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New Pattern: The North Pond Notebook Cover

I'm excited to share that the North Pond Notebook Cover is now available! I've had such a great response to the pattern pictures I've been posting on Instagram, so I know many of you have been waiting for this release. For those that haven't seen the details yet, the North Pond Notebook Cover ...
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Chalk & Paint Notebook Covers

Sewing· Sewing Patterns

A couple of weeks ago, Caroline sent me some of her new Chalk & Paint fabrics to sew with. I knew exactly what I wanted to make with them! My girls are drawn to Caroline's fun fabric designs. The Happy Home fabrics I chose for the zipper pouches we made with my daughter's friends were a ...
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Floral Gallery Tunic With Hand Stitched Details

Pattern Review· Sewing

If you have been following me on Instagram, you've seen a couple of posts about my participation in the Liesl & Co Gallery Tunic sew-along. I'm one of the 5 panelists judging the sew-along entries and helping to choose a winner! You can find the intro post and my plans for the pattern over at ...
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Sewing the Seneca Creek Bag Pattern & Review

Pattern Review· Sewing

A few months ago, I sewed up this Seneca Creek Bag pattern by Betz White. It's a small purse with an envelope pocket detail, perfect for carrying your essentials. Betz is hosting a Seneca Creek Bag sew-along this month, so I thought it would be a good time to share my bag here with a more detailed ...
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Birkin Flares Review

Pattern Review· Sewing

I had this idea that jeans are the hardest type of garment to sew. What about you? It seems so impressive somehow. We say things like, "She even makes her own jeans!!" as if it's the pinnacle of sewing achievement. After making the Baste & Gather Birkin Flares, I'm wondering why everyone is ...
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Behind-the-Scenes: Taking Blog Photos

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Don't you love looking at beautiful craft photos? Pinterest, blogs, magazines, books...I love them all for creative inspiration. After starting my own blog and photographing my own projects, I've learned to look at these photos from a different perspective. I see the hard work that goes into the ...
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Denim Pocket With Grommets {Tote Bag Upgrade}

Sewing· Tutorials

Here's another tote bag upgrade tutorial! This one features a denim pocket with grommets and a sliding shoulder strap. With all of the Birkin Flares and Ginger Jeans everyone is making, I figured a lot of people have denim scraps that need to be used. If you aren't into making your own jeans, you ...
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Tessellation Quilt Finish

Sewing

At the end of 2015, I had just one lingering project that I wanted to finish. Remember my Tessellation quilt? I finally finished quilting it, right before Christmas...and it only took me 16 months! Last year Sara at Sew Sweetness hosted a Tessellation Quilt sew-along. It's been quite a ...
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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

New Pattern: The North Pond Notebook Cover

Chalk & Paint Notebook Covers

Floral Gallery Tunic With Hand Stitched Details

Sewing the Seneca Creek Bag Pattern & Review

Birkin Flares Review

Behind-the-Scenes: Taking Blog Photos

Denim Pocket With Grommets {Tote Bag Upgrade}

Tessellation Quilt Finish

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