I’m a terrible mother. Wouldn’t this quilt make a fantastic Christmas present? Think about it… a Christmas present finished in September? Oooooh boy, I’d be such a great mother! But alas… I’m a terrible mother with an incredible lack of self-control in that I cannot wait until a birthday or Christmas to tickle their fancies. There’s no way I…
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Scrappy Trip Along {Finish}
Dolly Dress Up Blocks
For a few months now I’ve been working on a dolly dress up quilt for my youngest baby daughter. These dolly dress up blocks are printed; I haven’t appliqued them! They are from two panels from Holly Holderman‘s Dolly Dress Up line. For more details on my previous blocks visit here and here. I’m happy to say I’ve finished gussying up…
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Fresh Sewing Day {What the September!}
Yes, yes, it’s September. Moving past the cliche I can’t believe it’s September (but really… wha?), I think I could live in this moment forever. I’ve had such a fun summer with my family lately during this last month. It’s sad to watch Summer come to an end. But like my husband pointed out this evening, the summer heat will…
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Quilt Photography Link-Up {August}
So, I’m no professional photographer and for years I let a bad grade in a high school photography class intimidate me and keep me from enjoying the art of taking pictures. But within the past couple of years, I made a committment to improve my photo taking skill set. I’m glad I got over my fears and happy to share…
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Staple Dress {Finish}
Count me among those who love the Staple Dress pattern by April Rose. When I first saw the dress and pattern I immediately wanted to purchase it. But knowing I wouldn’t be able to work on the dress right away (I could sew 24/7 for a straight year and maybe complete my WIPs, gulp!) I waited. Aside from my WIP…
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