In May’s bonus episode, Helen recaps her Tofino trip, tells about her upcoming course at The Sewing Weekender, and gives a sneak peek of the next Cedar Quilt Co. pattern. Caroline chats about doing projects with her dad at home, sprucing up her office at the Blackbird warehouse, and re-organizing her sewing room. Plus: Helen’s plans for a DIY pressing table, Caroline’s wedding dress design process, and a preview of a future BF pattern. We also share new pattern releases, a sewing tool that Helen hadn’t heard of (but now wants!), and more.

Show notes:

Sewing Patterns:

• Doable Duffle by Ma Tante Quilting
• Lora Dress by True Bias – size band 1, size band 2
• Donny Shirt by Friday Pattern Co.
• Alistra Dress by Muna and Broad
• Jess of Muna and Broad’s Colour Blocked Alistra Dress
• Denham Jacket by Merchant & Mills
• Mabel Dress and Blouse by Tilly and the Buttons
• TAUKO No. 7
• Finley Shorties, Bike Shorts, & Flares by Made for Mermaids
• Venus Reversible One-Piece Swimsuit by Made for Mermaids
• Core Tote by Closet Core Patterns
• Cameron Button-Up by Helen’s Closet Patterns
• Forest Flowers Quilt by Cedar Quilt Co.
• Playful Placemats by Cedar Quilt Co. (free!)

Other Mentions:

• The Sewing Weekender
• IKEA MITTBACK Trestle
• Peloton
• “The Cult of Peloton” – Sounds Like a Cult
• Monarch Grove Collection by Fableism Supply Co.
• Episode 233: Gathers, Shirring, and Flounces
• Tooth and Claw
• The Quest for El Dorado 
• “Seared Salmon Paka” by Zaynab Issa in Bon Appetit
• Too Scary; Didn’t Watch
• Beef
• “Chickpea ‘Egg’ Salad Sandwich” by Julie on The Simple Veganista
• Loop Pressing Bars
• Drawstring Threader