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Stowe Bag pattern envelope with teal wave and navy fabrics, dressmaking scissors, measuring tape, and tools on white surface

Stowe Bag Supply List

Jen Beeman

Today we're talking about the supplies you'll need if you'll be following along with the Stowe Bag portion of our Holiday Sew-Along series! This project bag is super quick and...

Stowe Bag Supply List

Jen Beeman

Today we're talking about the supplies you'll need if you'll be following along with the Stowe Bag portion of our Holiday Sew-Along series! This project bag is super quick and...

Six Portside Dopp Kit fabric mockups numbered 1-6, showing options from geometric and plaid to camo and color-blocked prints

Portside Dopp Kit Fabric Inspiration

Jen Beeman

Today we're going to talk about fabric ideas for your Portside Dopp Kits. There are a ton of options for your Portside Dopp Kit - but to narrow things down...

Portside Dopp Kit Fabric Inspiration

Jen Beeman

Today we're going to talk about fabric ideas for your Portside Dopp Kits. There are a ton of options for your Portside Dopp Kit - but to narrow things down...

Portside Travel Set teal pattern envelope with indigo splatter linen, gold zipper, fusible interfacing, and sewing tools

Portside Dopp Kit Supply List

Jen Beeman

Today I'm going to discuss the supplies needed if you'd like to sew up a Portside Dopp Kit as part of our Holiday Sew-Along. We don't start until November 12th...

Portside Dopp Kit Supply List

Jen Beeman

Today I'm going to discuss the supplies needed if you'd like to sew up a Portside Dopp Kit as part of our Holiday Sew-Along. We don't start until November 12th...

Three Stowe Bags in cream woven, navy geometric, and gray linen on a wooden step stool with yarn and patterned rug

Handmade Holiday Sew-Alongs!

Jen Beeman

I can't believe I'm saying this, but the holiday season is upon us! With that in mind we've got a Holiday Sew-Along Series planned for you with two of our...

Handmade Holiday Sew-Alongs!

Jen Beeman

I can't believe I'm saying this, but the holiday season is upon us! With that in mind we've got a Holiday Sew-Along Series planned for you with two of our...

Hacked Tamarack Jacket black fabric pieces sandwiched and basted with contrasting thread to mark straight-line quilting grid

Tamarack Society Update: Part 03

Jen Beeman

I'm back today with some Tamarack Society progress to report on...I finished basting my coat! It took me quite a while longer than normal, though I'm not sure why. I...

Tamarack Society Update: Part 03

Jen Beeman

I'm back today with some Tamarack Society progress to report on...I finished basting my coat! It took me quite a while longer than normal, though I'm not sure why. I...

Handknit forest green Exeter Cardigan with shawl collar and double-breasted buttons, worn over black top against brick wall

Exeter Cardigan

Jen Beeman

Exeter Cardigan Ravelry Project LinkPattern: Exeter Cardigan by Michele WangYarn: Owl from Quince & Co. in BogNecklace: Lux from Tiro Tiro Hello everyone, meet my Exeter Cardigan! According to Ravelry...

Exeter Cardigan

Jen Beeman

Exeter Cardigan Ravelry Project LinkPattern: Exeter Cardigan by Michele WangYarn: Owl from Quince & Co. in BogNecklace: Lux from Tiro Tiro Hello everyone, meet my Exeter Cardigan! According to Ravelry...

Sculptural pleats inspiration mood board with structured folds and dramatic silhouettes in gray, white, green, and blue

Design Details: Sculptural Pleats

Jen Beeman

One of my favorite things to do on Pinterest is collect images of inspirational design details on a board, appropriately titled Design Details. Every now and then I scroll back...

Design Details: Sculptural Pleats

Jen Beeman

One of my favorite things to do on Pinterest is collect images of inspirational design details on a board, appropriately titled Design Details. Every now and then I scroll back...

Tamarack Jacket hack in cream and orange retro geometric print with brown binding, displayed on dress form with patch pockets

Tamarack Progress Update: Week 02

Jen Beeman

We've been steadily working on our Tamarack Society jackets in-between our other work so I'm here today to show off our progress so far! I spent most of last week...

Tamarack Progress Update: Week 02

Jen Beeman

We've been steadily working on our Tamarack Society jackets in-between our other work so I'm here today to show off our progress so far! I spent most of last week...

Tamarack Jacket front and back pieces in muted yellow with grid channel quilting, laid flat with autumn leaves

Tamarack Society Community Progress

Jen Beeman

Today I wanted to share a few in progress pics from the Tamarack Society Instagram hashtag! You all have so many awesome ideas and I find it super inspiring. I've...

Tamarack Society Community Progress

Jen Beeman

Today I wanted to share a few in progress pics from the Tamarack Society Instagram hashtag! You all have so many awesome ideas and I find it super inspiring. I've...

Tamarack Jacket front piece: right side in orange and brown geometric print, wrong side showing rust free-motion quilting

Tamarack Progress Update: Week 01

Jen Beeman

Hi everyone! It's time for our week 1 Tamarack Society check-in! Today I'm going to show you what Lexi and I have been up to on our Tamaracks, and I'd...

Tamarack Progress Update: Week 01

Jen Beeman

Hi everyone! It's time for our week 1 Tamarack Society check-in! Today I'm going to show you what Lexi and I have been up to on our Tamaracks, and I'd...

Mood board of quilted jacket inspiration for the Tamarack Jacket in varied styles, prints, and colorways on white background

Tamarack Quilting Ideas

Jen Beeman

Today we're going to talk about quilting patterns on our Tamarack Jackets! This is, I think, one of the most fun parts of making a Tamarack because there are so...

Tamarack Quilting Ideas

Jen Beeman

Today we're going to talk about quilting patterns on our Tamarack Jackets! This is, I think, one of the most fun parts of making a Tamarack because there are so...

Tamarack Jacket pattern with cotton fabric, batting, walking foot, quilting rulers, and sewing notions on white surface

Tamarack Society Sew-Along: Supplies & Resources

Jen Beeman

I'm so excited about how many of you are excited about this sew-along! So many beautiful Tamarack Jackets are about to be born and I cannot wait. I'm sure you...

Tamarack Society Sew-Along: Supplies & Resources

Jen Beeman

I'm so excited about how many of you are excited about this sew-along! So many beautiful Tamarack Jackets are about to be born and I cannot wait. I'm sure you...

Original Tamarack Jacket in gray beside black quilted inspiration coat, with five hack modifications listed below

Tamarack Society Sew-Along

Jen Beeman

Last week I posted an image on Instagram of a jacket I wanted to use as inspiration for a long Tamarack Jacket and you guys went wild. So many of...

Tamarack Society Sew-Along

Jen Beeman

Last week I posted an image on Instagram of a jacket I wanted to use as inspiration for a long Tamarack Jacket and you guys went wild. So many of...