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May
23

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May “Flip this Pattern”: Voting


And another month of fantastic “FLIPS” is now in the books!! The month’s challenge?? “Flip this Pattern” using the Cottage Mama Run-Around Romper 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 the competition, the sew-along group offered some amazing entries as […]



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May
22

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May “Flip this Pattern”: Flipped Creation Four


Ana Sofia, from S is for Sewing, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Cottage Mama, Run-Around Romper. ************************************************************************ Today, it’s my turn to share with you my version of the Run Around Romper by The Cottage Mama. Thank you Emily and Ashley for inviting me The Run Around Romper was one […]



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May
20

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DIY Babies {Guest Post}


We’re bringing a guest post home today. One that is “easy peasy”……and could be extremely helpful to all your crafty gift givers out there!! *********************************************************************************** Hi iCandy readers!! We are so very excited to join you in welcoming “Baby Isabella” to Jen’s family….what an honor. When Jen asked if we’d be interested in sharing something “baby related” […]



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May
15

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May “Flip this Pattern”: Flipped Creation Three


Lisa, from Mommy’s Apron Strings, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Cottage Mama, Run-Around Romper. ************************************************************************ Hello Sewing Friends, I am so happy to be participating in my second “Flip this Pattern” with the lovely ladies at Frances-Suzanne.  My outfit is called “Zippy Frogs”! I called it that because my main […]



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May
13

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Clarissa’s Belted Pants and Capris


This past winter, Tiffany and Shannon of Create Kids Couture contacted us about doing a pattern review for them. So, after scouring their plethora of patterns, we found THE. PERFECT. ONE. FOR. US. : Clarissa’s Belted Pants and Capris. Oh yeah…. Those wide, ruched legs were calling our names to give them a go!! This […]



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May
9

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When the Child Decides… {Kid’s Choice}


We did it. We took Heidi’s {Elegance and Elephants} challenge: “Let the child decide.” {Kid’s Choice Series} So….our niece might have been on the young side of this challenge, but when it was all said and done, we were so glad to have taken the challenge {and even gave our niece an A+ in her sense […]



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May
8

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May “Flip this Pattern”: Flipped Creation Two


Terra, from Mama Says Sew, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Cottage Mama, Run-Around Romper. ************************************************************************ Hi everyone! I’m Terra from mama says sew and I’m excited to be participating in May’s Flip this Pattern! The Run-Around Romper screams baby and toddler to me, but I don’t have one of those […]



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May
6

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Sew Fab


The MATRIARCH of Sewing Bundle Sales has once again been released for purchase!! Introducing The Sew Fab Pattern Sale: Spring 2014. 19 patterns…for $29.95…sold through the course of ONE. WEEK. ONLY! After meeting Jenny {of The Southern Institute} on our Girls’ Day Out – Nashville, we had the opportunity to sew 2 of the Sew […]



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May
1

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May “Flip this Pattern”: Flipped Creation One


Marnae, from The Powell Clan, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Cottage Mama, Run-Around Romper. ************************************************************************ I’m so glad to be here sharing my FLIP(s) of the Run-Around-Romper by The Cottage Mamma! This has been such a great series–a big thanks to Ashley and Emily for allowing me to participate. After […]



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Apr
30

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May “Flip this Pattern”: Sew-Along and Prizes


This is it!!! THE LAST MONTH OF “FLIP THIS PATTERN: YEAR ONE”!! While we can’t believe 12 months have almost come and gone, it seems as if the inspiration from this series keeps pouring in!! We are excited to finish the series off on a high note – using Lindsay‘s {of The Cottage Mama} Run-Around […]



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Apr
29

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May “Flip this Pattern”: Competitors and Prizes


April was fun! May’s pattern has been introduced and  a lovely discount code has been given {good through April 30}. And, now it is time to “meet the competitors” for this month! The May “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 […]



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Apr
25

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From Flower Girl to Easter Dress


Anyone think you had seen the girls’ Easter attire already?? Technically, you have….for one, but it might not be who you might originally have thought.  CL’s Easter dress had previously made a blog appearance. It’s a dress with a story in and of itself….. While a few recent garments for EA {as seen here and […]



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Apr
23

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“Flip this Pattern” with the Cottage Mama


May’s pattern company technically doesn’t need an introduction, but since we are never at a loss for words….we’d like to give you a little history into our relationship with Lindsay and The Cottage Mama’s sewing patterns… You see, in July 2013, we had the opportunity to meet Lindsay – in person, people!!  She was teaching […]



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Apr
22

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April “Flip this Pattern”: WINNERS ANNOUNCED


What another fantastic month of sewing inspiration coming your way!! We can’t believe MONTH 11 {of 12} is in the books….. and we are winding down on “Flip this Pattern: YEAR ONE”. So. Hard. To. Believe…. Three wonderful guest contributors {Courtney, Rachel and Donna, and Melanie} and many sew-along creations whet our sewing appetites for […]



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Apr
18

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April “Flip this Pattern”: VOTING


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

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April “Flip this Pattern”: Flipped Creation Three


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

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The Caroline Party Dress {Perfect Pattern Parcel Tour}


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

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Paper Bag Dress Tutorial


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

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The Newest Addition: Boy OR Girl??


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

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April “Flip this Pattern”: Flipped Creation Two


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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