The Grainline Blog

Four handmade Grainline makes: Archer Button Up in plaid, fabric stack, sleeveless Archer, and Hemlock Tee

Kendra's Year in Sewing and Knitting Review

Jen Beeman

I can't believe it's the 23th of December and a whole new year is about to start. This last year was an amazing whirlwind of mostly good stuff. It's been...

Kendra's Year in Sewing and Knitting Review

Jen Beeman

I can't believe it's the 23th of December and a whole new year is about to start. This last year was an amazing whirlwind of mostly good stuff. It's been...

Cream and black marl handknit socks shown three ways: worn seated on a rug, as a flat lay, and styled with brown clogs

Jen's 2015 Year End Knit Review

Jen Beeman

When I was thinking back on how my year in knitting went, I remembered it a bit differently than it actually went. Somehow this past year has seemed to pass...

Jen's 2015 Year End Knit Review

Jen Beeman

When I was thinking back on how my year in knitting went, I remembered it a bit differently than it actually went. Somehow this past year has seemed to pass...

Sleeveless Alder Shirtdress in dark teal and black floral print with collar, button front, and gathered skirt

Jen's 2015 Year End Sewing Review

Jen Beeman

I love the end of the year, partially because I enjoy reflecting on what happened over the past 12 months, but also because I get really excited about making plans...

Jen's 2015 Year End Sewing Review

Jen Beeman

I love the end of the year, partially because I enjoy reflecting on what happened over the past 12 months, but also because I get really excited about making plans...

Person in blue plaid Alder Shirtdress with chambray collar, standing in front of a green arched door in a brick wall

Sew & Tell | Melissa of Craft Rambler

Jen Beeman

Melissa made this Alder back in October and we think it's just the perfect Alder for colder weather. The chambray and flannel are so cool together and I'm loving how...

Sew & Tell | Melissa of Craft Rambler

Jen Beeman

Melissa made this Alder back in October and we think it's just the perfect Alder for colder weather. The chambray and flannel are so cool together and I'm loving how...

Stowe Bag in natural canvas on a white couch with a geometric print blanket, gray knitting project, and tan linen pillows

2015 Pattern Recap: Stowe Bag

Jen Beeman

This is our last pattern recap for the month, hopefully you have enjoy reminiscing with us! We finished up this year by releasing the Stowe, which only made it's debut...

2015 Pattern Recap: Stowe Bag

Jen Beeman

This is our last pattern recap for the month, hopefully you have enjoy reminiscing with us! We finished up this year by releasing the Stowe, which only made it's debut...

Holiday Pinecones

Holiday Shipping Schedule

Jen Beeman

Please note the following holiday related shipping dates: The last day for USPS FIRST CLASS packages to be mailed with delivery guaranteed by USPS Christmas is Dec. 19th. That means...

Holiday Shipping Schedule

Jen Beeman

Please note the following holiday related shipping dates: The last day for USPS FIRST CLASS packages to be mailed with delivery guaranteed by USPS Christmas is Dec. 19th. That means...

Tamarack Jacket in gray cotton-linen blend with snap front closure, displayed on an illustrated dress form

2015 Pattern Recap: Tamarack Jacket

Jen Beeman

Shortly after the release of the Lark Tee, Jen and I started working on some personal pieces. Jen had an idea for a quilted jacket and as soon as she...

2015 Pattern Recap: Tamarack Jacket

Jen Beeman

Shortly after the release of the Lark Tee, Jen and I started working on some personal pieces. Jen had an idea for a quilted jacket and as soon as she...

Person wearing a blush Lark Tee with short sleeves against a white background, showing the fitted silhouette

2015 Pattern Recap: Lark Tee

Jen Beeman

It doesn't feel like it was that long ago that we released the Lark Tee. However, it was a pattern we had been thinking about for a long time. Last...

2015 Pattern Recap: Lark Tee

Jen Beeman

It doesn't feel like it was that long ago that we released the Lark Tee. However, it was a pattern we had been thinking about for a long time. Last...

Morris Blazer intro graphic showing the pattern in black with shawl collar, worn over a white blouse in an outdoor setting

2015 Pattern Recap: Morris Blazer

Jen Beeman

Up next in our 2015 Pattern Recap is the Morris Blazer. This blazer originally made it's debut as part of my Hound Fall/Winter 2011 collection and I think it still...

2015 Pattern Recap: Morris Blazer

Jen Beeman

Up next in our 2015 Pattern Recap is the Morris Blazer. This blazer originally made it's debut as part of my Hound Fall/Winter 2011 collection and I think it still...

Cascade Duffle Coat intro graphic showing navy wool hood and yoke with red plaid body and sleeves, worn in a snowy setting

2015 Pattern Recap: Cascade Duffle Coat

Jen Beeman

We released quite a few patterns this year so we thought it would be fun to do a little recap on them along with any posts related to them. We'll...

2015 Pattern Recap: Cascade Duffle Coat

Jen Beeman

We released quite a few patterns this year so we thought it would be fun to do a little recap on them along with any posts related to them. We'll...

Linden Sweatshirt in red plaid colorblock with white sleeves, worn with mustard pants and boots on a rural road

Sew & Tell | Kiyomi Go Hollo

Jen Beeman

We love this Linden that Kiyomi made a little while back. I wanted to post it now but it's such a great Linden for autumn into winter. We have gotten...

Sew & Tell | Kiyomi Go Hollo

Jen Beeman

We love this Linden that Kiyomi made a little while back. I wanted to post it now but it's such a great Linden for autumn into winter. We have gotten...

Portside Travel Set pattern sketches with fabric swatches in speckled cream, gold triangle print, and black solid

Merry Everything! Grainline's Holiday Gift Guide

Jen Beeman

'Tis the season, whatever your celebration may be, to enjoy the company of family and friends, eat warm, delicious meals, and give. For those of you who exchange gifts, it...

Merry Everything! Grainline's Holiday Gift Guide

Jen Beeman

'Tis the season, whatever your celebration may be, to enjoy the company of family and friends, eat warm, delicious meals, and give. For those of you who exchange gifts, it...

Two Grainline makes: Cascade Duffle in red plaid and Tamarack Jacket in black and cream plaid wool, worn outdoors in winter

Some of our Favorite Coats

Jen Beeman

We did this with the Linden a little while back and thought now would be a good time to refresh everybody on some older coat posts we have done. This...

Some of our Favorite Coats

Jen Beeman

We did this with the Linden a little while back and thought now would be a good time to refresh everybody on some older coat posts we have done. This...