Winner!
Congratulations, Kristina! She is the winner of a year's subscription to Sew News. Enjoy!
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Leah Dress Testing and County Fair 2012
I was able to test the Leah Dress from Pixie Dust Patterns awhile back. This is a gorgeous maxi-dress for girls size 12mo-7. This was my first time sewing a Pixie Dust patterns and the directions...
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Pattern Testing ~ Go To Leggings
I recently tested a new pattern for Go To Pattern shop, the Go To Leggings. This is a versatile pattern for sizes 12mo-11/12 that includes shorts, capris, regular and extra-long lengths as well as a...
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Handmade Christmas Gifts
How are your Christmas plans coming along? I am slow to get started, but have all my shopping done. I still have my handmade gifts to work on, but feel good that I finally have a plan and a list....
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Apron Giveaway at Apronista
Anyone else love a good apron? I almost always wear one in the kitchen and often for housekeeping and gardening as well. The Apronista is giving away this cute, sexy apron in their February giveaway....
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Product Review ~ Firmoo Eye Glasses
I recently received a pair of Firmoo eye glasses to review. I have worn glasses for over 20 years and enjoy having several pairs to choose from, so I jumped at the chance for a free pair of glasses....
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Sew Sweetness Dot Dot Dash Bag Review
Sara at Sew Sweetness is hosting Purse Palooza 2013 through October. I love to make bags and needed to start Christmas gifts, so here is my first Purse Palooza bag - the Dot Dot Dash bag from the Sew...
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Purse Palooza ~Fancy Fylerion Bag
Here is my second bag for Purse Palooza 2013 - the Fancy Fylerion bag. Mama Lusco's Fancy Fylerion bagThe Fylerion bag pattern is a FREE pattern, tutorial and video tutorial from Sew Sweetness. I've...
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Purse Palooza ~ Rockin' Guitar Bag
It's Purse Palooza time at Sew Sweetness! I hope you are following along and enjoying all the purse reviews as much as I am. This is a great excuse to sew some bags for myself and gift-giving....
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Purse Palooza ~ Rosie Crossbody Bag
The Rosie Crossbody Bag from Swoon Patterns, formerly Paco Bean patterns, is my 4th bag of Purse Palooza 2013. This was my first Paco Bean/Swoon pattern and I am in love with the results! The Rosie...
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Purse Palooza ~ OSU Beaver Aragon Bag
Well, friends, today is the last day to enter a bag for Purse Palooza 2013. I finally finished a bag on my gift-sewing list today, the OSU Beaver Aragon bag. This bag is made using the Sew...
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~Now CLOSED~ SMS Giveaway Day
Congratulation to Judy H. of the Knotty Needle blog! Please email me or leave a comment to claim your prize :) Sew, Mama, Sew's Giveaway Day is here again! I've enjoyed visiting hundreds of blogs...
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Sew Sweetness Pattern Review ~ Quilted Sawyer Bag
This is my fourth Sew Sweetness bag and all the patterns have been easy to follow with great results! Sarah and Sew, Mama, Sew are sponsoring a bag-making contest using Sew Sweetness patterns. There...
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Mini-Log Cabin block & Shirt Pattern review
I was a little late to get sewing, but I joined in the Sew Can She mini-log cabin block sew-along. I am not a quilter but this little 4.5" block looked like one I could manage. Caroline walked us...
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Self Care Sewing Pledge
I love what Pattern Revolution is doing to end "Selfish Sewing." Reading this blog post was an "Ah-Ha" moment for me. So much of what we do as wives and mothers is for others. There is no reason to...
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West Texas Chili Monster Angie Dress & Apron
I love to read and sew SisBoom patterns, so there was no question that I would be joining the I Love to Read Sewing Challenge. It took some thought to figure out what pattern and book though....My...
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Coming Soon...Little One-Yard Wonders!
I'm totally excited for the June 2, 2014 release of Little One-Yard Wonders! This is my first time contributing to a book and the Easy Dolman Tunic for girls 4-12 is included. I've enjoyed the past...
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Lorelei Women's Dress Blog Tour
I am excited to be a part of the E-beth Designs blog tour for the new Lorelei Women's Dress! I have made 3 Lorelei's so far, 2 in testing and another just because I love the pattern. Let's get...
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SMS Giveaway Day~ One Yard Little Wonders
It's giveaway week! I have enjoyed SMS Giveaway days for several years and am happy to share a special prize with you. This year, I was a contributor to the newest Little One Yard Wondersbook....
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Wardrobe Architect 2015- January
Have you heard about the Wardrobe Architect hosted by the Coletterie? It's a guided program to help define your personal style and develop a hand-made wardrobe that you will love wearing. They give...
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Dr. Seuss Hat Tutorial ~ Cat in the Hat
One of my most popular posts has been the Dr. Seuss Hat Tutorial. This was a hat I made to wear at my kids school on Read Across America Day back in March 2010. I updated the document links for the...
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Self-care sewing
Things have been quiet on the blog! I have made some time for selfish ( self-care) sewing in the past month. I am also continuing to work on the Wardrobe Architect from the Colleterie. My first sew...
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Sew Your Pattern Stash ~ Sisboom Jamie Dress
March's theme for Sew Your Pattern Stash has been Dresses and Skirts. I was hoping to make a Sisboom Angie, Sisboom Jamie and Ellie Inspired Spring Lily, but work and illness have kept me away from...
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Pattern Testing
It feels good to be pattern testing again! After I went back to work 5 years ago, my sewing and pattern testing has slowed down. I've been able to test 4 patterns in the past 2 months, so my machines...
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GlassesShop.com Review
Do you love new glasses as much as I do? My favorite way to buy prescription glasses is through online glasses shops. This pair is from GlassesShop.Com I have ordered from several online glasses shops...
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