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Welcome to the South….a place where one’s beliefs center around God, family, and football. And, yes, truth be told: we were one of those people….not so long ago. Now, we’ve replaced our passion for football with a passion for sewing…. a little less dangerous, and definitely not as intense on most days!! You see, football […]
Today, we’re bringing home a guest post {Operation: Project $0, hosted by Winter Wonderings}!! Just in case you missed it…. ******************************************************************************************** Hi everyone!! We are Ashley {frances} and Emily {suzanne}, and we blog over at Frances Suzanne about the clothes we make for our nieces. When Suzanne asked us to be a part of Operation: […]
What a month!!! Sewing inspiration at its finest, if we do say so ourselves!! The month’s challenge?? “Flip this Pattern” using the Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop, Hangout Hoodie and create a look that was interesting, unique, and inspiring. While the three contestants all brought their own interpretation of how to flip this pattern to the competition, the […]
Vanessa, from Designs by Sessa, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop, Hangout Hoodie. ************************************************************************ I’ve always loved the Hangout Hoodie from Peek-a-Boo Pattern shop! I love a good classic hoodie and was excited to get the pattern to make as is, but also to flip, of course! So, without further […]
Did you ever wonder what our FIRST Oliver and S pattern was to sew?? No?? Well if the suspense was killing you, we are here to lay it all to rest…. The Picnic Blouse was our first Oliver and S pattern to sew. And, just like that – we fell in love!! We paired […]
So, after familiarizing ourselves with the Sunki pattern on EA’s minor “flip,” we delved into making CL’s a slightly more drastic one. Now, for a little ‘history': Approximately a month ago, we made EA an “experiment” smock for her birthday – circumventing the ‘no clothes’ statement she made in regards to gift requests. {In all […]
October’s “Flip this Pattern” was all about Figgy’s Studio’s Sunki Dress / Tunic / Leggings Pattern. And, while we are the hostesses of this series….it appears we aren’t the best at adhering to our own set deadlines!! Obviously… Last spring, while we were mulling over the 12 patterns to include in “Flip this Pattern,” the Sunki […]
Maegen, from Foster Ramblings, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop, Hangout Hoodie. ************************************************************************ I am really thrilled to be a part of this competition! I love the Hangout Hoodie pattern, and it has truly been a pleasure to flip. I actually changed my mind at the last minute, […]
Have you heard the good news?? Another one of our blogging friends has entered the realm of pattern designers!! We were tickled to hear the news that RaeAnna {Sewing Mama RaeAnna} had joined the market with her pattern, the Bumblebee Dress. RaeAnna is one of the few blogging friends we’ve met in ‘real life’….which […]
Jess, from If Only They Would Nap, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop, Hangout Hoodie. ************************************************************************ Hi friends! Jess from If Only They Would Nap here. I’m so excited to be here as part of the Flip This Pattern competition! I love a good think-outside-the-box challenge, and I […]
While we’ve been giddy with excitement over the Flip this Pattern series, today is what it is all about….and we aren’t referencing the spectacular prizes up for grabs!!! It is all about you!!! Inspiration! Creativity! Design! Camaraderie! Sewing enthusiasm! Sew-alongs will always hold a special place in our hearts! These venues are where strong, blogging friendships form and […]
November’s pattern has been introduced and a lovely discount code has been given {good through tomorrow, November 6}. And, now it is time to “meet the competitors” for this month! The November “Flip this Pattern” competitors have been chomping at the bit to show you their “Flipped Creations”….and they are ready to knock your sewing socks off…..trust […]
Do you ever have those patterns that just scream, “BUY ME! YOUR PATTERN STASH WON’T BE COMPLETE WITHOUT ME?!?!?” Yeah, us too…..and it seems to be happening more and more frequently these days! Compagnie-M.’s latest pattern, The Swing Skirt, was one of those beauties!! Who could refuse those side pockets – wrapping from the front […]
November’s pattern company is one of those companies that will not leave you wanting when you go visit the store. Wow, at the pattern possibilities – AND it is ever-growing. We really don’t know how the founder, Amy, does what she does….and manages to do it with excellence! So what’s our story about Peek-a-Boo Pattern […]
“Flip this Pattern, Month FIVE” is in the books…..and, boy, oh boy, it didn’t disappoint! Four fantastic guest contributors {Meghan, Michelle, Jen, and Cherie} and some pretty awesome / creative sew-along participants showed us the endless possibilities for sewing with the Figgy’s Studio, Sunki Dress / Tunic / Leggings. Wow, at the inspiration popping up all over […]
What a month!!! Sewing inspiration at its finest, if we do say so ourselves!! The month’s challenge?? “Flip this Pattern” using the Figgy’s Studio Sunki Dress / Tunic / Leggings and create a look that was interesting, unique, and inspiring. While the four contestants all brought their own interpretation of how to flip this pattern to […]
Cherie, from you & mie, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Figgy’s Studio: Sunki Dress / Tunic / Leggings. ************************************************************************ Hello! Cherie from you & mie here and I’m so excited to finally be able to share my Sunki flip with you! I decided to take this stylish dress and turn […]
Happy Monday, everyone….or maybe we should say, “Happy month of October!” Since this IS {embarrassingly} the first blog post of the month from us. We apologize, we apologize, we apologize. However, what better day than the first day of KCW, Fall 2013 to make a grand appearance?!?!? It really isn’t from a lack of sewing. Seriously! […]
Jen, from iCandy handmade, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Figgy’s Studio: Sunki Dress / Tunic / Leggings. ************************************************************************ Hello Frances Suzanne readers- I am so excited to be here today! My name is Jen and I blog over at iCandy handmade. I was so happy to be asked to […]
Michelle, from Handmade Martini, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Figgy’s Studio: Sunki Dress / Tunic / Leggings. ************************************************************************ I am overjoyed to be visiting from Handmade Martini to share with you! When Emily and Ashley asked me to be a part of this series, I was humbled and thrilled. Flipping patterns is […]