Cozy Mornings & Creative Afternoons: Rediscovering My Love for Sewing
Crafting Comfort and Creativity ✨
If you’ve tuned into any podcasts this holiday season, you’ve probably heard it’s officially “cozy” season. And indeed, there’s something magical about wrapping yourself in warmth—both literally and creatively. As much as I enjoy the idea of cozying up at home, I’ve found that for me, being cozy also means being crafty.
A Warm Start to the Day 🍲🔥
My typical cozy day begins with dinner prep—yes, starting the day with dinner actually sets a comforting tone. I like to get a soup or stew simmering on the stove, filling the house with a homey aroma. With that comforting backdrop, I settle into crafting. While clay has long been a favorite medium of mine, this season I’ve rediscovered the joy of fabric and paper—sometimes, it’s nice not to get muddy.
Stella’s stocking. I filled it with treats and then enjoyed watching her do a taste test.
Working with Pendleton Wool 🐑🧣
Before the holidays, I had begun sewing small projects like a stocking for Stella and some Christmas napkins. Then, a friend gifted me a pile of Pendleton wool in a variety of colors and sizes. Since I don’t wear plaid myself, clothing wasn’t an option. I searched for inspiration on the Pendleton website, and I decided to create throws instead. Working with such a high-quality fabric was a delight. The large pieces stayed together, making it easy to sew without the fabric's grain twisting under its weight as it went through the machine.
A funky combination of plaids put together to make a comfy warm throw.
The first throw became a birthday gift—a match for a friend whose living room colors I know well. With some smaller pieces, I crafted a cozy blanket for Stella’s bed. With one piece remaining, I’m considering making a car seat cover. I’ve discovered that wool is surprisingly easier to clean fur from compared to the car’s upholstery or cotton bedding, which makes it ideal for pet-friendly projects.
Don’t know if Stella likes red as much as I do but she sure does look great in it.
Sewing: An Old Friend Revisited 🧵❤️
Sewing was my first creative love. I felt a surge of excitement and satisfaction when I heard the rhythmic hum of the sewing machine again, and was pleased to find my hand hadn’t lost its steady touch for straight top-stitching. With some practice and confidence, I’ve started exploring Instagram for clothing ideas from independent pattern makers and looking for a new printer to handle the PDF patterns available today.
Though I paused sewing when clay captured my heart, returning to it now feels like being with an old friend I’m eager to spend time with again.