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Fabric Spot Giveaway Winner!
Thanks to everyone who entered the Fabric Spot Tsuru Giveaway! Our winner, as chosen by Random.org, was: #16: Christie who said: "And one more for good luck! Following Fabric Spot on Twitter." Funny thing! I met Christie at this Spring's Creativ Festival while she was...
Dana’s Book – Fabric A to Z {review}
Before you go any further... sign up for the Fabric Spot giveaway if you haven't already. It's the LAST DAY to enter! The giveaway ends at 10pm tonight (May 24th). Don't miss out on your chance to win. (It's worth signing up, check out the yardage I won last weekend...
Made by Me Monday – Simple Knit Skirt with (under) Shorts {tutorial}
Here we are, the last day of Spring Shorts Week. Due to the fact that my youngest got a lot of "photo shoot" attention last week, my oldest is now telling me that she will consent to wearing shorts if I make them for her - and that is amazing! So... we might end up...
Fabric Spot Giveaway Extended! {Closed}
*** The giveaway is now closed. Thanks for entering! Find out who won here. *** If you read yesterday's post (well, this morning really!) right to the end, (Good for you, pat yourself on the back!) you know that the Fabric Spot Giveaway has been extended into next...
Simple Knit Sport Shorts with a Lining! {tutorial}
A very important reminder! Today (May 17th) is your last day to use your 10% discount code for Fabric Spot! Visit Fabric Spot to check out her fabrics, patterns and books. Click here (scroll to the bottom of the post) to find the discount code. (There is more exciting...
Simple Knit Shorts with Oval Knee Pads and Easy Hem {Tutorial}
Hi folks, we're finally into Day 3 here at Thread Riding Hood Spring Shorts Week. If you have been wondering where I was today, you need the Thread Riding Hood Facebook page! A photo of today's shorts and a status update were posted last night. Like us and access "new...
Simple Knit Shorts with Side Pockets {tutorial}
Day 2 of Spring Shorts Week coming right up! Simple Knit Shorts with Side Pockets Today's tutorial is largely based on yesterday's shorts' construction, you will be omitting the knee pads and sewing on side pockets instead. Use THIS tutorial for the bulk of the...
Made By Me Monday – Simple Knit Shorts with Heart Knee Pads {tutorial + printable pattern}
Welcome to Day 1 of Spring Shorts Week! Ready to go? Today is the full tutorial on how to make a complete pair of shorts. The rest of the week we will cover off different variations based on this tutorial. You can do this - and then you can make 4 more pairs based on...
Happy Mother’s Day!
Happy Mother's Day! ...to all the moms (especially my Mom and Mother-in-law!) I am thankful for the beautiful girls that made me a mama. They gave me flowers I can plant this year - so they won't die in a week. I am thankful that I am able to take care of these two...
{How to} Make a Kid’s Simple Knit Shorts Pattern
Here to announce... (drumroll please!) Next week is "Spring Shorts Week" on Thread Riding Hood! (But you already know that if you snuck a peek on Facebook!) The plan is (if all goes as planned... !) to post a tutorial for 5 different versions of Kid's Simple Knit...