10
Jul

Prim and Proper Fabric Collection and Bundle Box

Prim and Proper Fabric by Lindsay Wilkes from The Cottage Mama for Penny Rose Fabrics / Riley Blake Designs

I’m excited to announce my 2nd fabric collection with Riley Blake Designs / Penny Rose Fabrics. My Prim & Proper collection will begin shipping to stores in August and I cannot wait to see what you all create with these fabrics! This collection is being released under the vintage division of Riley Blake Designs called Penny Rose Fabrics and I think it’s really fitting seeing as though I was inspired by several different vintage feedsacks to create this collection. You may have seen some sneak peeks over in The Cottage Mama Instagram, but today I’ve got the full collection to share with you.

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8
Jul

Happy 8th Birthday, Matilda!

Dear Matilda, Today you turn 8 years old! Happy Birthday sweet girl! You are going to have such a great birthday today........I can't wait to celebrate you! Here are some things that I would like to remember about you when you turned 8 years old and a few things that you might like to know about yourself....... … continue reading

16
May

Lessons with Lindsay: 15 Minute Pillowcase

I've been waiting to share today's video with you all and I'm so excited that it's time! My free 15 Minute Pillowcase Free Pattern and Tutorial is one of the most popular posts here on The Cottage Mama and today I have a video tutorial taking you through every step of this pattern. Perfect for all of you visual learners out there like myself. … continue reading

8
May

May Bundle Box ~ Now Available!

May Bundle Box from Lindsay Wilkes at The Cottage Mama

May Bundle Box The May Cottage Mama Bundle Box is now available! These boxes will be so beautiful. Perfect for coordinating sibling or cousin outfits. You will be receiving 4-5 yards of fabric, 2-3 coordinating trims, buttons and a surprise notion. … continue reading

5
May

Silhouette Art Picture Frame Tutorial

This blog post is sponsored by Cost Plus World Market, but all opinions, photos, ideas and instructions are my own. Handmade gifts are the best, don't you think? There is nothing like someone taking the time to come up with an idea for a gift and then create it with their own two hands. I know that some people truly do not appreciate handmade gifts. I've heard people say that some individuals in their lives think that handmade gifts are cheap. Well, lucky for me, I don't have many of those people in my life, I have quite the opposite. I was raised in an … continue reading

1
May

Lessons with Lindsay: Picture Perfect Scallops

Lessons with Lindsay: Picture Perfect Scallops by Lindsay Wilkes from The Cottage Mama.

Today I've got a new Lessons with Lindsay video tutorial to share with you all! I'm really excited about this one because it involves one of my very favorite sewing techniques.......scallops. I know sewing picture perfect scallops can be a little bit intimidating, but I promise you that it's really not that hard with my easy-to-follow technique. … continue reading

31
Mar

Dainty Darling Fabric Tour: Day 5

Dainty Darling Fabric Tour: Day 5. Fabric by Lindsay Wilkes from The Cottage Mama for Riley Blake Designs. FREE Apron Pattern!

Today is the Dainty Darling Fabric Tour: Day 5! Since we had a little mix up on Day 3 of the tour, I've got two special posts for you today! Hopefully both of these darling projects will inspire you to create with my 1st fabric collection for Riley Blake Designs, Dainty Darling. … continue reading

30
Mar

Dainty Darling Fabric Tour: Day 4

Today is Day 4 for the Dainty Darling Fabric Tour. We had a little mix up with our Day 3, so there will be two guests tomorrow on Day 5! My guest today is one of my long-time blogging friends, Amy Smart from Diary of a Quilter. I met Amy in person many years ago when I attended International Quilt Market for the first time in Utah. She has always been one of the most warm, kind and inviting bloggers / designers around. Not to mention that she is incredibly talented! Amy also has her first line of fabric releasing soon from Riley Blake Designs / Penny Rose Fabrics … continue reading