Recently I volunteered to test the Mini Ogden Cami by Kelli of True Bias. Â The timing worked out that I was on vacation in Idaho during the testing timeframe. Â I could have bowed out, but since my Mother-in-law is a quilter I just picked up some fabric and notions at the Jo-Ann’s near them and {…Continue Reading}
In all my sewing for Arden and Hadley I have not yet sewn pajamas or a nightgown! Â Enter the All You Need Jammies by Heidi & Finn… There are tons of options in this pattern, so it truly is all you need. Â T-shirt, gathered shirt, nightgown, leggings, and lounge pants are all included. Â Arden has {…Continue Reading}
School is (finally) back in session!! Â While I love summer and we had lots of fun swimming at our community pool, going to movies under the stars, museums, visits into the city and more I’m ready to be back to a weekday routine around here. First I feel like I should share the quick snap {…Continue Reading}
Next up for sewing my way through One Thimble Issue 12* is the Girls Brook Blossom Skirt by Orange Daisy Patterns. Â *Affiliate link – links to affiliate sites are designated by * throughout this post The Girls Brook Blossom Skirt is for girls’ sizes 2 – 20. Â This translates to cover waist dimensions from 21 {…Continue Reading}
This Azure Party Dress from One Thimble Issue 12* is brought to you on behalf of my subscription to Starz, and the 2015 version of Cinderella. After seeing the epic blue ballgown created by the Fairy Godmother, Hadley was begging for one just like it.  *affiliate link I knew the Azure Party Dress by {…Continue Reading}
Today I listed the first two coloring pages for Jennuine Design patterns – Satya Pants and Calla Lily Crop Top (yes, it was a two-for-one deal since both patterns are in the same artwork). Â This is something I had hoped to offer for some time, but two things needed to be in place before I {…Continue Reading}
I was able to get some photos today of the #111 Dress (and top) that I made from Issue 12 of One Thimble* (affiliate link).  We live practically throwing distance from an amazing park that is a like a mini Central Park. I made both a dress and a shortened version that’s tunic length, both in {…Continue Reading}
This post contains affiliate links, designated by *. Now that things have calmed a bit around here from getting the Satya Pants released, it’s time to talk about the other pattern I released.  I contributed the Calla Lily Crop Top* to One Thimble Issue 12*. First let’s chat about One Thimble.  It’s a sewing e-magazine, so {…Continue Reading}
We’ve been working really hard to get the Satya Pants pattern ready for release. Â Boasting aside, they’re really good, folks! As usual, the watercolor from Candace at Dandyroo Designs for the cover is the icing on the cake. Â Just so sweet and cute! The pattern is unisex so it works for both boys and girls {…Continue Reading}
This Kid’s Clothes Week sort of snuck up on me – were you better prepared? Â I’ve been up to my eyeballs with pattern preparations – two of my own and working on contract jobs for other brands at the same time. From that desire, a Swingin’ Satya Top was created! When I’ve been immersed in {…Continue Reading}
