Reviving me and timeless techniques with fresh makes. I always sew for the season that we are actually in. I like the instant gratification of wearing my new make the next day. Here in inland So Cal, the weather will be warm until October, so I am still in the market for easy wearing summer dresses. I am sharing with you my new Fresh Make that will help get me through the dog days of summer. The fabric I used was purchased online at Fabricworm. The bodice is fully lined.

The joy of sustainable urban farming. One Fish, Two Fish. Like shooting fish in a barrel.

Through the eyes of needles and potatoes. Today, my family and I were on pear duty. We had harvested two heaping laundry baskets full, and two more big paper sacks. I felt pretty accomplished! So this is how to make two kinds of delicious pear jam.

The Joy of the House to Myself. This nearly broke me first time round but second time round I knew what to expect and found it much easier. The fabric mule husband has just come back from LA with a couple of yards of lawn, which would be lovely for this top. Just before Easter, recovering .