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Does that title make anyone else want to bust out the old Alice Cooper t-shirt? No? Just me? I cannot believe Ethan just finished his first year of elementary school!!! I really, really can’t get over how fast time flies. He is now officially a first grader. Not to mention, Ainsley finished her first year […]
Remember when I showed the photos of The Georgia Dress? Well, The Cottage Mama has done it again. Another beautiful sewing pattern with absolutely versatility! The Matilda Dress and Top pattern is now available for pdf purchase and the paper pattern will be ready by the end of the month. […]
Today marks 8 years of marriage for me and my husband Garrett. Almost 10 years ago, we got engaged and we had no idea what was ahead of us, but we knew that we wanted to experience it all together. We have since moved (too many times), finished college, gotten our first jobs, bought 2 […]
A few weeks ago, I saw a contest announcement on Seamingly Smitten’s facebook page and figured I would join in! The rules were easy…. sew up the cute Love Me Knot dress, take some photos and three people would be chosen as winners. And guess what? I came in second place, which means I won […]
Earlier this month, I shared a guest post over a Mama Says Sew and I am reposting it here. Enjoy! Today, I am here to share a pattern and tutorial for Purse Pockets. Yes, Purse Pockets. If your kids are anything like mine, they adore pockets. Ainsley will put up a fuss if her […]
I recently had the opportunity to pattern test two of Blank Slate Patterns new designs! Big Island Board Shorts and The Retro Romper. I love when I can make things for Ethan, as well as Ainsley. The Big Island Board Shorts (affiliate link) are a super quick sew and they look adorable. I cut up an old […]
It’s time for another pattern giveaway. Amy of Peek A Boo Pattern shop is generously offering one of you the chance to win 5 of her patterns to celebrate the Lost Art Series on A Jennuine Life that I participated in! Good luck and have a wonderful Memorial Day! a Rafflecopter giveaway
Raise your hand if you figured out which craft audition was mine earlier this week!!! If you guessed United Colors of Love…..you were right! And guess what? It came in first place, which means I am now a contestant on So You Think You’re Crafty. A lot of people thought I was some of […]
A few weeks ago, I was selected to pattern test for The Cottage Mama and I just about squealed! Her patterns are to die for. Absolute perfection. Her newest pattern is a vintage inspired dress and it will be released via pdf and paper patterns next week. The Georgia Vintage Dress There will […]
I am over at A Jennuine Life today with a tutorial on how to embroider a chain stitch! Click HERE for the tutorial Learn how to embellish your kid’s clothes (or home decor!) so that they go from cute to super duper cute!
I am over at Sew Mama Sew with another tutorial for you guys! Today, I am showing you how to turn too large t-shirts into cute swimsuit coverups in no time at all! Click HERE for the tutorial. We are headed to the beach in a few weeks, so these were definitely something I needed. […]
Auditions are up on So You Think You’re Crafty and I am one of the 12 projects…. but the trick is that I can’t tell you which one is mine. So fun, right? All of the projects are awesome, so go vote for your favorite and let me know if you are able to pick […]
This has been a long time coming, but I am excited to announce that we are finally having our basement finished and it will include a giant sewing/craft studio for me!!! If you remember, I already work down in the basement, but it was concrete walls, concrete floor, and poor lighting. Read this post to […]
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