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New! The Highland Avenue House Pattern

It's so exciting to release new patterns! I just love seeing how you all take my patterns and create your own beautiful projects. This is the Highland Avenue House pattern. I had a lot of fun designing this pattern and I hope you enjoy sewing it! Let me tell you a little bit about my ...
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Union St Tee Review

Pattern Review· Sewing

I love making pretty clothes with interesting details, but daily uniform (or "momiform" as Lauren Dahl has been calling it) consists of jeans and t-shirts. I really want to make more things I will wear regularly. I know I can't go wrong with a basic t-shirt pattern. (And maybe I'll try some jeans ...
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Cultivate Makeup Travel Case

Sewing

As part of sewing month, Art Gallery Fabrics is hosting a "30 Days of Sewing" blog tour, showcasing their newest fabric lines. I spent a couple of weeks dreaming up projects for all of the fabric lines, but I finally chose to use some of Bonnie Christine's "Cultivate" fabric. I've been ...
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Buffalo Baby Clothes

Sewing

Is there anything cuter than tiny baby clothes? One of my friends just had twin boys, so I took the opportunity to make some comfy, manly baby clothes. I usually make Divided Baskets for my friends' baby showers, but this friend needed clothes more than organizational storage bins. I knew I ...
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Autumn Running Stitch {Tote Bag Upgrade}

Sewing· Tutorials

I love how a simple embroidery stitch can make a plain tote bag feel like a special gift. This tote bag upgrade is quick and easy, yet your friends will feel appreciated and loved when they see the care you put into to making a hand-stitched gift. (It makes a great gift, but you can definitely make ...
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Make Bias Binding from a Fat Quarter

Sewing· Tutorials

Here's a tutorial showing you how to make bias binding from a fat quarter. (After making these pencil pouches with the girls last week, I realized I needed a tutorial they could reference!) Why make your own? Well, store-bought bias binding is typically a poly/cotton blend of fabric. It's a little ...
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Zipper Pouch Girls Sewing Day

Sewing

Last week, I spent the day sewing with my daughter and 6 of her friends. It was a zipper pouch girls sewing day! The girls we invited all had basic sewing skills (able to thread the machine and sew straight stitches...) and a desire to learn more. My goal was to introduce a couple of new techniques ...
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Blue Ridge Dress Pattern Swap

Pattern Review· Sewing

Have you seen the new Blue Ridge Dress pattern by Hello Holli? It's a sweet girl's dress; feminine with modern details. While I was making the Blue Ridge Dress this week, Holli was busy sewing up one of my Retro Rucksacks. Be sure to look at her blog to see the finished bag! Holli has ...
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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! The Highland Avenue House Pattern

Union St Tee Review

Cultivate Makeup Travel Case

Buffalo Baby Clothes

Autumn Running Stitch {Tote Bag Upgrade}

Make Bias Binding from a Fat Quarter

Zipper Pouch Girls Sewing Day

Blue Ridge Dress Pattern Swap

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