I don’t think I’ve ever spent this much time petting a fabric as I have the lovely material from the Happy Home fabric line by Caroline Hulse for Art Gallery Fabrics.  I pestered Caroline to let me join the fabric tour, and boy am I glad I did! This is Caroline’s second line of fabrics, and {…Continue Reading}
This is a sponsored post. I was invited to participate in a promotional campaign from Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores to introduce a new collaborative project with Jennifer Garner (yes, THAT Jennifer Garner) for a series of over 100 crafting kits targeted at kids aged 4 to 11. Â I immediately replied “yes!” because I love {…Continue Reading}
Today I’m participating in the pattern tour for my friend Suz of Sewpony Vintage’s latest pattern, the Dear Prudence Dress.  This pattern is for girls’ sized 12M to 10 years.  I’ll give the release discount right here at the beginning so you don’t have to search for it!  Take 15% off with the code PRUDENCE15 from {…Continue Reading}
I’ve had a little secret for quite some time!  When I met up with Melissa from A Happy Stitch this Spring, she gave me the scoop on a fun project she was collaborating on with Michael Miller Fabrics – The Great Pattern Hack! I told Melissa I’d love to be involved however I could and now {…Continue Reading}
Recently I tested the Mini Southport Dress – the latest pattern release by Kelli of True Bias.  The pattern is for girls sized 2T to 10 and is listed for $8. I think you know from my Mini Hudson Pants here and here that I’m a big fan of Kelli’s work.  Well, the testing period for {…Continue Reading}
Today I have the first of two video tutorials I have planned to  accompany the Moto Jacket pattern.  This video is to show how to shorten a zipper, which is necessary for this pattern, and comes in handy for many patterns requiring a zipper. The pattern has illustrations and written steps, but I know sometimes {…Continue Reading}
I took the opportunity to make up a Blue Ridge Top this week.  The Blue Ridge Dress is the debut pattern from Hello Holli, and let me tell you – this pattern is so amazing!  I first “met” Holli when she was a tester for my Haven Acres Mini Collection.  She was an invaluable tester and {…Continue Reading}
Ten months, two schools, a major move and one lost tooth later, Arden has completed her first year of school. Â Her last day of school was June 19. She has made lots of new friends at her new school in New Jersey and we’re getting into a good groove here. Â She’s now enjoying the summer {…Continue Reading}
The Moto Jacket pattern is here! It seems that no matter what I end up feeling rushed to release at the end and there was one set of tester photos that didn’t make it into the final pattern. Â Aren’t these photos taken by Monica M just lovely? Â Trust me, they’ll be in listing photos and {…Continue Reading}
We interrupt Moto Jacket pattern preparation to bring you…  the Ishi Dress by Straight Grain!  I joined the chorus with a resounding “yes please!” when An asked if she should turn her prototype into a pattern. The pattern is for girls’ sizes 1Y to 10Y and has options for button or invisible zipper closure, straight or slanted pockets, {…Continue Reading}
