A while back I received an e-mail from Audrey with Skirt Fixation asking if I’d like to participate in their newest challenge create event – this time the challenge would be a fabric swap. Â I loved this idea, so I gave a hearty “yes” and put in my preference for fabric type – linen! {…Continue Reading}
Greetings everyone! Â I hope you had an enjoyable 4th of July! Â We are really lucky to live within walking distance of a world-class fireworks display that runs for three days over the 4th. Â Every year we load up the girls in their Radio Flyer wagon and have a little parade down to the riverfront. Â On {…Continue Reading}
A little while back I had the pleasure to test another pattern for my friend Lauren from Selvage Designs- the FOXGLOVE women’s tank pattern! I meant to share this just as soon as the pattern was available – first on IndieSew and now on the Selvage Designs shop page *affiliate link.  But… life gets a little busy when you’re {…Continue Reading}
Woohoo! Â It’s here! Â I have my LOL Swing Top pattern ready to make a call for testers! The LOL Swing Top is a loose-fitting trapeze-style top which floats away from the shoulders. The only critical measurement is the chest measurement, taken just underneath the armpits. It is tunic length,ending about at the hip {…Continue Reading}
How amazing were all the outfits for the Matinee Pattern Tour? Â Today I wanted to make up a little recap so you could see everything all at once and reference back to everyone’s post about their Matinee. baste & gather | handmade frenzy | our family four | rock the stitch call ajaire |Â handmade {…Continue Reading}
If your name is Theresa – check your inbox! Â You’re the Cosi Swimsuit pattern winner! I also threw in my Camper Hat pattern for fun. Â I hope to see your finished projects, Theresa!
Well, it’s that bittersweet day – the last day of the Matinee pattern tour. Â We are most certainly not going out with a fizzle, though – we have three more awesome versions of the pattern today! Did you know that I am learning the details of the outfits along with you? Â I only get to {…Continue Reading}
It’s the second to last day of the Matinee pattern tour, but don’t you fret; we still have plenty to share! Â Today is a special day for me – it’s my birthday, and it’s a big one! Â Today I’m 40, so farewell to my thirties! Ajaire from Call Ajaire opens things up for us {…Continue Reading}
Oh, now we’re getting into the last few days of the Matinee pattern tour, it always makes me anxious when things start rolling towards the end; I want it to go on and on! Â Here are today’s great versions of the pattern: Tasha from Glitter + Wit made an adorable remix for the Matinee, {…Continue Reading}
We’re past the halfway mark of the Matinee pattern tour – are you ready for more?  Today we have three more amazing versions: First up today is Renee who lives in Australia and blogs at Nearest the Pin.  Renee was another co-contributor with me for Kids Clothes Week.  I’ve been drooling over the selfish sewing she’s {…Continue Reading}
