The Grainline Blog
Where I've Been Hiding
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
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...
Fusible Interfacing for Coating
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
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...
Grainline Studio x Britex | Tips for Choosing &...
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 &...
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!...
Fruits of the Loom
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
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 Appreciation Finale
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
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...
Lillstreet Archer Wrap Up & New Class
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
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,...
Cozy Up
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
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...
IKEA Serger Table
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
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...
Archer Appreciation & Pattern Review
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
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
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
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 Misses
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
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 Hits
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
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...
Snowy Owl Ornament
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
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...