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Best Notebooks to Fit Your Notebook Cover

I've received a lot of questions about which notebooks to use with the North Pond Notebook Cover... I designed it in two sizes, the larger for composition notebooks and the smaller size for journals and sketchbooks (like large Moleskine notebooks). These are fairly common and easy to find ...
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How to Make a Waxed Canvas Retro Rucksack

Sewing· Sewing Patterns

I'm excited to finally share this new waxed canvas Retro Rucksack with you! I made this weeks ago, but didn't have the time to photograph it and get the pattern updated until this week. Ever since I made a waxed canvas messenger bag for my husband, I knew I wanted to use some for my Retro ...
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Felt Tutti Fruity Penny Pincher

Pattern Review· Sewing

Last week, my daughter and I worked on making these cute felt change purses using the Tutti Fruity Penny Pincher Pattern from Betz White. I made the strawberry and then we worked on the lime together. (And full disclosure, I received the pattern as a gift...) (This post contains affiliate ...
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Airport Sling from On The Go Bags

Book Reviews· Sewing

Last year I had the opportunity to contribute a pattern to the book On The Go Bags by Lindsay Conner and Janelle MacKay. In order to help with some of the sewing questions from the book, share our projects, and run some sew-alongs, Lindsay and Janelle created a Facebook group for the book. This ...
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Knit Mini Southport Dress

Pattern Review· Sewing

My oldest daughter has grown out of most of her clothes this year... they all grow out of their clothes every year, so I'm not sure why I'm surprised. The younger kids can usually be outfitted with hand-me-downs until I can get to the store or sew something, but it's a challenge keeping up with the ...
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Free & Easy Leaf Embroidery Pattern

Sewing Patterns

Today I have a free Leaf Embroidery Pattern for you! Simple running stitches are modern and also easy. Send me the free Running Stitch Leaf Embroidery pattern! (Plus, get access to the whole resource library with more free patterns and ...
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Handmade Clothes That I Actually Wear

Sewing

For me, the hardest thing about learning to sew clothes for myself has been figuring out what handmade clothes I actually wear. I see this a lot with other online sewing friends too. It seems like we all gravitate toward the fun prints in the beginning, and at some point, we realize that those items ...
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North Pond Notebook Cover Tester Versions

Sewing Patterns

The North Pond Notebook Cover is now available in my shop! I had a fabulous group of testers for this pattern and the finished product is better because of their hard work and great suggestions. We made a few changes after testing, so if you notice inconsistencies in pocket sizes and buckle ...
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Declutter Your Sewing Space & Supplies to Spark Creativity

Introducing the Flower City Potholders Sewing Pattern

How to Make a Waxed Canvas Gift Pouch