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Lark Sew-Along: Working with Knits

Jen Beeman

We're here today with the first installment of the Lark Sew-Along talking a little bit about working with knits. We're not going to touch on every aspect of working with...

Lark Sew-Along: Working with Knits

Jen Beeman

We're here today with the first installment of the Lark Sew-Along talking a little bit about working with knits. We're not going to touch on every aspect of working with...

Lark Tee sewing pattern with fabric swatches showing dark teal solid knit and navy and white striped knit options

Get Ready for the Lark Tee Sew Along

Jen Beeman

We have been sealing and shipping orders like crazy this week! So if you ordered a Lark Tee, it shouldn’t be long before you receive it (if you haven’t already)....

Get Ready for the Lark Tee Sew Along

Jen Beeman

We have been sealing and shipping orders like crazy this week! So if you ordered a Lark Tee, it shouldn’t be long before you receive it (if you haven’t already)....

Lark Tee in navy and cream striped bamboo knit with three-quarter sleeves and boatneck neckline, worn by a woman

Our Newest Pattern, the Lark Tee!

Jen Beeman

Alright, our newest pattern, the Lark Tee, is finally here! This pattern was born out of a hole in my own closet, the need for a tee that was sleek...

Our Newest Pattern, the Lark Tee!

Jen Beeman

Alright, our newest pattern, the Lark Tee, is finally here! This pattern was born out of a hole in my own closet, the need for a tee that was sleek...

Woman wearing Cascade Duffle Coat with gray body and red charcoal plaid contrast yoke and hood, shown from back view outdoors

Alternative Cascade Yardages

Jen Beeman

I've gotten an uptick in emails lately asking about specific yardage combinations for the Cascade Duffle Coat based on two of my samples, so I thought I'd share those on...

Alternative Cascade Yardages

Jen Beeman

I've gotten an uptick in emails lately asking about specific yardage combinations for the Cascade Duffle Coat based on two of my samples, so I thought I'd share those on...

Person wearing black silk Archer Button Up Shirt sleeveless version in an urban garden with row houses in background

Kendra's Silk Archer

Jen Beeman

Pattern: Archer Button Up ShirtFabric: Silk Chiffon & Crepe De ChineMods: Changed the armhole shape I’m in the process of drawing up my fall ‘15 wardrobe plans and it has...

Kendra's Silk Archer

Jen Beeman

Pattern: Archer Button Up ShirtFabric: Silk Chiffon & Crepe De ChineMods: Changed the armhole shape I’m in the process of drawing up my fall ‘15 wardrobe plans and it has...

Alder Shirtdress in teal floral linen-tencel blend with collar, button-front placket, and gathered skirt panels

An Alder for All Seasons

Jen Beeman

Pattern: Alder ShirtdressFabric: Feral Childe Thieves Linen/TencelMods: None, cut a straight size 4 It's that time of year where fall is rapidly approaching but summer just hasn't given up quite...

An Alder for All Seasons

Jen Beeman

Pattern: Alder ShirtdressFabric: Feral Childe Thieves Linen/TencelMods: None, cut a straight size 4 It's that time of year where fall is rapidly approaching but summer just hasn't given up quite...

Miniature Portside Duffle in black cotton twill, styled with knitted bear in red hat and floral dress on wood floor

Sew & Tell | Jana of Effortless Attention

Jen Beeman

Jana of Effortless Attention let us know that she put together this adorable Portside Duffel bag for her bear, Bär. Jen and I were so warmed by this tiny Portside...

Sew & Tell | Jana of Effortless Attention

Jen Beeman

Jana of Effortless Attention let us know that she put together this adorable Portside Duffel bag for her bear, Bär. Jen and I were so warmed by this tiny Portside...

Quilted jacket inspiration board showing tan, blue denim, and sage green styles with horizontal stitching details

Fall '15 Wardrobe Inspiration

Jen Beeman

1 | 2 | 3 After taking spring off it's time once again for some wardrobe inspiration! I really missed pulling this segment together, but this past spring and summer...

Fall '15 Wardrobe Inspiration

Jen Beeman

1 | 2 | 3 After taking spring off it's time once again for some wardrobe inspiration! I really missed pulling this segment together, but this past spring and summer...

Person wearing gray textured knit Lucinda sweater, photographed from behind in a forest clearing with birch trees

#FancyKelbourneStudioKAL Wrapup!

Jen Beeman

Well summer is drawing to a close and so has the Lucinda Knit Along we were hosting along with our friends at Fancy Tiger and Kelbourne Woolens. I'm completely in...

#FancyKelbourneStudioKAL Wrapup!

Jen Beeman

Well summer is drawing to a close and so has the Lucinda Knit Along we were hosting along with our friends at Fancy Tiger and Kelbourne Woolens. I'm completely in...

Nutmeg shop window with hand-lettered sign reading Fabric, Yarn, Notions in Nashville

Grainline Studio at Nutmeg in Nashville!

Jen Beeman

Just wanted to give you guys an early heads up that I'll be in Nashville, TN this fall teaching the Morris Blazer at Nutmeg! The class is on November 1st...

Grainline Studio at Nutmeg in Nashville!

Jen Beeman

Just wanted to give you guys an early heads up that I'll be in Nashville, TN this fall teaching the Morris Blazer at Nutmeg! The class is on November 1st...

Four knit beanies: navy textured, chartreuse ribbed with brooch, burgundy pom pom, and cream Fair Isle with pom pom

Pre-Fall Knitting

Jen Beeman

I've been looking for some small projects perfect for fall to work on before the yarn for my next sweater arrives as well as for those times when I'm tired...

Pre-Fall Knitting

Jen Beeman

I've been looking for some small projects perfect for fall to work on before the yarn for my next sweater arrives as well as for those times when I'm tired...

Back view of Lakeside Pajamas camisole in dark navy cotton voile with white polka dots and green bias binding straps

Sew & Tell | Kelli of True Bias

Jen Beeman

We are big fans of Kelli, so when we saw these great Lakeside Pajamas she sewed up a while back, we knew we wanted to feature them on the Grainline...

Sew & Tell | Kelli of True Bias

Jen Beeman

We are big fans of Kelli, so when we saw these great Lakeside Pajamas she sewed up a while back, we knew we wanted to feature them on the Grainline...

Person in a neon yellow and charcoal colorblock Hemlock Tee with three-quarter sleeves and black jeans against concrete wall

A Hemlock Tee Update

Jen Beeman

Please Note Since this post was originally posted, the Hemlock Tee has been updated. It is now a fully graded pattern in two size ranges, 0-18 and 14-32. It is...

A Hemlock Tee Update

Jen Beeman

Please Note Since this post was originally posted, the Hemlock Tee has been updated. It is now a fully graded pattern in two size ranges, 0-18 and 14-32. It is...