hey friends! i have long neglected this space, and i’d love to catch you up on what’s going on.

this was going to be one of those long, text heavy posts: the kind that I hate to write, and I’m not sure if anyone will read. so instead, here’s the essence: i’m shifting my focus from sewing for the bee to creating sewing patterns, kits, surface patterns and sewing classes. and i’m in the process of creating a new website, where you’ll eventually be able to purchase my wares! (it won’t be called hamster and the bee; that title occupies a little, soft, gentle spot in my otherwise cold heart that is reserved for me and the bee. i’ll be leaving this blog right here.)

i’ve been feeling like i’ve outgrown this site for a while now, and since we’re in the process of building a new house (YIPPEE!) and seeking temporarily shelter at a family members, I thought it was the perfect time to create a new website and new products.

i’d love for you to visit me at my new site! if you’re interested in receiving updates about products or classes, please sign up for the newsletter there. www.hollymcbride.com

for the next few months, i’ll continue to post new class schedules here, and update my newsletter subscribers accordingly. i will soon be encouraging subscribers to sign up for the newsletter at hollymcbride.com so that when the site is up and running (by may, fingers crossed!), you can begin receiving updates without a hitch.

to everyone who has read my blog, commented, subscribed to the newsletter or taken a class: thank you so, so much! your support has encouraged me to take this next leap; i couldn’t be more grateful!