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Pattern Review: Simplicity 1690
A quick glance at my reader survey (have you filled it out yet?!) results so far tells me that you guys want MORE PATTERN REVIEWS! Well, I am happy to deliver that. And luckily, this recent finish of mine turned great, so I’m happy to share. In an effort to standardize my pattern review posts a […]
BIG News on the Way…and a Reader Survey!
So. Really big blog news on the way, friends. Really big. But today, I need your help. I’m working on solidifying the direction I’m going and where I want to focus my efforts in the coming months, so I would be ever-so-grateful if you could take a few moments to answer my little blog survey. […]
How to Double Your Blog’s Pageviews…Overnight!
I’m sure you read the title of this post and thought, “Really? Overnight? No way. There must be a catch.” Nope, no catch. There are some very simple and easy things you can do in about 10 minutes to dramatically increase your pageviews. When I say dramatically, I mean like double or triple OVERNIGHT. Seriously. […]
Pattern Review: Brigitte Top by Tessuti Fabrics
Never in my life have I snatched up a PDF pattern as quickly as I snatched up the Brigitte top by Tessuti Fabrics! The minute this thing came across my feed, I was like, “Done. Buying it!” And buy it, I did. I have been looking for a ready-to-wear shirt just like this for ages […]
FREE Sewing Pattern: Summer Shorties
Okaaaaaaay, folks! I’m not gonna lie; I have an ulterior motive with posting free sewing patterns: I want to grow my blog! I would l-u-r-v-e for you to help me by following my blog on Bloglovin’, pinning this post on Pinterest, sharing on Facebook, clicking through my social media icons above (and following) etc. So please, […]
Bohemian Babydoll Sewing Pattern by Elegance & Elephants
The Bohemian Babydoll sewing pattern by Elegance & Elephants can be summed up in one word: gorgeous. I’m not just saying that. This little dress seems like it was made for Harper. You can tell from the photos that she loves wearing it, and I love seeing her in it. Even her daddy thought it […]
Free Sewing Pattern: Baby Got Back Leggings for Cloth-Diapered Babies
A few years ago, when Harper was just a wee little baby, I created my first sewing pattern while I was blogging as Ruthie Pearl. It was called “Baby Got Back Leggings” and was designed for tiny babies through two-year-olds wearing cloth diapers. At that time, I had an extremely hard time finding pants to […]
The Tank Dress Sewing Pattern by Sew Caroline
Last week, I took some time away from obligatory sewing and pattern design to do some pleasure sewing – you know, making something for myself just…because. No blog post due, no occasion that demands a new outfit, no self-imposed deadline. Just sewing for fun. That really is the best kind, right? Sometimes I forget that. I […]
Summer of SOLEIL: Final Roundup!
Whew. You’ve seen quite a few SOLEILs over the last few weeks, but can you believe there are still MORE amazing creations to see?! Sadly, this is the last week of the tour…womp womp womp…but I’m sure you’ll be seeing lots more around the blogosphere in the coming months. Let’s get right to it! First […]
FOXGLOVE is Live! Let’s hear it for the testers!
I can’t even believe it! FOXGLOVE is live today on Indiesew! It will be offered there exclusively for two weeks, so go buy it and support this growing new venture (and, you know, my business!)! BUY NOW on Indiesew Oh, you’re not fully convinced that you NEED this pattern? Then let me show you my […]
On Tour: Matinee Dress by Jennuine Design
There’s a fab giveaway at the end of this post – so be sure to read the WHOLE THING, mmmmkay?! Can you see the tired in Harper’s eyes? It really took all she could do to give me these shots. Her preschool called me on Friday afternoon to tell me she had a low fever, […]
Mimi Blog Tour by Filles a Maman
I’m gonna be honest with you. This little sewing project almost didn’t happen. I was feeling tired and blogged out…and I wasn’t looking forward to convincing Harper to let me take photos. But one Sunday afternoon, I had this feeling that the kids might take an unusually long nap. So, instead of heading to the […]
Harper’s Birthday Party Invitations with Cricut Explore
NOTE: This post contains affiliate links. It is not, however, a sponsored post. I purchased all my supplies and tell you the truth, folks! I told you guys I recently made a complete impulse purchase in buying my Cricut Explore. Well, I’ll be damned if I’m not using that thing! (And having a ton of […]
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