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Draft a Pinafore Pattern in any size!
It's a Shweshwe Holiday over here! This post is sponsored by Meerkat Sweshwe, who contacted me a while ago to see if I'd like to create something with their fabrics. I fell in love with the these red prints and we agreed they would be perfect for a holiday pinafore....
Making Merry with Janome! Christmas Ornament Placemat {tutorial}
I love having a theme with a deadline to sew for, it brings out all kinds of crazy-creative in me and today's project is no exception. I'm thrilled to be part of Making Merry with Janome today! Since Janome Canada is my sewing machine sponsor, they've let me borrow a...
Monthly Sparks for December!
It's that time again, I got to choose fabrics for the Monthly Sparks December subscription bundle from Fabric Spark! This bundle is quite different from the one I chose in June. I started out with the idea to have a rainbow bundle, and it turned into a bundle with a...
Petit Oiseau
I'm really happy to get to talk about Petit Oiseau, a Filles à Maman pattern today. The last time I worked with one of Mélanie's patterns I made 5 of them! This time, since I am still recovering from having pneumonia I barely made the deadline. Thankfully I'm much...
Flare Fabrics – a Canadian Online Fabric Store {+ discount & giveaway!}
Happy Monday! This is the 17th shop I've interviewed for our continuing Canadian Online Fabric Store interview series! Today's feature is Flare Fabrics - Marlene's shop is "where to go" for batiks and bold contemporary cottons. Plus she stocks lots of other fabrics,...
Black Friday Weekend Sales!
I'm so excited to offer links to all these Black Friday Sales from my amazing sponsors today! These online shops sell everything from fabric to patterns and notions. They've provided amazing deals for you this weekend. If you've been eyeing something special, don't...
Black Friday Sales Coming Soon!
Turns out I'm still here. (of course!) Happy Thanksgiving to everyone celebrating today. I am drooling over your mashed potatoes and turkey pictures on Instagram! I wanted to write a quick note to say you should watch out early tomorrow for my Black Friday Sale post!...
Organize Your Sewing Room with Free Printable Labels!
Having the correct supplies for your job is important. Firefighters need boots and helmets, dentists need that crazy metal picking thing they use. I need fabric for my job. (along with lots of other things!) That makes keeping track of it all an important part of my...
Little Photographer Camera {review, discount & giveaway!}
Making softies for babies is fun. Making softies for my friends' coming-soon baby that mimic their dad's real-life photography job is even better! I am really happy to be part of the Swoodson Says PDF Pattern Blog Tour today. This tour is promoting her Quiet Play...
4 Projects and 13 Favorite Fabrics equals 1 Happy Girl
When my oldest went back to school I got a burst of sewing energy and decided to make her several school-related projects. There's something very satisfying about sending your child to school with unique and useful things. I'd love to make her backpack one year, but...