Amazing Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Joins the Family!

Friends, something wonderful happened to me last week: I purchased a vintage sewing machine that has stolen my heart.

10-Year Blogiversary + 5 Reasons I Still Blog

Friends, last week marked my 10-year blogiversary.

Modeling the Eighties Jacket + How Much Did This Actually Cost?

Ta da!

The 1980's Jacket Project

It's always interesting to me to trace the origins of my sewing projects.

Mismatched Plaid -- YEA or NAY?

Readers, last week while I was walking my dogs I captured the back of what I thought was a very unusual plaid coat. 

The Environmental Impact of Home Sewing: Should We Care?

Readers, hardly a day goes by when we're not reminded in the media about the environmental crisis.

Saying Good-bye to the Chelsea Flea Market

Friends, it's never easy to say good-bye to something or someone you love.

"A Stylish Guide to Classic Sewing" Book Review

Last week I had the pleasure of having lunch with sewing blogger and published author Sarah Gunn, who was visiting NYC from her home in South Carolina.

SAVE THE DATE -- MPB Day WINTER FROLIC 2020!

Readers, I know it's still December.

Oh, Joy: My First Bernina Serger!

Friends, it has happened again!

A New Shirt for Thanksgiving

Readers, it's always nice to have something new to wear for the holidays, don't you agree?

OCTOBER SURPRISE: My vintage Bernina 830 Record!

Readers, just when you thought this month was going to be another run-of-mill October, look what recently landed in my life!

My First-Ever BAG!

Ten years of sewing and I've never made a bag?

Crinkle Cotton Thai Fisherman Pants + Vacation Outfits!

Readers, I'm back from a week's vacation in Provincetown, Massachusetts, and looking forward to getting back to my sewing machines: September is National Sewing Month, after all!

Peter & Michael's Singer Featherweight Shirt Photo Shoot!

Readers, just two weeks ago I stumbled on two very wonderful Robert Kaufman Singer Featherweight quilting cottons.