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Four-panel collage: braided hair, tabby cat on desk paperwork, sewing tools flat lay, and a sailboat on the water

Where I've Been Hiding

Jen Beeman

Nothing new to show today, but I needed to get back into blogging somehow and this seemed like the best way. This flu or whatever that's been going around grabbed...

Where I've Been Hiding

Jen Beeman

Nothing new to show today, but I needed to get back into blogging somehow and this seemed like the best way. This flu or whatever that's been going around grabbed...

Sew News magazine on a wood surface beside a coffee cup, with a cover model in a pink plaid dress and sewing headlines

Fusible Interfacing for Coating

Jen Beeman

After my last post, Tips for Choosing and Working with Wool Coating, I got a ton of questions about what fusible I prefer for a project like this. Unfortunately I...

Fusible Interfacing for Coating

Jen Beeman

After my last post, Tips for Choosing and Working with Wool Coating, I got a ton of questions about what fusible I prefer for a project like this. Unfortunately I...

Person wearing red plaid Cascade Duffle Coat with black leggings, cream knit beanie, and black boots on a snowy urban street

Grainline Studio x Britex | Tips for Choosing &...

Jen Beeman

I know that sewing a full on winter coat can seem a bit intimidating but they really are a most rewarding project, and one of my favorite things to sew!...

Grainline Studio x Britex | Tips for Choosing &...

Jen Beeman

I know that sewing a full on winter coat can seem a bit intimidating but they really are a most rewarding project, and one of my favorite things to sew!...

Abandoned textile mill with bright fuchsia yarn piled on the floor, weathered turquoise walls, wooden beams, and large windows

Fruits of the Loom

Jen Beeman

Have you guys seen this NYTimes article, Fruits of the Loom yet? It's pretty amazing and a colorful glimpse into textile manufacturing in the US. According to the Times, "Christopher...

Fruits of the Loom

Jen Beeman

Have you guys seen this NYTimes article, Fruits of the Loom yet? It's pretty amazing and a colorful glimpse into textile manufacturing in the US. According to the Times, "Christopher...

Archer Pleated Popover variation in blue and cream buffalo check with dual chest pockets and rolled sleeves on a wooden hanger

Archer Appreciation Finale

Jen Beeman

Archer Appreciation Shirts from Grainline Studio on Vimeo. December 2013 was Archer Appreciation Month! So many amazing Archers were sewn, I've gathered them all into this video. I think I...

Archer Appreciation Finale

Jen Beeman

Archer Appreciation Shirts from Grainline Studio on Vimeo. December 2013 was Archer Appreciation Month! So many amazing Archers were sewn, I've gathered them all into this video. I think I...

Four people wearing completed Archer Button-Up shirts in floral, gingham, green print, and gray fabrics at a sewing class

Lillstreet Archer Wrap Up & New Class

Jen Beeman

Last night was the final night of my Lillstreet Arts Center Archer Class! I was a little bit terrified to teach this class, it's the first class I've ever taught,...

Lillstreet Archer Wrap Up & New Class

Jen Beeman

Last night was the final night of my Lillstreet Arts Center Archer Class! I was a little bit terrified to teach this class, it's the first class I've ever taught,...

Winter mood board with a snowy log cabin, navy and terracotta pillows, canvas log basket, ceramic mugs, and a quilted throw

Cozy Up

Jen Beeman

cabin / teapot / pillows / quilt / teacup / log basket We've been stuck in a bit of a cold spell (breaking today!) here in Chicago and I've been...

Cozy Up

Jen Beeman

cabin / teapot / pillows / quilt / teacup / log basket We've been stuck in a bit of a cold spell (breaking today!) here in Chicago and I've been...

White BERNINA serger and coverstitch machines on IKEA MICKE desk with cord hole in front corner for scrap management

IKEA Serger Table

Jen Beeman

Kind of an odd post for me today, how to hack this MICKE IKEA desk into a table fit for your messy serger. I've had a non-ideal serger table for...

IKEA Serger Table

Jen Beeman

Kind of an odd post for me today, how to hack this MICKE IKEA desk into a table fit for your messy serger. I've had a non-ideal serger table for...

Grainline Studio banner announcing Archer Appreciation Month overlaid on a dark green Archer Button-Up on a dress form

Archer Appreciation & Pattern Review

Jen Beeman

A little bit of housekeeping here, just wanted to drop in and say that I'll be posting the Archers made during Archer Appreciation Month on Friday the 10th so if...

Archer Appreciation & Pattern Review

Jen Beeman

A little bit of housekeeping here, just wanted to drop in and say that I'll be posting the Archers made during Archer Appreciation Month on Friday the 10th so if...

2013 Top 5 Inspirations, Reflections, and Goals

2013 Top 5 Inspirations, Reflections, and Goals

Jen Beeman

I originally had plans to do all three of these posts separately but as I planned and typed I realized that they're all sort of intertwined. My previous post on...

2013 Top 5 Inspirations, Reflections, and Goals

Jen Beeman

I originally had plans to do all three of these posts separately but as I planned and typed I realized that they're all sort of intertwined. My previous post on...

Stacked folded knit fabrics in stripes, prints, and solids in black, blue, gray, red, and green

2013 Top 5 Misses

Jen Beeman

Now it's everyone's favorite...the top 5 misses of 2013! Rather than doing specific projects that didn't turn out I'll be doing like Sonja and talking about 5 areas where I...

2013 Top 5 Misses

Jen Beeman

Now it's everyone's favorite...the top 5 misses of 2013! Rather than doing specific projects that didn't turn out I'll be doing like Sonja and talking about 5 areas where I...

Rope-print, plaid, and navy chambray fabrics next to an Archer Button-Up in a red floral and animal print on a dress form

2013 Top 5 Hits

Jen Beeman

This year I decided to participate in the Top 5 of 2013 roundup started by Gillian of Crafting a Rainbow. I remember last year reading everyone's top 5 lists and...

2013 Top 5 Hits

Jen Beeman

This year I decided to participate in the Top 5 of 2013 roundup started by Gillian of Crafting a Rainbow. I remember last year reading everyone's top 5 lists and...

Grainline Snowy Owl Ornament: white felt owl with sequin and bead eyes, on gold tinsel tree with baubles

Snowy Owl Ornament

Jen Beeman

It's time for the 2013 Ornament Exchange ornament reveals! You may remember this exchange from last year, Kelli over at True Bias came up with the idea last year and...

Snowy Owl Ornament

Jen Beeman

It's time for the 2013 Ornament Exchange ornament reveals! You may remember this exchange from last year, Kelli over at True Bias came up with the idea last year and...