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20 Fat Quarter Projects {a roundup}
The Material Girls (my sewing group) are getting together again soon. We exchanged fat quarters at Christmas with the intention of using them for a project at this month's meeting. I thought I would do a roundup of fat quarter projects everyone could use as...
Terrific Tuesday – Skate Guards/Soakers {a tutorial}
I found a button in the bag-o-buttons my sister put in my stocking at Christmas. It says "No Stress". I'm sure it's from a random company somewhere - but it has turned into the theme for this year's blogging. I tend to stress out about posting, especially on Mondays....
Sewing Survey Saturday #6
Last Week's Survey Results: I love that there is an amazing story to go along with our survey from last week! But first, the results. We asked "What kind of pincushion do you use?" Turns out most of you use a magnetic pincushion! I did not know they were that...
I Heart this Dress!
As I was finding out that Project Run and Play was on again yesterday (and simultaneously finding out that I have at least 200 unread blog posts in my Bloglovin' feed!) I was inspired to make this little dress by loosely using the PR&P theme "Winter Wonderland". I...
Hello 2014!
If you are reading this, think back to 15 days ago - remember what you were doing? Now, pretend it's still 15 days ago and keep reading - yes, really! I've been planning so much around here it's been all admin and no fun sewing. So I thought I would post my...
Made by Me Monday – Spoonflower Tea Towels {a mini tutorial}
I'm posting a project that I've been working on since November! My monthly sewing group (the Material Girls) decided to join me in making tea towels with our kids' artwork on them. We all used them as Christmas gifts for aunts and grandmothers - and of course I kept a...
Sewing Survey Saturday #5
Before I get into a long and drawn out explanation of where I have been lately (besides not blogging!) I'll get on with this post or I'll be here all night! I've been planning and I'm going to start rolling out some great new things for 2014, hold tight! Two weeks ago...
Infinity Scarf Tutorial {guest post}
I'm excited to let you know that I'm over on Fabric Spot guest posting a kid's infinity scarf tutorial! These are so cute and my 3 year old loves that she can put it on herself. I also talk about the amazing organic knit Karen provided for the scarf. Check it out!
Gifty Kitcheny Christmas!
I'm excited to share how far gone my foray into quilting EVERYTHING is with you today. I made my sister a few things for Christmas and got a tad excited about free motion quilting along the way. This is my new favorite thing and I have about 17 projects lined up to...
Made by Me Monday – Cargo Duffle Backpacks
I hope you're not tired of hearing how amazing the Noodlehead Cargo Duffle is because I have one more project inspired by it to share with you today. Well, actually two projects really - matchy backpacks made for my girls with some amazing Ann Kelle fabric! The whole...