This season of Top Stitchers has been a true challenge for me- as a sewist, as a dreamer and within myself, personally. My challenge prompt was to create an Over the Top look for boys using a song about birds (or other winged creatures) as inspiration. I present to you, Angels Among Us, a beautiful collaboration [...]
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Violette Field Threads Summer Collection: Allie Top and Shorts
Hey all! I am super duper excited to share with you this darling top and short set I made from a new pattern in the Violette Field Threads Summer Collection (releasing this Thursday! EEEeeeks!). The collection is jam packed with some adorable styles for summer: tops, dresses, shorts, rompers and even a Mom & Me [...]
The 50th State Fair!
Each year, the Aloha Stadium hosts a state fair on Oahu that boasts of carnival rides, interesting shows and enjoyable carnival food. This year happened to be the 50th anniversary of the fair, and many local photographers set out to capture the excitement and nostalgia. Hailey Faria, of Hailey Faria Photography and I put our heads together [...]
Talk About a Winner!!!

I recently was so graciously given the opportunity to test another knock-out pattern by Little Lizard King, and it is making me literally *SQUEAL* in excitement! I sewed up my first take, in a tunic length, using some spare knit/woven I had on hand and have been hoping to use up. The sailboat print is [...]