Cotton Creek Sewing

I'm pleased to report that spring has officially arrived! And not only is my Easter dress done - weeks ahead, mind you - the retreat I...

I spent this past weekend in Doylestown, PA where I visited my friend, Loy , for no other reason than I had to leave town if I wanted to sew...

I've been wanting to write this post for awhile; I always like hearing about other sewers' favorite notions and how they use them be...

Now that I have my muslin sort of where I want it, I wanted to try to make it in a silk charmeuse. As you know, silk charmeuse is absolutel...

I'm not good at altering patterns; after nine years of sewing, I've largely been able to avoid it. For several reasons. I'm a re...

I received the sweetest email from Gwen yesterday, basically asking me what the heck had happened to me. Yes, it has been a month since I ...

After finishing The Carpenter's shirt, which feels like it took ages to complete, I was feeling the need to make something for ME. I...