The week between Christmas and New Year's Eve is a great week of relaxation, contemplation and reflection of the previous year, and of course, to eat obscene amounts of cookies, pies, and leftovers. For me, it's always a time of pondering when to take down the Christmas decorations and what in the world should I [...]
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The Merry Dress & Andover’s Sophia Fabric Line
When a great pattern and beautiful fabrics come together, the result is nothing short of amazing! I had the pleasure to playing with the softest, richest fabric from Andover Fabrics and I knew the Merry Dress sewing pattern from Little Lizard King would be the perfect pairing! The Merry Dress pattern, for sizes 12 mo through girls 12, is a [...]
Fedora by Fat Red Bird Designs for One Thimble Ezine
It's one of my favorite times of the year! Each quarter, One Thimble releases a fabulous issue jam packed full with exciting new patterns, great creative articles, sewing tips and tricks as well as exclusive coupons and offers for OT readers (P.S. I wrote a little article about how to create a stylized photo session, be sure [...]
Road Trip Racerback with Michael Miller Animal Prints
The newest pattern for Little Lizard King is perfect for summer. The Road Trip Racerback was inspired by the many road trips my family would take from Michigan to Mississippi each year for Spring Break. As a kid, road trips are hardly fun (remember, back in the day there were no ipods, cell phones, tvs in the [...]
Violette Field Threads Summer Collection: Quinn Top and Skirt
Summer is coming and your little one will be SO cute in a Quinn top and skirt from Violette Field Threads pattern, releasing this Thursday! The Quinn top is a fully lined knit top with super cute cap sleeves with drawstring ties. Optional bodice embellishment of pleats (as shown) or a flat band add a cute detail [...]
Top Stitchers: Cinderella Challenge
Hi, friends!!! Oh my goodness- I cannot BELIEVE this moment is finally here!!! If you know me at all, you know these two things to be true: 1. I am 99.9% sure I am a Disney Princess, and 2. I have the patience of a small toddler. This Top Stitchers challenge was a true challenge. [...]
Violette Field Threads’ Haven is Here!!
Seriously, someone catch me!! I am riding on cloud nine with my girls lately. They have been rocking their photo shoots, and I feel like we three are making a stellar team! I guess the best part of this whole situation (sewing, blogging, photos and the like) is that they 110% love doing it! Of [...]
The Hannah Dress by Bobkin for One Thimble Sewing Ezine
Before I even begin to discuss the cuteness that is the Hannah Dress by Bobkin, I have to first congratulate Jen (the mastermind behind One Thimble and Ainslee Fox Patterns) on another wonderful issue! I am so blessed to have been a part of promoting and sharing the greatness of One Thimble for the past year! [...]
Sew Fab Bundle: Parisian Palazzo Pants by E-Beth Designs
I heard it's getting cold on the mainland...have you bundled up yet with the #sewfabsale Women's Bundle Winter Edition? Don't delay because the sale ends SOON! I whipped up the Parisian Palazzo Pants byE-Beth Designs, and here is my lovely friend Emily to show them off! When I said "whipped up," I wasn't speaking metaphorically- [...]
Sew Fab Bundle: Vintage Inspired Train Case by Gingercake
Ohhhhhh you had me at vintage- this little carrying case is simply divine! I am not a huge bag maker, in fact I haven't sewn one in years! So, when I was asked to try out some patterns featured in the winter edition of the Sew Fab Bundle Sale, this little gem caught my eye and I knew [...]
