What a year, what a year, what a mighty fine year!!

We were going to forego the obligatory “RECAP” for the year, but upon seeing everyone else’s wonderful creations consolidated into one post…it was too much for us to sit on the sidelines. Call us lazy, but RECAP posts are laborious and “link intensive”….yet, as anyone that has ever done one, they are so worth it in the end…

January and February found us in the midst of Project Run and Play, Season 8. We lived and breathed PR&P over those two months – from sewing to blogging to photographing. It was one of the most stressful times of the year, yet it produced some of the most loved and worn creations of our nieces!!

In the Spring, we “overhauled” the “Flip this Pattern” series – changing the scheduling format into 3 seasons, with a brand new list of competitors and patterns.  We even found time to sew along during four of the five months {as seen here, here, here, and here}.

Summer was a time to sew and prepare for a new addition to the “niece crew.” We sewed a few things for baby LG before she entered the world…and welcomed her with loving arms when she arrived 2 weeks early!

This Fall, we enjoyed a “Sewcation” in Orlando with the ladies of SAGA and guest speaker, Liesl Gibson of Oliver and S. It was wonderful to meet so many ladies that share similar passions for sewing as we do!

Our love for sewing Oliver and S patterns continued….

And, we squeezed in a few “Heirloom Sewing” projects along the way {loosely termed that….maybe incorporating some handwork in our creations would be a better term}…like the Cottage Mama’s Georgia Vintage Dress, modified.

We always like to ask “Sister Momma” what she would term the MOST WORN outfits of the year for the girls…just for fun!

2014 Favorites / Most Worn Outfits Included:

For EA: It was A TIE between the Charlie Dress and the Caroline Party Dress. The funny thing is, there are some common characteristics of each.

First, and foremost: TWIRLABILITY. And, secondly: EASE of wear AND care {a win for Sister Momma, thus returning from the laundry to EA’s closet in a more timely manner than some creations :)}.

For CL: HANDS DOWN, her upcycled Bimaa, skirt, and leg warmers.

This was an immediate favorite for CL!! She would actually squeal when Sister Momma would take it out of the closet for her to wear. PRICELESS!! The runner-up outfit was her Hide and Seek Tunic and Playtime Leggings, but since that didn’t make an appearance until the end of the year, it was at a disadvantage.

For LG: Those easy-peasy bubble sacques made from store bought onesies and a little fabric…. Let’s just say, diaper accessibility reigns supreme!!

As for 2015? We hope to continue adding TEXTURE to our creations….in a multitude of facets….sharing with you as we try some new techniques, and broadening our skill set in the process!

But above everything else, we look forward to continuing our blogging friendship with all of you!! We enjoy reading your comments, receiving emails from you, seeing your creations, hearing your stories, and following along as your children grow through these years…

May 2015 be a blessed year for each and every one of you!

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