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September 2014
Sep
29
Hi strangers!! We feel as if we’ve gone MIA from our blog recently….it’s been an extremely good {and busy} month for us, and we’ve finally stopped long enough to catch our breath and “report in!” Several months ago, we read some information regarding a “Sewcation in Orlando”, the annual convention of SAGA {the Smocking Arts […]
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Sep
26
Today, we’re over at I’m Feelin’ Crafty…sharing in Louise’s “Sew Ready to Play” series! What a FUN CHALLENGE!! Take a game….sew something inspired from it…..and share your results. OURS?? Why….Hungry, Hungry Hippo!! Currently CL’s favorite game {although probably not age-appropriate for her}… Head on over to see what we’ve been “scheming and creating” behind […]
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Sep
22
And….the grand “September Showcase” FINALE!!!! THE WINNERS {prizes will be paired with winners chronologically}!!! a Rafflecopter giveaway Ladies, you will be contacted soon about your prizes!! And, everyone….{once again}…..thanks for making this event such a huge success!
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Sep
20
First things first: Today is the FINAL DAY for two VERY IMPORTANT things. * WARNING – WARNING – WARNING * 1. Discount codes are about to expire. As in…..TODAY!!! Click below for amazing discounts from ALL 10 DESIGNERS {plus a few other “Rising Indie Designers” discounts}! Sewpony Vintage: 20% off all patterns {SHOWCASE20} Jennuine Design: […]
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Sep
19
And, last but not least, our FINAL “September Showcase” is Destri and her Sewlosophy, Serendipity Swing Coat!! If you’ve ever wanted to SEE one of these designers work her magic on a pattern, and/or HEAR advice from the person who would know the pattern best, Destri has done just that….by offering a video tutorial reference for […]
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Sep
18
WHAT??? There’s only TWO MORE DAYS of the Showcase??? Shhh…..let’s just not talk about that yet, okay?? Continuing along on the “September Showcase” is Rachael and the imagine gnats, Meridian Cardigan!! What a perfect transitional piece for Fall! Don’t we all need a pattern that can be used as a layered look for a variety […]
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Sep
17
Continuing along with the “September Showcase” is Rebecca of Rock the Stitch, and her Fawn Lily Dress and Tunic {part of the Willow and Co. Pattern Shop}!! Personally, we haven’t seen anything like this dress out in blog land – the lines on it are so unique, and artsy… Needing some inspiration?? Four bloggers sewed […]
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Sep
16
Continuing on in the “September Showcase” is Laura and the Titchy Threads, Small Fry Skinny Jeans!! If you’ve ever wanted to make “real jeans” for your child….here’s your opportunity to do so! From what we’ve heard {and seen}, these are the “real deal!” Needing some inspiration?? Three bloggers sewed up some Small Fry Skinny Jeans….and […]
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Sep
15
Continuing along on the “September Showcase” is Sarah and the LouBeeClothing, Shandiin Tank and Tunic!! It seems that any LouBeeClothing design takes the sewing world wide web by storm {HELLO, Bimaa….}, and the Shandiin is no different… Needing some inspiration?? Three bloggers sewed up some Shandiin Tanks and Tunics….and have reviewed the pattern on their blogs! […]
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Sep
12
Continuing along on the “September Showcase” are the Shaffer Sisters and their debut pattern, the Betty Skirt!! Our nieces LOVE skirts, so this is sure to make our sewing list very, very soon!! This skirt has various options to fit everyone’s skirt preferences for their little one…. Needing some inspiration?? Four bloggers sewed up some […]
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Sep
11
Continuing along on the “September Showcase” is Shannon and the Peaches and Peanuts, Jack & Jill Shirt!! This pattern is sure to get a lot of use for the girls AND boys in your “sewing life!” It seems like a great, staple wardrobe piece for children of all ages!! Needing some inspiration?? Three bloggers sewed […]
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Sep
10
Continuing along on the “September Showcase” is Melissa and the Sew Like My Mom, Busy Lizzy Dress!! Talk about a blank slate of a pattern – this one has perfect “flip-ability” or such sweet lines to make it according to the pattern directions! That inverted pleat…..SWOON!! Needing some inspiration?? Three bloggers sewed up some Busy […]
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Sep
9
Okay….we did it. We completely broke our promise to ourselves to shun any and all public voting sewing competitions in the near {and distant} future. Of course, we began justifying it….stating, “It really isn’t a public voting sewing competition because judges have to select the top 12-15 entries. So, it isn’t as if we are […]
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Sep
9
Continuing along in the “September Showcase” is Jenn and the Jennuine Design, LOL Swing Top!! This is another great final sewing project for summer {Northern Hemisphere friends} or an introductory sewing project for those of you in the Southern Hemisphere….an easy sew, and one that is sure to be comfortable on your child! Needing some […]
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Sep
8
Kicking off the “September Showcase” is Suz and the sewpony Vintage, Cosi Swimsuit!! If you are looking for a final sewing project for summer {Northern Hemisphere friends} or an introductory sewing project for those of you in the Southern Hemisphere….this might be your kind of pattern! Needing some inspiration?? Three bloggers sewed up some Cosi […]
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Sep
5
WOW, WOW, WOW!! We HONESTLY can’t get over the OVERWHELMING RESPONSE to the “September Showcase” ….AND…the fun has just begun! Have you feasted your eyes on the all of the amazing creations linked up in the linky party?? PHENOMENAL!!! Seriously, PHENOMENAL!! And, then, how about some other “Rising Indie Designers” jumping on board and offering […]
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Sep
4
Are you gearing up for the “September Showcase“?? Hopefully, the discount codes and giveaways have done just that!! It’s time to LINK UP your creations sewn using patterns of “Rising Indie Designers” {designers with 5 children’s patterns or less}!!! And, NO….this isn’t exclusive to the ten featured patterns and designers in the “September Showcase.” As long […]
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Sep
3
YAHOO!!! We are so excited to kick off “Flip this Pattern: Fall 2014″ with a special twist!! This entire month is dedicated to “Rising Indie Designers” AND you!! We wanted to use our site this month in a variety of ways: as a means to showcase some awesome patterns, by some awesome designers….sewn by some awesome […]
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Sep
2
YEA, YEA, YEA!!! Who’s ready to get “Flip this Pattern: Fall 2014″ kicked off, and your sewing machines kicked on??? As mentioned previously, “Flip this Pattern” Year Two will be similar…..yet different…. to Year One as we progress along! The first month of each “season” will have a twist, just to keep things interesting – […]
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Sep
1
Two posts in a day….a rarity for sure, but here we are….nonetheless! A few weeks ago, we were asked to participate in something new for us – a Blog Hop. If you haven’t heard of it, it’s a fun way of finding new bloggers and discovering a little background about their blogs. It’s mainly a […]
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