A cozy letter to you, my fellow dreamer. Dear friend, January has arrived, and with it comes a quiet invitation to slow down. The world outside may be crisp and gray, but inside, I find warmth in soft textures and gentle hues. Lately, I’ve been drawn to a palette that whispers calm: muted creams, dusty Read More
Author: AbelisDesigner
Clothes with a Story: Giving New Life to Old Garments
A love letter to the threads that carry our memories. My dear friend, The other day, I opened my wardrobe and found an old linen blouse that once belonged to my grandmother. The fabric was soft, slightly faded — but when I touched it, I felt something stir inside me. A memory, a scent, a Read More
The Power of Our Hands: When Sewing Becomes Meditation
A love letter to those who find peace between stitches. My dear friend, Some days, I sit by my sewing table not to make something new, but simply to breathe. To touch the fabric, to listen to the quiet hum of the needle, to let my hands move without hurry. And in those moments, I Read More
Between Fabrics and Dreams: How I’m Beginning My New Year of Slow Sewing
A letter to you, my kindred soul in stitches and stories. My dear friend, The year has barely unfolded, and already my hands are longing for fabric — soft cottons, gentle linens, the promise of something beautiful taking shape, one slow stitch at a time. I’ve been thinking a lot about beginnings lately. Not the Read More
Handmade Embroidery and Knitting as Traces of a Creative Year
My dear friend, As December winds down and the year 2025 comes to a gentle close, I find myself reflecting on all the stitches, patterns, and textures that have filled my days. Each piece of handmade embroidery and knitting I created this year feels like a small footprint of my journey—a tangible memory of patience, Read More
The Magic of Lace and Embroidery in Festive Holiday Fashion
My dear friend, December has a way of making everything feel enchanted—the sparkle of lights, the soft glow of candles, and the thrill of dressing up for the season. This year, as I arranged my holiday wardrobe, I couldn’t help but linger over pieces adorned with lace and delicate embroidery. There is something truly special Read More
Festive Embroidery: Small Details that Illuminate Your Clothes
My dear friend, December always brings a certain magic—the twinkle of lights, the scent of pine, and the joy of small celebrations. This year, as I sat by the window with a basket of threads, I found myself adding tiny stitches to a simple blouse. Those little embellishments transformed it completely. That’s the beauty of Read More
Styling with Handmade Garments for Family Events
My dear friend, There’s something magical about family gatherings—the laughter, the stories, the quiet glances that remind us of home. This season, as I chose my outfit for a small reunion, I reached for a dress I had sewn myself. It made me smile. There’s a special kind of confidence that comes from wearing handmade Read More
Handmade Styling: Garments that Speak of the One Who Sews Them
My dear friend, Yesterday, while folding laundry, I lingered over a blouse I had sewn myself. The stitches weren’t perfect, but that’s exactly what made it precious. Every seam carried a memory—the moment I chose the fabric, the evening I stayed up late finishing the hem, the joy I felt wearing it for the first Read More
Knitting and Crochet: Aesthetic Differences and How to Combine Them in a Look
My dear friend, The other afternoon, as I sat with a basket full of yarn, I found myself switching between needles and hook. It struck me how differently they shape the same material: one creating smooth, elastic waves, the other sculpting lace-like textures. That’s the beauty of knitting and crochet—two arts, two voices, both singing Read More