Seattle, WA. If you enjoy beautiful photographs, personal essays, book reviews, travel logs, and brag posts about sewing and knitting projects, then we are going to hit it off. ♥
Like most other people with access to a sewing machine, I have stitched up a fair number of masks since the COVID-19 pandemic began. When trying to decide which of the many available patterns to use, I considered the input of my partner, who works in a medical clinic and volunteers for the community health […]
My wardrobe is in a dire need of a refresh. It’s been a year or so since I’ve sewn much, due to a lot of major things going on behind the scenes, and I’m not a prolific shopper, so some of my favorite pieces are starting to wear out. I have identified a handful of […]
I’m so completely chuffed. I made a handbag! I didn’t think I had it in me to sew through thick layers of finicky materials like vinyl and foam stabilizer. I’m notoriously bad with a hammer and screwdriver. But I did it and I don’t think it looks too shabby… Pattern Description: “Miss Maggie’s Handbag is […]