Category Archives: Adventure/Travel

Trike and Trekking

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Noile

Cidell and Trena will not be impressed, but I have a new vehicle (new, that is, as of last fall): It’s my favorite form of transportation around town (though I’ve also taken it on vacation).  It’s much lighter (only 62 … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure/Travel, Misc | 16 Comments

A Sewing Day

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Noile

I spent last Saturday with  a group of fellow sewists at a Sew In hosted by Annette, of Fabricate and Mira.  It was a convivial and productive day, and a lot of fun to re-unite with some favorite sewing friends, … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Adventure/Travel | 2 Comments

Wardrobe Wrap-Up

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Noile

I did it!  I knocked off (most of)  the pieces I’d planned for my Threads-inspired wardrobe!  Here are the pieces all spread out on my cutting table: Well, actually, I didn’t make several of the garments I’d planned.  Here’s the … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure/Travel, Christine Jonson, Organization, Plans | 10 Comments

Threads Wardrobe Storyboard

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Noile

Chez Noile is still in chaos, so I needed some quickie sewing projects that would chew up stash and require minimal space in the sewing room.  Also, I need summer clothes, since I’ve done little about acquiring any for years.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure/Travel, Books/Magazines, Christine Jonson, DIY, Organization, Tips | 4 Comments

Vibram “Barefoot” Mary Janes!

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Noile

Be still my heart!   I can now walk in “barefoot” comfort with shoes on. I love my Five Fingers, but, let’s face it, if you wear those babies around town you’re going to be discussing your feet with everyone … Continue reading →

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Oh Say, Did We See . . .

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Noile

If a bunch of sewing bloggers get together, you’d expect them to discuss sewing, right?  And fabric, and style, and color, and patterns and a hundred other relevant things, right? And when a few of us met up recently, that’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure/Travel | 6 Comments

Packing Cube ID

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Noile

I’ve been using packing cubes forever; I love the way they organize my traveling life, even though I often forget what I’ve packed in each cube.  Since I generally wear black while I travel, everything looks the same inside a … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure/Travel, Fun | 2 Comments

SewStylish Tunic

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Noile

There’s  nothing like the phrase “month-long trip with one suitcase” for getting my attention, so I took one look at the “Comfy Cowl Top” article in the Winter 2010 SewStylish/Quick Stuff to Sew or Whatever — see note below — … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure/Travel, Tops | 8 Comments

Case Mod

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Noile

Apparently my mania for adorning my suitcase is unstoppable.  I’ve added little, personal, “de-merit” badges to the cover to complement my “destination” souvenirs: The three small circular badges running across the center of the picture represent (left to right):  storms … Continue reading →

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Presser Feet From Budapest

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Noile

Ah, Budapest, I love you!  Along with a slew of old Burdas, look at what else I found: Three new feet for my Pfaff 1229! This one is a “Knit Edge/Piping/Beading Foot”.  According to my Pfaff accessory catalog, “[t]he Knit … Continue reading →

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