Author Archives: Jessica
happy holidays, folks
After a marathon weekend of baking and candy making, and a long week of little sleep and much Christmas-present-crafting, I am happy to be ready to head home to my favorite people. This is hands down my favorite time of … Continue reading
gifts for girls
My sisters are pretty easy to make gifts for– I usually just create something I’d like for myself. I put my burgeoning dye skills to the test when making this shirt, and while I like the result, I definitely need … Continue reading
presents for boys
Sorry for the blog silence, everybody. I’ve been laboring away on christmas presents, because in less than a month, I will finally be back in my home state of Texas! Words can’t express how excited I am to see my … Continue reading
groat crumble
I know, it sounds more like a skin disease than the name of a dessert, but trust me– by the end of this post, you’ll be ready to dig in. These are groats. More specifically, they’re whole oat grains, complete … Continue reading
old news
Quite a while ago, I made a shirt. It’s an over-sized t-shirt in a cotton knit, and it’s based off of this pattern (with a few adjustments). I patterned the fabric using a freezer paper stencil, which is a great … Continue reading
burgers and fries
I have a friend and coworker whose love of sweet treats is rivaled only by her love of cute things. When I found out she was transferring to another location, I knew I had to create something adorably delicious for … Continue reading
numero dos
Two weeks ago was our two year anniversary. It’s crazy that it’s only been two years since I got to marry my favorite person ever, because it feels like we’ve been married years and years. The traditional second-anniversary gift is … Continue reading
feather stamps
I carved these intending to use them on fabric, but between the texture of the fabric and the thirty year old silkscreen ink I was using, I couldn’t get a print that I liked. All of my immediate family members … Continue reading
strawberry jam with a secret ingredient
I got a hot tip about some cheap strawberries last weekend. It’s a little while past the peak of their season, and sure enough, they weren’t the prettiest berries– but at 99 cents a pound, I knew they had jam-making … Continue reading
adventures in weaving, part two
This time around, I wanted to weave something more people could enjoy. So, I loaded the loom with an extra-long warp of soft cotton, and after weaving it all, I cut it into pieces and hemmed each by hand. And … Continue reading