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Jan
14
Today is the day!! Project Run and Play’s Winter Wonderland looks are revealed… This competition is set up to stretch one’s sewing skill-set, design, and creativity. And, trust us: We’ve been stretched in all those aspects…already! Voting remains open through Thursday evening, so make sure to go check out the competition and vote for […]
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Jan
10
We’ve said it before, but we’ll say it again: We LOVE Oliver and S patterns!! When we saw the Oliver and S: Music Box Jumper, we weren’t immediately drawn to it…shocking as it might seem! All it took, though, was seeing ‘view B’ and knew it was yet another ‘must have’ for our ever-growing pattern […]
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Jan
9
Heidi, from greendoodle, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Clever Charlotte, Chickadee Blouse and Skirt. ************************************************************************ Let me begin by saying that this pattern is true perfection! Clever is the perfect name for this darling line of patterns. For a while now I have had my eye on the chickadee blouse […]
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Jan
6
Have you ever have an “Oh my goodness….what was I thinking?” moment?? Well, we’ve had several – many within the past month – that began with that exact statement {well…with, errrr…” What were WE thinking??”}! But, nonetheless, here we are…..knee-deep in creating our Project Run and Play garments ….and shaking our heads as we attempt […]
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Jan
5
Another year has come and gone…..and with it, comes a little reflection. 2013 was the first complete year of the Frances Suzanne blog, and it was a fantastic one! We continue to be inspired by you, grow in our sewing skills, and hone into our particular styles and interests. This year was a year of firsts […]
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Jan
3
It’s always about expectations, right? We EXPECTED to sew this pattern last winter/spring. In fact, it was even cut and ready to go {2T with 3T length}. We HOPED it would fit. Then, we sewed this Playdate Dress back in May, and we adored it! While we had our own share of worries and woes […]
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Jan
2
Janice, from So-Cal Sewing Mom, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Clever Charlotte, Chickadee Blouse and Skirt. ************************************************************************ We live in Southern California, and the weather turned COLD a few weeks ago – I think it dipped down to 50….ok, so that’s not cold by most people’s standard, but for the […]
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Jan
1
Anyone ready for the first Flip this Pattern Sew-Along Linky Party of 2014?? We know we are!! 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 […]
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Dec
31
Let’s get the second half of the series underway, shall we?? January’s pattern has been introduced and a lovely discount code has been given {good through January 5}. And, now it is time to “meet the competitors” for this month! The January “Flip this Pattern” competitors have been chomping at the bit to show you their “Flipped Creations”….and they […]
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Dec
26
January’s pattern company is one we’ve admired from afar for too, too long! So, what better opportunity than to throw Carla and Erin of Clever Charlotte in the “pattern flipping mix” than through designating one of their patterns as the “Flip this Pattern” for January??? But, which pattern to choose?? We’ve had our eye on several of […]
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Dec
24
We must ask, “are we having fun yet?!?!” We are in the second half of the “Flip this Pattern” series…..and, it’s still a lot of fun! Three fantastic guest contributors {Jo, Sally, and Suzanne} and some sew-along creations showed the endless possibilities for sewing the Shwin Designs, #9 Trousers. Wow, at the inspiration popping up all over […]
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Dec
22
In case you missed it, we’re bringing a guest post home today!! Just in time for Christmas!! ******************************************************************************* What a delight to ‘virtually travel’ halfway around the world to share a Christmas creation with SewPony readers today!! Thank you, Suz and Laura for inviting us to be a part of the “12 Days of Christmas” […]
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Dec
20
And, another month bites the dust!! Probably the busiest month of the year….. yet the inspiration continued, despite the craziness of the holiday season…. The month’s challenge?? “Flip this Pattern” using the Shwin Designs #9 Trousers and create a look that was interesting, unique, and inspiring. While the three contestants all brought their own interpretation of […]
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Dec
19
Suzanne, from Winter Wonderings, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Shwin Designs, #9 Trousers. ************************************************************************ I can’t believe I am back here – and this time sewing for one of my BOYS!!!! Wohoooooooo. Now, when I originally chose which month to sign up for, I purposefully made a b-line for these […]
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Dec
18
Well, we had to squeeze in one more “Flashback Sewing” post before THE big day: December 25, Christmas Day! Presenting: The Holly, Jolly Shadow Embroidered Dress. Using the book, Precious Baby Daygowns: Square Yoke Collection {Martha Pullen Publication: Sew Beautiful}, we mixed and matched pattern pieces within the book to create this dress. The […]
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Dec
16
How about this gem?? Today {and this holiday season}, we are grateful that CL’s frame has allowed for seasonal overlap of clothing!! We didn’t think this was feasibly possible, yet it has worked out! So, what exactly does that mean?? You get another “Flashback Sewing” experience today! We used the pattern, Bonnie Blue, Shelby Kate […]
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Dec
13
Sisters are a wonderful blessing!! They can be one’s best friends, built-in playmates, and a host of other roles. But for sewing aunts, sisters provide another perk: an opportunity for garments to receive more wear than a ‘one hit wonder’ so to speak!! Think of it as time invested = double {or even triple} the […]
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Dec
12
Sally, from Daisy Chain Creations and Sew Cool for the Tween Scene, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation” for the Shwin Designs, #9 Trousers. ************************************************************************ No. 9 Trousers to Little Black Skirt With Some Sparkle Sally here from Daisy Chain Creations and my other blogging adventure, Sew Cool for the Tween Scene. This was […]
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Dec
11
It seems like the PERFECT DAY to take a walk down our Project Run and Play ‘memory lane’…..bringing a guest post home today that we shared over on Foster Ramblings prior to Season 7 of PR&P. It’s been updated {minorly} to include our most recent sew-along creations. **************************************************************************************** When Maegen invited us to participate in […]
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Dec
11
When we signed up for “A Crafty Christmas,” {hosted by Emily of naptime-creations} we thought we had a fail-safe plan: focus on food, but tie it into a favorite Christmas song. Hence, “The 12 Days of Christmas Party” theme was born. After searching the worldwide web to see if such a theme existed, we […]
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