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2014
Apr
18
And another month of fantastic “FLIPS” is now in the books!! The month’s challenge?? “Flip this Pattern” using the Heidi and Finn Color Block Dress 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 sew-along group offered some […]
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Apr
17
Melanie, from the Crafty Cupboard, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Heidi and Finn, Color Block Dress. ************************************************************************ You would think that with a color-blocking pattern like this one, I’d actually color block something. Instead, I decided to texture block with a little chambray and lace! I have used this combination […]
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Apr
15
Hi all!! Have you grabbed your “Perfect Pattern Parcel” {for the girls} yet?? There’s just a few days left to snatch this amazing collection…at your price! And, if you don’t know what in the world we’re talking about read on…. Perfect Pattern Parcel was begun by two entrepreneurial makers driven by their internal voices and one self-taught […]
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Apr
12
Hi everyone!! Yesterday, we were over at iCandy Handmade sharing a tutorial for some Bubble Sacques for babies. But, as you know, onesies come in packs — and we wanted to ‘mix it up a bit’ and make another variation for our “niece in waiting”…. Today, we’d like to show you another quick {and easy} […]
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Apr
11
A few months ago we shared with you that another niece / nephew would be joining us this summer…. but before we even shared that….. we got an email….from Jen {iCandy Handmade}. She was organizing a series, DIY babies, in honor of “Baby Isabella”, her newly adopted child!! Well….SIGN US UP, BABY!! That would make us […]
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Apr
10
Rachel and Donna, from Once Upon a Sewing Machine, is here to give you their “Flipped Creation” for the Heidi and Finn, Color Block Dress. ************************************************************************ We are pleased and privileged to be taking part in Frances Suzanne’s Flip This Pattern Series today. April’s pattern is Heidi and Finn’s Colorblock Dress. With Easter being this […]
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Apr
9
What happens when you get several ladies together…..with the same passion for sewing….and a packed itinerary, focusing on just that?? It’s the recipe for a perfect day! A time for sewing enthusiasts and bloggers to share with one another – on a more personal level, connecting names with faces, and learning more about their families […]
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Apr
5
You have spoken….well, errrrrrr, keyed in your vote…..and the results are in…. The Zonen 09 Charlie will be the JUNE “Flip this Pattern” selection! {you can read more about Flip this Pattern: YEAR ONE here} Congratulations, Sharon! We look forward to working with you {and your pattern} this summer!! Stay tuned for more exciting announcements […]
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Apr
3
Courtney, from Sweeter than Cupcakes, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Heidi and Finn, Color Block Dress. ************************************************************************ When I first picked out this swimsuit fabric and sweatshirt knit from Girl Charlee, I thought I would flip the Heidi and Finn Colorblock dress pattern into a swimsuit and cover-up. My daughter […]
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Apr
2
Let’s hear it for April’s Flip this Pattern Sew-Along Linky Party set to begin!! We are so excited to see what you’ve been doing with the Heidi and Finn, Color Block Dress! 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! […]
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Apr
1
March’s “Flip this Pattern” inspiration was fun! April’s pattern has been introduced and an AMAZING discount code – FLIP35 – has been given {35% off all Heidi and Finn patterns, as long as the Color Block Dress is part of your purchase} that is good through April 3. And, now it is time to “meet the competitors” […]
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Mar
31
WOW, WOW, WOW!! You’ve overwhelmed us….seriously! When we gave you the chance to “Pick the Flip” for the month of June, we had NO IDEA at the quality and caliber of the links you would submit. We were educated on pattern companies we weren’t aware of, and saw some familiar patterns thrown in among the […]
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Mar
27
It’s done! And we haven’t had this sort of response from our niece about a garment sewn for her since……well, it’s been quite some time…… When we received the Oliver + S, Garden Party Dress, discussions ensued: Would a smocked option really work with this pattern? How would the construction {note: not our strongest suit with […]
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Mar
26
April’s pattern company is one of those “all about comfort, style, and fashion”! And since we all LOVE the above-mentioned items, Heidi & Finn was a “must” for the “Flip this Pattern” series. Couple that with many of Christine’s patterns being very “flippable” and Easter sewing being in full swing, and you have a winning combination! […]
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Mar
25
It seems like just yesterday this series began…..and now we are nearing the end of “Flip this Pattern: YEAR ONE.” Two more months of sewing inspiration coming your way!! Three fantastic guest contributors {Amy, Vanessa, and Scary} and many sew-along creations whet our appetites for the endless possibilities for sewing the Blank Slate Patterns, Beachy Boatneck. photo courtesy of […]
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Mar
24
Spring has officially sprung where we live….and with it comes the realization there are only a few more months of the year-long series, Flip this Pattern! And, with all good series, discussions have commenced: Should we continue the series for another year? How can we make it better? What changes would we like to see […]
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Mar
21
What a month!!! Sewing inspiration at its finest, if we do say so ourselves!! The month’s challenge?? “Flip this Pattern” using the Blank Slate Patterns Beachy Boatneck and create a look that was interesting, unique, and inspiring. photo courtesy of Blank Slate Patterns While the three contestants all brought their own interpretation of how to flip […]
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Mar
20
Scary, from Shaffer Sisters, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Blank Slate Patterns, Beachy Boatneck. ************************************************************************ Hello, I had almost a whole year to prepare for flipping this pattern and my brain has been every which way on what I would do, I guess you can say I have been flip flopping. With […]
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Mar
14
“The Garden Party Dress offers all sorts of creative options. You can choose to make either a sweet everyday dress or blouse or the ultimate fancy dress or blouse. Both views feature a pretty shirred front bodice, gathered skirt, and a keyhole back-neck opening. The dress version includes cute cap sleeves while the blouse option is sleeveless, but you […]
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Mar
13
Vanessa, from lbg studio, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Blank Slate Patterns, Beachy Boatneck. ************************************************************************ Hi! I originally had something different planned for my “flip” of the Beachy Boatneck top but ended up changing my mind mid-project and went in a totally different direction. I wasn’t loving the fabric combination I had […]
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