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Jun
12
Desperate times call for desperate measures!! An impromptu beach trip was planned…..and “emergency sewing” commenced!! Our fair-skinned nieces NEEDED these beauties….and we NEEDED an excuse to sew from our Oliver + S: Little Things to Sew book yet again. But, here’s the cool thing…..you don’t have to own the book to sew the Oliver and S, […]
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Jun
10
We know…..it’s hard to believe, but we’ve NEVER blogged about our first Oliver and S, Puppet Show creation!! Although it is probably the most seen creation of ours to date…. …currently being used as our facebook header. Yet, it was made prior to our blogging days….and was an item we never backtracked to blog about… […]
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Jun
5
We DID it!! We finished with a “mini-FLIP” of our own as we ended “Flip this Pattern: YEAR ONE” last week! And, in our defense, it WAS completed within the month of flips for The Cottage Mama, Run-Around Romper. The flips were minimal….but that’s how we typically roll! And, since these photos have been taken, […]
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May
20
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
13
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
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
6
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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Apr
25
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
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
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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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
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
11
“Every baby needs a cute, comfortable layette set. These pieces work together to create a darling wardrobe for little ones up to 24 months. The bodysuit and shirt can be made with short or long sleeves, and includes a snap placket and pleats at the front and back. The bodysuit has elasticized leg openings and […]
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Feb
19
Time flies when you’re having fun…..errrrr, recuperating!! Project Run and Play has come and gone,our sewing area has gotten back to a semi-sense of normalcy,and our lives have begun to slow down as well. Then, last week….we checked the calendar and realized: “GUEST POST ALERT!” Eek!! Back to the sewing machine we went…..for the first […]
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Feb
7
So….another season of Project Run and Play has come and gone! And while it’s been some sort of roller coaster ride, we’d like to think we’ve grown through it all! Competition isn’t for the faint of heart – we’ve definitely had our fair share of the jitters / nerves, second guesses, elation, stresses, deadlines, etc. […]
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Feb
5
Wow…the “Signature Styles” have been released, and some pretty intense voting has commenced {and will continue for the next 36 hours}. That said, we’d like to thank each and everyone of you for taking the time to vote…and reminding those that haven’t voted to do so before Thursday evening at 9:00 PM CST. What a […]
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Feb
4
We are honored and humbled to be here….. sharing our final Project Run and Play entry with you today: “Our Signature Style” Modern Heirloom: an Oxymoron of Timeless Simplicity And while we really, really, really want to share our sentiments about this journey…..we know we have our “Signature Style” to share with you, as well […]
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Jan
29
Have YOU embraced our Precisely PANTONE look yet?? There’s still time to vote….polls remain open through Thursday evening at 9:00 PM CST. As with the preceding weeks, we’re here to give you a little “Behind the Scenes” look into the events that led to our completed “Refashion Challenge.” What did we dread / put […]
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