The Grainline Blog

Woman wearing bright red sweater over gray top with polka dot tassel scarf, black pants, and glasses near a pine tree

Grainline Studio x Britex Fabrics | Tasseled Sc...

Jen Beeman

I'm super excited to present my first project in collaboration with Britex Fabrics, a tutorial to make this super cute polka dot chiffon scarf with tassels! This scarf is the...

Grainline Studio x Britex Fabrics | Tasseled Sc...

Jen Beeman

I'm super excited to present my first project in collaboration with Britex Fabrics, a tutorial to make this super cute polka dot chiffon scarf with tassels! This scarf is the...

Quilt inspiration board: Fla Wallen red cross blanket, Denyse Schmidt blue color block quilt, and Celine Kim grey cross quilt

Quilt Inspiration

Jen Beeman

one | two | three | four When I had to move out of my old apartment I had to leave a few things I loved behind, one of them...

Quilt Inspiration

Jen Beeman

one | two | three | four When I had to move out of my old apartment I had to leave a few things I loved behind, one of them...

Navy polka dot Moss Skirt styled two ways: gray textured sweater in black and white photo, and red cable knit sweater in color

Polka Dot Moss Skirt

Jen Beeman

My first finished project of 2013 also happens to be my new favorite skirt and my 4th (I think) Moss Skirt. I got this fabric on an IKEA trip; I...

Polka Dot Moss Skirt

Jen Beeman

My first finished project of 2013 also happens to be my new favorite skirt and my 4th (I think) Moss Skirt. I got this fabric on an IKEA trip; I...

2013 Plans and Schemes

2013 Plans and Schemes

Jen Beeman

So it's time for my goals for 2013 post. I like to call them goals rather than resolutions, something to work towards achieving rather than something you make yourself do,...

2013 Plans and Schemes

Jen Beeman

So it's time for my goals for 2013 post. I like to call them goals rather than resolutions, something to work towards achieving rather than something you make yourself do,...

Person in black leggings and hand-knit gray socks with red striped cuffs standing on a driftwood log at a rocky beach

2012 Recap | Knit Projects

Jen Beeman

Well it appears that knitting wise, 2012 was the year of the sock for me! 6 pairs total, though one was for my sister, and if we're being honest I...

2012 Recap | Knit Projects

Jen Beeman

Well it appears that knitting wise, 2012 was the year of the sock for me! 6 pairs total, though one was for my sister, and if we're being honest I...

Four 2012 sewing projects: black polka dot tank, black lace top, red striped fabric in basket, and blue sleeveless shirt dress

2012 Recap | Sewn Projects

Jen Beeman

Well it's been quite a full sewing year for me. I wish I had had time to do more for my seasonal wardrobe projects but I think I did pretty...

2012 Recap | Sewn Projects

Jen Beeman

Well it's been quite a full sewing year for me. I wish I had had time to do more for my seasonal wardrobe projects but I think I did pretty...

Person holding a mini purple blazer with notch lapels and white lining in front of a cream cable knit sweater

2012 Recap | Tutorials, Tips & Tricks

Jen Beeman

I thought I'd do a few 2012 posts, the first being this recap of all of the tutorials, tips and tricks I've shared this year. I made a lot more...

2012 Recap | Tutorials, Tips & Tricks

Jen Beeman

I thought I'd do a few 2012 posts, the first being this recap of all of the tutorials, tips and tricks I've shared this year. I made a lot more...

Scout Tee in navy small floral cotton laid flat on wood floor next to brown embroidered moccasins with fringe detail

The Last 2012 Projects

Jen Beeman

I have a few last projects of 2012, both gifts for my sister for Christmas. She, like me, has some of the world's coldest feet so I knit her up...

The Last 2012 Projects

Jen Beeman

I have a few last projects of 2012, both gifts for my sister for Christmas. She, like me, has some of the world's coldest feet so I knit her up...

Hand holding handmade felt whale ornaments in cream, navy, and black with sequin and embroidered details on gold string

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Jen Beeman

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays Everyone!!!

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Jen Beeman

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays Everyone!!!

Sew & Tell: Maritime Shorts in dark denim on a wooden hanger and styled with a pink tank top and leaf necklace outdoors

Sew & Tell | Ico of Tikismikis

Jen Beeman

Temperatures may be dipping in the Northern Hemisphere but for our friends south of the equator things are starting to heat up. I thought Ico's super cute denim style shorts...

Sew & Tell | Ico of Tikismikis

Jen Beeman

Temperatures may be dipping in the Northern Hemisphere but for our friends south of the equator things are starting to heat up. I thought Ico's super cute denim style shorts...

Green silk fabric on marker paper on a wooden table with text reading Grainline Studio Tips & Tricks for Cutting Silk

Tips + Tricks for Cutting Silk

Jen Beeman

I get asked a lot what my tips for working with silk are and honestly, I don't have that many. One thing I do every time I'm cutting silk, either...

Tips + Tricks for Cutting Silk

Jen Beeman

I get asked a lot what my tips for working with silk are and honestly, I don't have that many. One thing I do every time I'm cutting silk, either...

Fold-over elastic in various widths including glitter, velvet, and solid styles in gold, pink, navy, red, and coral on marble

Anthropologie Inspired Hair Accessories

Jen Beeman

Did you guys see the post Megan had a week or two ago where she showed how to make some Anthropolgie inspired hair ties? Yeah, me too. I had seen...

Anthropologie Inspired Hair Accessories

Jen Beeman

Did you guys see the post Megan had a week or two ago where she showed how to make some Anthropolgie inspired hair ties? Yeah, me too. I had seen...

Hand holding a gray felt narwhal ornament with silver sequin details and a string loop for hanging

2012 Handmade Ornament Exchange | My Ornament +...

Jen Beeman

A few weeks ago Kelli asked if I wanted to participate in an ornament swap she was organizing with some pretty rad ladies. I have never done any sort of...

2012 Handmade Ornament Exchange | My Ornament +...

Jen Beeman

A few weeks ago Kelli asked if I wanted to participate in an ornament swap she was organizing with some pretty rad ladies. I have never done any sort of...