November 2015

Last spring, we headed to The Children’s Corner Store to make some selections for our nieces spring / summer “wardrobes.” This store NEVER disappoints, and we left with much more than “needed” when it was all said and done. But . . . as we discussed these said purchases, we realized a shocking truth: We […]

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QUESTION {and no . . . it is not intended to be a trick question}: What happens when you cut all the pieces / fabric for a garment and then let it lie for 3.5 months? ANSWERS {twofold}: 1. The seasons change. 2. The child continues to grow . . . But . . . […]

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This child! She’s only been talking about “my pretty blue dress” {pattern: Trudy Horne‘s Shoulder Button Bishop, Creative Needle} for months now . . . You see, we asked her to try it on prior to completion – to check hem length, fit, etc. Then, she wouldn’t “let it go” . . . the concept of the […]

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So, it wasn’t gold, and we weren’t technically on a “treasure hunt”!! But, anyone that shares our love of sewing, fabric, notions, etc. etc. etc. will see the WEALTH  in what we found … VINTAGE BUTTONS!! And, a few other random vintage sewing supplies . . . While cleaning out the family’s basement this summer, […]

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Growing up, we heard the old adage – “A day late, a dollar short . . . “ And, if that is the case with this post, we might be going bankrupt! By our calculations, we are 41 days late . . . .leaving us 41 dollars short! The good news though is that if you […]

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