Good News, Bad News

Friends, the mask wearing continues here in New York City and, naturally, so does the mask making.

A Mask for Cathy + MORE!

"Don't let Covid kill your glamour!"

Mask Maker, Mask Maker, Make Me a Mask!

Readers. the mask making continues.

Who Is That Masked Man?

Friends, I know I'm a little late to mask making.

A Run on Sewing Machines? + Project UPDATES!

Readers, is it possible -- could there actually be a run on sewing machines?

Peanuts Pandemic Photo Shoot!

Friends, I know I should be wearing a matching home-sewn mask but this scarf will have to do for the time being.

Happiness is a Peanuts Shirt - PART 1

Greetings, readers, from my home quarantine to yours!

Window Shopping on Fifth Avenue During a Pandemic

Readers, today I went running up to Central Park and on the way I stopped to take in some store windows on Fifth Avenue.

Muslining a Vintage Swimsuit, New Shoes, + More Movie Links!

When I'm self-isolating I indulge myself in ways I otherwise might not.

Holding it Together (with WONDER CLIPS) + More Movie Links!

Friends, when I read that Amazon was holding off on shipping orders of non-essentials, I assumed this bag of 100 generic "Wonder" style clips I'd ordered last week would be delayed for who knows how long.

Let's Go to the Movies!

Friends, I don't have anything sewing-related I want to share today so let's talk old movies.

Sewing-related (and non-sewing related) UPDATES

Friends, it's hard to believe our MPB Winter Frolic was only nine days ago--New York City already feels like a very different place.

MPB Day WINTER FROLIC 2020 -- Keep Calm and Buy Fabric!

Friends, I certainly don't want to make light of the serious global health threat represented by the Coronavirus, aka COVID-19, not to be confused with Product 19, the popular Kellogg's breakfast cereal of yore.


What Shall I Wear to the Winter Frolic?

Readers, I can hardly believe it but the MPB Day Winter Frolic is this coming Saturday, March 7th!  (Details can be found here.)

Sewing Machines on Craigslist: The Good, The Bad, and the Rusty

In my experience, Craigslist is an excellent resource for sewing machines, vintage or otherwise.