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Farrow Dress sewing pattern illustrations showing sleeveless and long-sleeve versions with center front seams and vertical panel details

Farrow Swatches

Jen Beeman

Choosing fabric for the Farrow Dress has been a challenge, because there are so many options! It is so versatile. It's a dress that can be worn casually everyday or...

Farrow Swatches

Jen Beeman

Choosing fabric for the Farrow Dress has been a challenge, because there are so many options! It is so versatile. It's a dress that can be worn casually everyday or...

Farrow Dress pattern shown in gray linen sleeveless and teal abstract print long-sleeve versions on dress forms

Farrow Inspiration

Jen Beeman

Did you guys catch our newest pattern release, the Farrow Dress? If not you can read all about it in yesterday's post. Today we're back for more Farrow talk, and...

Farrow Inspiration

Jen Beeman

Did you guys catch our newest pattern release, the Farrow Dress? If not you can read all about it in yesterday's post. Today we're back for more Farrow talk, and...

Farrow Dress in green and black print with long sleeves and black tights, standing in front of an autumn ivy-covered wall

Introducing the Farrow Dress

Jen Beeman

After a few days of teasing over on Instagram I'm happy to reveal our newest pattern, the Farrow Dress! This dress really is one of my favorites and since we...

Introducing the Farrow Dress

Jen Beeman

After a few days of teasing over on Instagram I'm happy to reveal our newest pattern, the Farrow Dress! This dress really is one of my favorites and since we...

Person holding "I Voted Today" sticker from Du Page County Election Commission over autumn leaves and feet in black shoes

It's Election Day!

Jen Beeman

It's time for my biennial post about Election Day here in the United States! As you well know if you've been reading for a while, I love voting and have...

It's Election Day!

Jen Beeman

It's time for my biennial post about Election Day here in the United States! As you well know if you've been reading for a while, I love voting and have...

Child peeking over wooden table edge at a handmade felt and fur stuffed squirrel toy, with "making" text below

Making Fall Issue

Jen Beeman

Have you guys heard of Making, the new magazine from Carrie Bostick Hoge of Madder? You may have seen the first issue, Flora, making waves on the internet this spring....

Making Fall Issue

Jen Beeman

Have you guys heard of Making, the new magazine from Carrie Bostick Hoge of Madder? You may have seen the first issue, Flora, making waves on the internet this spring....

Quilted linen with white dashed stitching and sashiko thread on cork, text reads "Quilting Tips for the Tamarack Jacket

Quilting your Tamarack

Jen Beeman

We're going to have a Tamarack week coming up starting Nov. 14th, with posts about inserting your welt pockets, applying bias binding, setting snaps, and more. In the meantime I...

Quilting your Tamarack

Jen Beeman

We're going to have a Tamarack week coming up starting Nov. 14th, with posts about inserting your welt pockets, applying bias binding, setting snaps, and more. In the meantime I...

Tamarack Jacket sketch with fabric swatches: black, navy, and mustard for outside; tree print and geometric for lining

Tamarack Swatches

Jen Beeman

The Tamarack Jacket is one of my favorite Grainline Patterns. It’s quilted so there is a lot of room to be creative. I found these amazing fabrics that are perfect...

Tamarack Swatches

Jen Beeman

The Tamarack Jacket is one of my favorite Grainline Patterns. It’s quilted so there is a lot of room to be creative. I found these amazing fabrics that are perfect...

Tamarack Jacket sketch with six outer shell fabric swatch options including black, navy, mustard, tree print, and geometric

Tamarack Inspiration

Jen Beeman

It’s the time of year… when you leave the house and wish you could just wear your quilt out and stay cozy all day. The Tamarack Jacket can help you...

Tamarack Inspiration

Jen Beeman

It’s the time of year… when you leave the house and wish you could just wear your quilt out and stay cozy all day. The Tamarack Jacket can help you...

Four quilted jacket styles for sewing inspiration in teal, cream, pink with tie waist, and light blue diamond quilt pattern

Tamarack Jacket in Print

Jen Beeman

I'm excited to let you guys know that as of today the Tamarack Jacket is now available in print, and it's been updated to include a snap (or button if...

Tamarack Jacket in Print

Jen Beeman

I'm excited to let you guys know that as of today the Tamarack Jacket is now available in print, and it's been updated to include a snap (or button if...

Large group photo of sewing retreat attendees gathered outdoors in the Catskills during fall, with trees in background

Camp Workroom Social Recap

Jen Beeman

A few weeks ago I spent the weekend in the Catskills teaching an amazing group of ladies how to sew the Archer at Camp Workroom Social. I don't have many...

Camp Workroom Social Recap

Jen Beeman

A few weeks ago I spent the weekend in the Catskills teaching an amazing group of ladies how to sew the Archer at Camp Workroom Social. I don't have many...

Three Grainline Studio pattern envelopes back in stock: Willow Tank Dress, Portside Travel Set, and Lark Tee

Back in Stock - Lark, Willow & Portside

Jen Beeman

Just a heads up that the Willow, Lark and Portside printed patterns are back in stock in the shop!

Back in Stock - Lark, Willow & Portside

Jen Beeman

Just a heads up that the Willow, Lark and Portside printed patterns are back in stock in the shop!

Fall style inspiration collage with earth and jewel tones, colorful tights, and outfits in brown, mustard, and navy

Fall Style Inspiration | Lexi

lexi aprati

My favorite season of the year is here! With the cooler temps, I can snuggle in layers and pull on tights, socks, and boots. I have amassed an intense collection...

Fall Style Inspiration | Lexi

lexi aprati

My favorite season of the year is here! With the cooler temps, I can snuggle in layers and pull on tights, socks, and boots. I have amassed an intense collection...

Gray fisherman's rib knit sweater in progress on circular needles with stitch markers, part of Fringe and Friends KAL

Making for Others

Jen Beeman

I'm currently making a sweater for my husband Jon as part of the Fringe and Friends KAL and it's gotten me thinking. Usually when I'm making something it's either for...

Making for Others

Jen Beeman

I'm currently making a sweater for my husband Jon as part of the Fringe and Friends KAL and it's gotten me thinking. Usually when I'm making something it's either for...