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My Boyfriend's Apple Pie: Recipe

2013-06-18T08:00:00.000-04:00

Today, I am happy to have my friend Brianne over here to share a yummy apple pie recipe with all of you. She has mad sewing skills and a great sense of humor, so make sure to check out her...

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The Fabric Hutch: Furniture Redo

2013-06-17T07:43:00.000-04:00

Week 1 of So You Think You're Crafty has been completed! Voting is up for the Week #2 Entries: Upcycling Head over to vote for your favorites! (click HERE) Did any of you...

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The Chain Stitch: An Embroidery Tutorial

2013-06-15T08:00:00.000-04:00

Last month, I guest posted over at A Jennuine Life and I am reposting the tutorial here for you guys! Today, I am going to show you how to do the chain stitch I used for my...

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The Vintage Sundress

2013-06-13T13:30:00.000-04:00

A little while back, I had the opportunity to help out the lovely ladies from Simple Simon and Co with their vintage sundress pattern which is now available for FREE!! (Click here to...

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Butterfly Wall Art: Tutorial

2013-06-12T08:47:00.002-04:00

I am over at Sew Mama Sew today sharing a tutorial for cute Butterfly Wall Art made out of scrap fabrics, so go HERE to check it out! The idea came when I was making Ainsley those...

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Week 1: Paint (So You Think You're Crafty Competition)

2013-06-10T15:16:00.001-04:00

Remember the United Colors of Love art that I used as my audition piece for So You Think You're Crafty? Well, it's time for the So You Think You're Crafty competition to start...

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Hair Chopped! And Donation Information

2013-06-09T08:00:00.000-04:00

Remember me with long blonde hair? Well, that was chopped a few weeks ago and donated to a fantastic organization. I did lots and lots of research before I sent my...

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School's Out for Summer!

2013-06-07T08:38:00.000-04:00

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!!!...

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Make a Tutu Swim Bottom: Tutorial

2013-06-06T07:01:00.000-04:00

The lovely Karly from Zafarani is over with an awesome guest post today. Last time she was here, she offered a wonderful pattern for a Knot Dress and now she is going to show all of...

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The Matilda Dress: Cottage Mama Pattern Testing

2013-06-05T08:09:00.000-04:00

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...

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Happy 8 Years!

2013-06-04T07:03:00.000-04:00

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...

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Love Me Knot Dress: Seamingly Smitten Contest

2013-05-31T09:44:00.000-04:00

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...

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Purse Pocket Pattern and Tutorial

2013-05-30T07:00:00.000-04:00

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,...

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The Retro Romper and Big Island Board Shorts: Pattern Testing

2013-05-28T10:57:00.000-04:00

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,...

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Peek-A-Boo Pattern Shop Giveaway!

2013-05-27T11:05:00.000-04:00

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...

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United Colors of Love World Map

2013-05-24T09:25:00.001-04:00

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,...

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Georgia Vintage Dress: The Cottage Mama Pattern Testing

2013-05-23T19:22:00.000-04:00

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...

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Chain Stitch Embroidery Tutorial: Guest Post

2013-05-22T06:52:00.003-04:00

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...

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The 30-Minute Swimsuit Coverup Tutorial

2013-05-21T09:19:00.003-04:00

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...

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So You Think You're Crafty Auditions!

2013-05-20T11:30:00.000-04:00

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,...

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New Craft Studio: In Progress!

2013-05-20T07:33:00.000-04:00

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,...

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Flavor Pink Silhouette Giveaway!

2013-05-15T07:00:00.000-04:00

A few months ago, I was contacted by the adorable Crystalyn of Flavor Pink. She blogs about her family and her awesome art work. Crystalyn is seriously talented and when she offered...

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Flip This Pattern!

2013-05-14T14:26:00.001-04:00

If you haven't already heard by now, there is a fun new sewing series coming your way and I was asked to be a part of it! It is a year long sewing series with monthly...

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Fancy Schmancy Fabric Flower Patterns Giveaway!

2013-05-13T06:55:00.000-04:00

One of my lovely blog advertisers Fancy Schmancy is offering one of you the chance to win her entire collection of fabric flower and crown patterns worth $49. Learn how to make...

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The Hattie Top: Pattern Testing

2013-05-10T07:14:00.000-04:00

Once again, I had the wonderful opportunity to pattern test for Peek A Boo Pattern Shop (seems like I have been doing a lot of that lately, huh?) As usual, I love love love her...

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