In December’s bonus episode, we’re getting in the holiday mood. Helen talks picking out her sustainable Christmas tree, leveling up in quilting, and sending her machine off to get repaired. 😨 Caroline talks wedding dress shopping, celebrating her birthday, and Blackbird’s black Friday success. 👏 Plus: sewing plans for the holidays, new pattern releases, and a very unexpected sewing tool!

Show notes:

Sewing Patterns:

• Draft It Yourself by By Hand London
  • Circle Peplum Skirt
  • Gathered Tuck Skirt
  • Ruffle Hem Wrap Skirt
• Rosalie Skirt by Johanna Morris for Peppermint Magazine
• Olo Tee and Pants by Named Clothing
• Hoodie Poncho and Pet Coat by The Assembly Line
• Smith Hoodie by Elbe Textiles
• Fancy Tiger Crafts Co-op Holiday Lookbook
  • Cozy Cloud Slippers
  • Solstice Mitts
• Christina Crossover Top and Dress by Made for Mermaids
• Omilie Top and Dress by Merchant & Mills
• Quinn Trousers by Merchant & Mills
• Brooks Jeans by Helen’s Closet Patterns
• Elliot Sweater and Tee by Helen’s Closet Patterns
• Jackson Tee and Pullover by Helen’s Closet Patterns
• Cameron Button Up by Helen’s Closet Patterns
• Poppy Coat by Make by TFS

Fabrics:

• Floral Printed Mesh
• Buttercup Organic Cotton Jersey – Forest

Other Mentions:

• Blue Star Fern
• Plantsome
• The Keg Steakhouse + Bar
• Janome CoverPro 1000CPX
• Helen’s New Elliot Sweaters
• “The Fabric > The Outfit” – Blackbird Fabrics Reel
• The Vow Season 2
• White Lotus Season 2
• Happy Face Slippers from Nettle’s Tale
  • On Amazon
• “Salted Brown Butter Crispy Treats” at Smitten Kitchen
• 1899
• The Scholomance Series by Naomi Novik
  • A Deadly Education
  • The Last Graduate
  • The Golden Enclaves
• “Tip: Make Your Own Silicone Tape” in Threads Magazine