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Vernazza Color-Block Top {pattern review}
Inspiration from a 80's rock band anyone?! This top is a first "wearable" muslin of the Vernazza Color-Block Top. It's not perfect, but I like the front panel and colour-blocking so I decided to take photos anyhow! This pattern is from the book: Just for You, that I...
#mmmay15 Recap
We are on vacation! Hooray! As you read, my family is headed to Florida. A much needed break from "the usual" and some sun, beach and lazy days for the next week and a half. (Deep breath, Ahhhhhhh.....) While we are away I've scheduled a few posts, so it won't look...
Monthly Sparks… {and “How not to make a quilt!”}
June is a good month! We are leaving to go on vacation tomorrow, school will be out at the end of the month - and it's my month to pick the bundle for my sponsor Fabric Spark's fabric subscription program! This subscription features a bundle of 12 fat quarters...
Indiesew Summer Collection: Ella Top & Harem Pants {pattern reviews}
So, you're window shopping on a summer Saturday - or you're headed to a sparkly roof-top party downtown? No problem, the Indiesew Summer Collection has you covered. (Crazy hair colour not included!) This year I have been lots more successful in making more of my own...
Seam Allowance – a Canadian Online Fabric Store {+ a giveaway}
Happy Monday to you. Why don't we start this week off with a giveaway. Sound good?! Today, I am happy to introduce you to Seam Allowance, a Canadian Online Fabric Store - and the 14th post in our Canadian Online Fabric Store series. I recently found out about this...
Have a Sunny Summer! {free teacher appreciation printable}
Every year my kids are about to finish school and I am rushing around like a crazy person finishing up gifts for the teachers, kindergarten helpers, lunch ladies and bus drivers. Well not this year. This year it will NOT get the better of me because I am finished...
PSA – Inventory Clearance at Double Decker Fabric
This is a quick post to let you know that Double Decker Fabric is clearing out their inventory. Please head over to get some great deals as they close up shop. Everything is priced to sell quickly, so don't miss out! If I can add in a personal request - would...
5 Life Changes and 1 Goal {“Be Intentional” Follow-Up}
I can't be ready for these life posts, they have to just be written as they flow out of my brain. When I write about me and what I'm feeling I have to pretend you are not there or I will feel self-conscious and just stop! I'm banking on the fact that most of you feel...
a dress fit for a Queen.
How are you doing this week? Good I hope? I'm well - and feeling a tad behind - but my list is my own, so maybe I should not try to be so productive?! I'm excited to be working on more than one secret project right now. And that means I get to show you other things...
Girls in White Dresses…. {made from curtains!}
I feel like a re-run of The Sound of Music. Mixing one of my favorite scenes (The Favorite Things Song) with the "play-clothes made from curtains" scene! I didn't realize until recently that it's the 50th Anniversary of the movie. Such a good (and slightly terrifying...