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Growing Beautiful Garments
October 02, 2018
It's now October...the ideal sewing weather if you ask me! I do have a couple goals in the next month or so. I would like to make my husband a man ...
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Dress Relief
September 09, 2018

Full Disclosure. I didn’t always like to wear dresses. It’s quite true. I spent most of my money at Mr. Bulky’s on shopping trips growing up. I remember literally trying...
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Growing Beautiful
August 26, 2018
Meet Growing Beautiful! This is a vibrant collection filled with painterly flowers complemented with fun abstract patterns. There are three versatile color ways along with four rayon prints perfect for...
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Rainbow Connection
May 31, 2018
In April I taught a color theory class at my local quilt shop and had a lot of fun sharing my love of color and design. While preparing for class,...
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Introducing Rosa
May 23, 2018
Rosa is a chic collection with rich colors and textures, inspired by Central American tribal patterns, weaves and embroidery. In addition to cultural influences, you will find dainty flowers, lush...
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Jelly Roll Placemats
May 07, 2018
It’s time to add some color to your table for this festive season of graduations and summer barbeques. These Jelly Roll placemats featuring Painted Garden are a great summer piece...
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Purple Rain
April 01, 2018
April Rain Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops. Let the rain sing you a lullaby. The rain makes still pools...
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Green Goodness
February 28, 2018
There are so many fun things to celebrate in March. Who isn’t excited about warmer weather and the first day of spring?! I thought I would share a few of...
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Hello February!
January 31, 2018
In the spirit of LOVE, I am sharing a tutorial for a hot lips block. It’s super cute and can easily be made into a pillow or incorporated into a...
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Crazy Love
January 12, 2018
We’re halfway through the first month of 2018 and that makes me so excited! I am ready for things to warm up around here. I’ve been fashioning an electric blanket...
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By Hand London
August 15, 2017

By Hand London is one of my favorite pattern companies for garment sewing. The dresses have always fit me well without the need for adjustments. Their patterns are well written with instructions easy to follow. I will be adding to this post as I have three dresses to share made from the Wild Nectar Collection from Moda.

This first dress is the Anna Dress featuring the Flutter print. The...
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Sew To Grow with Wild Nectar Fabrics from Moda
June 07, 2017

It’s easy to take pleasure in garment sewing when you hear little voices say, ” We love our dresses!” I would like to share the latest Sew To Grow pattern for children…it’s the Mini Bondi Top and Tunic Dress! Just like the favored adult version, this top is a quick easy sew that features a contrasting yolk in the back. This can be made as a top or you can add a casing and draw string for...
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