Ajaire

I’ve always loved making. At an early age I started cross stitching and sewing and I taught myself to knit and crochet during college. When our seven year old daughter Bean was born I was filled with all sorts of inspiration, so now I find ways to manage my crafty time and treasure those moments. Though sewing is what I’m most passionate about these days, there’s something about the portability of yarn crafts and embroidery that keeps drawing me back in.

Project Night and Day – Two New Pattern Releases

November 14, 2023 by Ajaire

I’m loving the newest Project Run & Play collection called Project Night & Day and can’t wait to share the two patterns I designed for it! The Verdant Windbreaker and Daybreak Belt Bag are both so very 90’s and I’m totally here for it. Get them both over in the Project Run & Play shop …

The Morgana Zip-Up/Cover-Up – Tips for Using Cuddle© Minky

August 15, 2023 by Ajaire

One of my favorite things about the Morgana Zip-Up/Cover-Up is that the block I used to draft it is meant for minimal stretch fabrics. That means it is perfect for using Cloud Cuddle©: the newest double-sided minky from Shannon Fabrics. Below I’ll give you some tips for sewing a Morgana with this super lush fabric.

Project Under the Sea – a Collaboration

June 13, 2023 by Ajaire

The Project Under the Sea collection has been live for a few weeks and I’m excited to finally share some of the details with you! I sewed the pattern I contributed (Morgana Zip-Up now available in the shop!) and two of the other patterns so far for my girls. I couldn’t resist the Suco by …

Project Jet Set – Sardinia With the Rimini Romper

May 27, 2022 by Ajaire

The pattern I contributed to the Project Jet Set collection is the Rimini Romper and I’m thrilled with its release. I’ve been designing this romper pattern in my head for a couple of years now and the sporty yet elegant style really comes through in the jumpsuit view. So let’s head back to Sardinia (click …

Project Jet Set – Travel Pattern Capsule – Sardinia

May 26, 2022 by Ajaire

The Project Jet Set travel pattern capsule was released earlier this month and today we’re heading to Sardinia (in spirit haha) through a few of the swim pattern options.

Very Peri Pantone Party

February 16, 2022 by Ajaire

Can I tell you how excited I am about Very Peri, this year’s Pantone color of the year? Around here we’ve been all about purple for years and with Bean leaning more toward blue lately, this periwinkle color is just perfect. Jumping onto the Project Run & Play Pantone Party was a no-brainer. The first …