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Aug
13
We made a promise…It was talked up…It was planned… And, we were ready to make some special memories with the nieces!! The girls would have a “CAMP OUT” the next time they came for a visit. Little did we know it, but that visit would happen with the birth of LG!! Still, a promise is […]
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Aug
12
As we celebrate the birth of our third niece, LG, we’re bringing home a guest post today! We are so excited about this new addition to our family, we have dubbed the next few weeks as “Celebrate the Baby“…and will be sharing some specific items that we have sewn, JUST FOR HER!! So, if you […]
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Aug
10
Life is full of surprises….and we were thrown a big one earlier this month!! The newest member of the family decided to make her grand appearance two weeks early. And shocked us all!! But, when you’re ready, you’re ready…. Introducing…LG!! Weighing in at 7 lb, 6 oz. and measuring 21 inches in length. Born with […]
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Aug
7
If you are visiting from Elegance and Elephants for Heidi’s “Knock It Off” series, WELCOME!! We hope you like what you see, and stay for a while. Everyone else, we are continuing to prepare for August’s “Flip this Pattern” with the Sis Boom, Ethan Shirt…..WHILE “Knocking Off” a sewing inspiration in the process!! A Win-Win […]
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Aug
6
After a brief intermission from Everyone Deserves a Puppet Show {act 1}, CL is here to finish the performance with “act 2.” We bought CL’s fabric as well on our 2nd annual fabric shopping trip t0 TJ’s Fabrics…. 1.5 years ago. We sewed her an 18M tunic and shorts – with no alterations / modifications […]
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Aug
1
In early January 2013, we “gifted ourselves” a fabric shopping trip to the small town of Opp, Alabama {and TJs Fabrics}. It was a “second annual trip” for us, and one we hoped would continue to live on as tradition. *Ummmm, year 3 didn’t happen, but we hope to be back on track for another […]
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Jul
30
What?? That can’t be right?!?! CL is TWO?? Yes… sweet CL is two!! Each year, for the girls’ birthday months, we attempt to capture and document a little about their current lives. This is where the blog becomes personal…since that’s why we began this journey in the first place! So, this post is all about […]
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Jul
20
We are soooooooooooo {plus a few more “ooooooooo’s”} to be included in the Elegance and Elephants “KNOCK it OFF” series during the month of August {you can read Heidi’s introduction HERE}. Our materials have been bought, and should be cut this weekend. And, with this creation, we’ll be sharing a “Flip this Pattern” design using […]
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Jul
17
When we fabric shop, we typically make a day of it! Maybe it’s our daunting, self-imposed “sewing to-do” list… Maybe it’s our indecisive nature… Or maybe it’s the fact we want to make the most of an excursion…in a setting with lots of options. Still, as some of you can personally attest to, WE. ARE. […]
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Jul
15
The dynamic duo of sisters-in-law that create and share over at Simple Simon, Project Run and Play, and Project Sewn {three amazing blogs to follow} are in the midst of a wonderful event, Skirting the Issue {you can read more about it HERE}, and asked if we would like to share a simple skirt tutorial of […]
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Jul
14
Have you heard of becoming a Pattern Member of The Sewing Rabbit? It’s a pretty cool idea….especially for those that love a good surprise! And, you’d get that surprise each and every month of your membership!! For $10 a month, you receive 3 patterns to download, sew, and discuss with other members. Patterns vary […]
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Jul
10
Hi everyone! We hope you are sewing along with us this month as we “Flip this Pattern” using the Croquet Dress as the starting point. Remember, the sew-along linky party closes on July 24 and a 3 pack of Oliver and S patterns will be given to the winning entry! Today, we are over at […]
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Jul
9
Hi all! We are over at Mama Says Sew today in her “Sewing for Baby” series…..sharing our FIRST sewn creation in the 0-3 months size range. So dainty. So sweet. So dahhhhling. So…..ummmm…..little….. As we prepare for another niece in our sewing future, we are sharing a pattern review over at Mama Says Sew! Stop by…and […]
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Jul
7
So…..you heard us RAVE about MADE‘s latest pattern {The First Day Dress and Top} last week when we shared our version of the First Day Dress {sleeveless A-line Dress, size 3T}, and now it is time to share EA’s First Day Top. As mentioned before, the First Day Top photos did not come without a […]
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Jul
3
Yes, that’s right!! Dana {of MADE} has released her latest pattern: The First Day Dress and Top. It ranges in sizes 2 – 10, and is a perfect “staple pattern” for an A-line Dress, a Peplum Top, or a Swing Dress!! Many avid sewists have “go to patterns” for these garment styles, but if you […]
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Jun
28
If this were Facebook, our status line would be, “Frances Suzanne is feeling accomplished.” While the voting continues for your favorite flip this month, we thought we’d share our rendition! Ummm. . .well. . .of our non-flipped Zonen 09, Charlie. Of course, since we only have nieces, we ‘flipped’ it for a girl. Okay, okay…technically, […]
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Jun
20
You know….finding already completed garments {sans hem} in our pre-blogging sewing stash could become addicting! This little dress was yet another one of these gems ready-to-wear {once the hem was complete}. Thankfully, it was sewn with a classic small blue floral print…..Therefore, not “dating” the creation before it was ever worn! We sewed the pattern, […]
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Jun
18
Have you seen all the Bohemian Babydoll Dress goodness being displayed on the internet lately?!?! We have….and had to jump on board as well when Heidi asked us to review her pattern! You see, we aren’t strangers to E&E patterns, and have loved each and every one we’ve sewn!! That, and Heidi holds a special […]
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Jun
16
Do you ever have those garments that stay as WIP for waaaaayyyy toooooo loooonnnngggg?? We do!! While we typically begin a project and see it through to completion, there are some unfinished ones from our earlier sewing days {pre-blogging} that haunt us. It seems we have a knack for discontinuing smocked bishops at their construction […]
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Jun
14
Bringing home a “Guest Post”……from this time, last year!! As our blueberries ripen on the bush, our minds have turned to our friend, Vanessa, and a post we shared with her readers last summer. Our first {and only} “foodie post”…..thus far in our blogging journey. ******************************************************** Hello all! We are thrilled to be here on […]
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