Craft Showstoppers for Christmas Shoppers
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We are getting ready for the Christmas Craft Show season with this list of Craft Showstoppers!
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Born Wild with Blend Fabrics
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In general I don't consider myself a fabric hoarder - I sew my fabric and I really try not to buy without a project in mind. However, I can't ever say no to new fabric lines when they fall in my lap - no matter how tight the deadline or if I have no clue what I am going to sew with it, I always say YES! When Merav asked me if I might want to participate in sewing up Ana Davis' new line, Born Wild, for Blend Fabrics; not only did I say YES, but I knew exactly what I wanted to make. And what I wanted to make was a new design that was just hours old on my sketch pad.
Read MoreMabel Madison Valentines Blog Tour
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Sew ALL the Poplin!!! Hahah, that is essentially what Emily and Denita of Mabel Madison started with when they contacted a group of bloggers for a fun Valentines Blog Tour. And why not, Poplin is one of the easiest fabrics to fall in love with!
Read MoreNYNU: Sew With {ALL} The Notions!
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Remember when I told you at the beginning of this notions week that when you sew with notions, less is more - unless MORE is more. Hahahahah, we today, is a MORE is MORE kind of day. We've got lace, and piping, and sequins, and multiple kinds of buttons oh my! But, it is all woven together with such taste that this little gem of a dress from Cassie is an instant classic. Check it out and share all your inspired creations with us on Facebook!!!
Read MoreNew Year, New Uses: Mash Up
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As we look at this year with fresh eyes for creativity, it would be remiss not to talk about the Mash Up. What is a Mash Up you ask??? Well, it is simply combining two patterns together to get a whole new look. If you are new to altering and adapting patterns, mash ups are a great place to start becasue they show you that there are options and that a pattern DOESN'T have to be sewn as written!
Read MoreThe Amazing Animazing Skirt
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I let go of a lot of the holiday sewing I had planned, but I just couldn't let my daughter ride the Santa Train without making her something out of this great fabric I had found specifically for this purpose. So, I started searching through patterns trying to figure out exactly which pattern to make. And it hit me - this wanted to be a skirt, a skirt with a niche high waistband and cute little cross back straps.... it wanted to be an Animazing! Luckily the designer, Cassie, for Little Lizard King gave me the hook up!
Read MoreKiss the Cook: Or at least give them a nice gift!
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I tend to think of adult gifts as being hard to fit in the 'handmade' category....but really they don't have to be at all!!!! We've already shown you adult Socks and Pajamas that will make great gifts, and don't forget those teacher totes and notebook covers that are also great for girlfriends and the in-laws!!!! Today, Lisa is here to share the perfect gift for any cools in your life. While she has whipped up a gorgeous floral version, I can completely see my BBQ loving little brother wearing this as he teaches his kids the art of the grill.
The simple lines are perfect for showing off a great fabric or adding a fun embroidery or applique. These kitchen sayings from Urban Threads always make me smile (My in-laws are getting a set of towels with these embroidered, but I'm thinking they need a matching apron now too!!!) Check Lisa's take on the Make and Create Apron from Pattern Emporium.
Read MoreHaving Holiday Fun - Relaxing in Style
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If you could pick one day to spend anyway you wanted for the Holidays, what would you do???? Would it be a day filled with friends and wine, a day of baking cookies and doing fun crafts with the kids, or maybe...... a day relaxing, in pj's, and sewing purely for fun!
The Free Parisian Night Pajama Pants can be found in the Winter Wear Designs Fun Facebook group. These make an awesome gift to yourself for lounge days, and since they are knit with a yoga waist, they are a great gift to give to others as well. Check out Lisa's SUPER pair....
Read MoreGifts worth getting dressed for: Toddler & Doll clothes
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Welcome back to more gifts ideas!!!!
Today Kim is sharing some adorable outfits for her daughter Mila along with some adorable clothes and accessories for her new rabbit doll - ohhhhh the cuteness, I have time to make a rabbit and clothes before Christmas, right!?!??!?!?!
Read through for all the adorableness - because the cutest thing just might be the last!
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