Hey fellow fabric lovers. I have got a fun giveaway for you today! From the amazing knit site we all know and love to give our money to, Girl Charlee! They have some of the most fantabulistic awesomely cool knits around. (there I go, makin' up words again) Seriously, about 3/4 of my knit stash is from their shop! I always receive compliments on … [Read more...]
bridal shower prep
August 6, 2013 By 2 Comments
If you follow me on Instagram, you know I've been gearing up this week for my sister's bridal shower! (ok, for quite a few weeks, haha we all know how I get with parties....) lots of fun game planning, decoration and favor making, recipe practicing, etc....I can't wait to see it all come together and to celebrate my sis and her cute … [Read more...]
reversible wrap top tutorial and free pattern for birch fabrics! (oh, and a giveaway!)
August 1, 2013 By 62 Comments
I'm so excited to share this top with you today over on the Birch Fabrics blog! It's a reversible wrap top with cute little flutter sleeves! And as a bonus-I have created a free pattern for you to use! (available in 3 sizes: 12-24 mo, 2/3T, and 4/5...if you do use the pattern, please follow my blog as a courtesy!) I got to play around with the … [Read more...]
Back to school shopping with Kohls!
July 31, 2013 By 11 Comments
Sadie and I recently went back to school shopping-for the first time ever! She starts kindergarten next month (pause to hyperventilate), and she is SOO excited. So when Kohls contacted me about participating in their Back 2 School campaign, I was all for it! I don't let myself go shopping for the girls much, so it was really fun to let loose! Also … [Read more...]
recent thrifting treasures -and the newest Pattern Anthology collection
July 29, 2013 By 12 Comments
I've had some luck thrifting lately, so I thought I'd share my finds with you, since I haven't done a thrifting post in awhile! I scored these amazing art pieces above for $2-3 each. I love buying paintings at thrift shops-they don't have to be Monets, but I can appreciate the skill and caring that went into them. Besides, they are much better than … [Read more...]
5 and 10 designs-piping dress
July 26, 2013 By 14 Comments
And heeeeeere's my other dress design for the new Five and Ten Designs e-book! I love how this one turned out...it's sweet and oh so girly! I love the way the piping is showcased along the shoulder straps and bodice.... and it's paired with a full swingy skirt for twirliness! (it's a word.) The fabric is Lotta Jansdotter, from my sponsor … [Read more...]
5 and 10 designs-my coral and grey dress
July 24, 2013 By 17 Comments
So I wanted to share some more pictures of the designs I created for the new 5 and 10 Designs e-book! First off is the grey and coral dress I made for Sadie! I love the wrap front, clean lines and asymmetrical skirt, buttons all the way up the front, and a bonus-it's trimmed in bias tape! I love me some bias tape. This photo shoot was … [Read more...]
5 and 10 designs e-book launch!
July 22, 2013 By 4 Comments
I am soo excited to finally be able to tell you the big news! A project that's been behind the scenes and in the works for quite some time.....the first ever basic bodice pattern e-book by 5 and 10 designs! I was lucky enough to work on this with these talented ladies-and did they ever bring their A-game. We are so proud of this (we think) … [Read more...]
KCWC: modern meadow geranium
July 20, 2013 By 11 Comments
So.....the other day, I decided that Ava needed a new dress-basically I just NEEDED to sew something quick and cute and easy. Another Geranium dress goll darn fit the bill. It's my sixth version of the pattern...yipes. That means it's a good one. The classic silhouette and those adorable cap sleeves get me every time. Plus the fit is fantastic! … [Read more...]
Jo Totes camera bag review and giveaway!
July 19, 2013 By 678 Comments
So. We all love our cameras, right? I took the plunge and bought a Canon 5D Mark 3 (affiliate link) a few months ago. But holy crud not at that price thank the heavens...we got a good deal used.....my dad convinced me to upgrade to the umpteenth value, and Rory was surprisingly on board...lol so anyways. With this brand new-ish baby to protect, so … [Read more...]