June 2025

Swiss Dot Jinbei

head of a black and white cat chewing on a jinbei tie

Not only did I have a lot of fun making that first jinbei, but I slept in it and just loved how comfortable and light it was, so when I found that the white cotton swiss dot fabric was on…

Hand Sewing: Stuff I’ve Learned

If you are a certain age – a bit older than I am – you probably learned hand sewing in school or from a parent. In some Asian countries, they still teach it. Not just to girls, but to everyone.…