It’s time for the first bonus episode of 2019! We catch up after our holiday break and then chat all about our sewing plans and goals for the new year.

Thank you all for your support and feedback. We can’t tell you how much it means to us.

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Show Notes:

• Episode 74: Start Now with Elise Cripe
• Blackbird Fabrics Workshops
• Roscoe Blouse / Dress by True Bias
• Tamarack Jacket by Grainline Studio
• #2019makenine
• Mandy Boat Tee by Tessuti Fabrics
• Lou Box Top by Sew DIY
• Yates Coat by Grainline Studio
• Women’s Haori by Wiksten
• Kelly Anorak by Closet Case Patterns
• Dawn Jeans by Megan Nielsen
• York Pinafore Hacks by Helen’s Closet
• Sky Jumpsuit Hacks by Seamwork
• Burnside Bibs by Sew House Seven
• Kalle Shirt & Shirtdress by Closet Case Patterns
• Bo by Seamwork
• High-Waisted Emerson Crop Pant by True Bias
• Get To Work Book from Elise Joy
• Broken Harts Podcast
• Tidying Up with Marie Kondo
• Amazon Echo Dot
• Derry Girls
• Little Women (1994)
• Jamie Cooks Italy
• @elisejoy
• @rivtak
• The Fold Line
• Seamwork Magazine – Love to Sew interview
• Sky by Seamwork
• Episode 68: Know Yourself Better with Gretchen Rubin
• 19 for 2019

• Helen – Word of the year: Focus
  1. Knit a sweater
  2. Attend 25 yoga classes
  3. Go Snowshoeing
  4. Go to the Art Gallery
  5. Buy less than 10 to-go coffees/tea
  6. Hire an employee
  7. Release 5 new patterns
  8. Go on a road trip with Sam
  9. Visit a new-to-me gulf island
  10. Hire a model for a photoshoot
  11. Finish embroidered top
  12. Sew something for Nora
  13. Take a class
  14. Make pottery with Mom
  15. Design 12 repeating patterns
  16. Make a Tamarack Jacket
  17. Go on 5 hikes
  18. Learn 12 songs on uke/guitar
  19. Recover the couch pillows

• Caroline – Word of the year: Unplug
  1. Do at least 100 days of yoga this year
  2. Get back into running (with Pepper!)
  3. Finish decorating apartment
  4. Write a Blackbird Fabrics Ops manual
  5. Read 25 books
  6. Tidy/clear apartment a la Marie Kondo
  7. Launch *secret* project
  8. Complete 3 knitting projects
  9. Make a rope bag / rope bowl
  10. Make another weaving
  11. Complete my 2019 Make 9!
  12. Refill my lingerie drawer with handmades
  13. No fast food in 2019
  14. Take a pottery class!
  15. Go on an actual vacation with Shea
  16. Finish my coat!
  17. Do a 100 day project
  18. Learn embroidery and incorporate it into a wearable garment
  19. Stretch every day
• Hot tip! Homemade Spray Starch