A couple of weeks ago, I tried on some black and white wide-leg rayon pants in the store and loved them. I couldn't bring myself to pay $40 for thin, cheap fabric and less than perfect pattern matching and construction though. Don't we all do that? How many times do we leave things behind because we ...
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Striped Knit Dance Dresses
This year, my oldest daughter started taking ballet lessons. As with most girls their age, our daughters love to put on "shows" and regularly choreograph dances for us. They've been practicing a dance for our family reunion talent show for weeks and requested matching dance dresses. I used a striped ...
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Rayon Ogden Cami Dress
I've been eyeing this beautiful Treasured Kermes print by April Rhodes since it was released. Blue and red are my go-to colors for both clothes and decor (as you can see from the colors in my kitchen). Every garment I've seen in this fabric is gorgeous. Last week I needed a more fabric to fill up my ...
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Free Mother’s Day Embroidery Pattern
Today I have a free Mother's Day embroidery pattern for you! It says "I'm so thankful you're my mom," which really means you can give it to your mom any time of year. It would also make a sweet birthday gift or thank you gift (because you can always thank your mom for being awesome!). But Mother's ...
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Marigold Dress in Chambray
Back in January, I discovered the Marigold Dress pattern by Blank Slate patterns. I was familiar with Blank Slate before, but it's not one of my go-to pattern companies. I had seen the Marigold before, but it was Abbey's short-sleeved chambray version that grabbed my attention.
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Waxed Canvas & Leather Zipper Bag
Last year I made a waxed canvas zipper bag for my 12-year-old son's birthday. My husband mentioned (more than a couple of times) how nice it was. I got the hint, and he got one for Christmas.
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