About
In no specific order:
- I’m Amy, a 30-something Architect living a quiet life near Boston.
- My dog is a 6+pound long-coat Chihuahua, Lottie. She goes to work with me every day.
- I have been knitting since I was a little kid. My great-grandmother Cretel Sutton Victory taught me to knit and crochet when I was around 5. I used to make all of my doll blankets, sitting next to Cretel while she made a full-size replica.
- My mother and Aunt taught me to sew when I was small. I use a Viking sewing machine and Viking serger. I think I have a thing for all things Swedish.
- Or anything little. Or tiny. Or just small.
- I love birds & bird watching.
- I love music. It’s absolutely an obsession.
- I love to laugh and I fall in love with anyone that makes me laugh.
- In real life I am painfully shy and avoid social situations like a pro, so it’s hard for people to have the chance to make me laugh.
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Dear creature of habit,
I came upon your blog through an unlikely source … I’m Dolittler’s editor, Patty Khuly writes a monthly column for my magazine (I don’t edit Dolittler–wouldn’t that be a chore!). I read her blog regularly, of course, and pay attention to whom else reads regularly. Today, I was compelled to click on you.
Sister, was I pleasantly surprised. I confess that I have no talent for knitting or sewing, but your writing, and particularly your photography, are quite striking. Your still-life images of fabric are gorgeous, full of great perspective and texture. The images of your family are equally beautiful.
You’ve inspired me to keep my camera closer and look for the simple beauty in the things (and people) we adore. Thank you for sharing yourself and I’ll be checking in regularly.
Somyr
Hello Habital Creator,
You love Totoro. So do I! I bought a big totoro for my son (he’s 3). It’s the large, grinning version. The film is an automatic gift from me to all the chilldren in my life.
Anywho, I also love fabric, chocolate and cool paper. I’m a graphic designer and am about to embark on a sewing frenzy of making curtains for every room (we’ve lived curtainless for 5 years). I love birds, too(!)
I was so excited to see a fellow Totoro person – (this is the first time I’ve ever responded to someone’s blog, umm, so thanks for the experience.
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Thank you Sally – I love Totoro….I watched it for the first time this summer with my nephews (they love it). It’s a great story, with a lovely message.
Thank you for stopping by and do come back!
Hello Amy,
What lovely work you do. I had a great grandmother named Joy. She taught me to crochet enjoy my Dairy Queen treats. She was the after school stop while I waited for my parents to finish work. My mother taught me all my sewing and last year, I took a knitting class and was needled. . . I am also shy. My husband helps–he forces out the door to book club when I waver and he loves that I make things for the kiddos and for him. What a sweet man. I’ll be back, but on my first visit, I truly appreciate your sharing and your work. Thank you.
Dear creature of habit,
I came across this, http://SpillsNFrillsAprons.blogspot.com/, a group of gals who make lovely aprons like Grandma used to wear. With your love of fabric I thought you might enjoy it.
Somyr
Hi! Thank you so much for sharing the kimono tutorial! I am wondering about the sweet little blouse in the flicker ‘more photos’ area…do you have a pattern or tutorial for that…It is so sweet, would love to make a couple for my grandaughters.
Marky
Hi Marky!
That is a pattern I am currently developing for sale. I’m hammering out the sizing on the 2-3-4 and will expand it to include 18-24 months and 5 & 6 as well. I’ll keep my *slow* progress posted in the blog.
All I can say is thank you..keep up the good work
Thank you for this great site! Very creative and beautiful! Thanks for the kimono pattern!!!!
Wow. What a really lovely, inspiring website. I sewed quite a bit as a teenager but now that I am almost 40 I have just received a basic sewing machine for Xmas and am raring to go. I have been looking for inspiration and have found it! I want to make some unusual but simple clothes for my 19 month old daughter. I would love to try both the kimono and sundress. I will e-mail my request asap and send you a photo of the results. Thank you.
Thanks for the note Laura! I hope you enjoy the patterns.
Did you create a pattern called “Cotton Tie”?
Stopped by to tell you I mentioned you in my blog…would love for you to come and visit!
http://thiscraftygirl.wordpress.com/2011/10/02/121/