Surprise Lullaby Layette!

Luallaby Layette from Oliver + S in Riley Blake Designs knit sewn by The Inspired Wren -- got all that?

I have an announcement...

I LOVE the Lullaby Layette from Oliver + S and I'm sad to give it away -- but ain't no one in this house ever gonna' fit in that.

Crochet Square 2, February of the Crochet Along Afghan Sampler

Crochet 2 squares a month and have a finished afghan by the end of the year! | The Inspired Wren

It's time for Square 2 (February) of the 2015 Afghan Sampler! Crochet along with us and you will have a finished blanket by the end of the year. This month: Basket Weave.

Project Run & Play: Mademoiselle February

The January Challenge for Project Run & Play 2015: Color-blocked muscle tee paired with culottes and flowing cardigan | The Inspired Wren

Here at The Inspired Wren chateau we've been discussing a trip to Paris. How timely that the February challenge for Project Run & Play is the Mademoiselle Muscle Tee by Susan from Living with Punks.

Pattern Review: Phresh Blazer from Winter Wear Designs

Pattern Reveiw: Phresh Blazer -- sewn in black denim | The Inspired Wren

Today I'm flexing my critiquing muscles with my first Pattern Review: the Phresh Blazer by Suzanne Winter of Winter Wear Designs. Originally part of the Girl's Bundle Up from Pattern Revolution, it is now available as a single pattern.*

One Upcycled Shirt for Kids Clothes Week

Upcycled Henley Tee + Sundress = Flashback Skinny Tee | The Inspired Wren

Last week was Kids Clothes Week. And I sewed. Really I did. Some of it was behind the scenes for upcoming projects; some was by request for The Peanut (must always keep the model happy); and other sewing was out of necessity. But I managed to get one upcycled shirt complete before KCW came to a close.

I Heart [Sewing for] You, Free Printable!


Just in time for Valentines Day, I've whipped up this free printable for your sewing space. There's also a mini-version to use as a tag on your next sewn gift.