7
Sep

Pixie Noel Georgia Vintage Dress

Isn't this fabric just the cutest?!? I'm in love with the Pixie Noel fabric collection by Tasha Noel for Riley Blake Designs. I always adore all of Tasha's designs, but this one just has my heart with all these sweet winter and Christmas illustrations. When I was asked to create something with this fabric line, I didn't even have to think twice about what it would be! My Georgia Vintage Dress pattern is my favorite pattern that I have ever created. I love the fit, the way it can be customized, the ability to use many different patterned fabrics and all the little … continue reading

31
Aug

Happy 5th Birthday, Caspian Finn!

Dear Caspian, Today is your 5th birthday! Happy birthday, buddy! You are growing up so fast. You've been looking forward to this day for months now, constantly asking us 'how many days until my birthday?'.......'Is it on THIS day?' Well, today is the day! Today, on your birthday, there are some things I would like to remember about you when you turned 5 and some things you might like to know about what you were like on August 31, 2016. … continue reading

24
Aug

Happy 1st Day of School 2016

Happy 1st Day of School 2016! Our three oldest are finally starting back to school today. They are SO excited and I am SO excited! I love having them home with me, but having a family with four kids, we definitely thrive on a schedule. We are looking forward to getting back in the swing of things and getting our routine going again. … continue reading

9
Aug

More Back to School Sewing

Can you believe that summer break is coming to an end in a few weeks and the kids will be heading back to school? Summer always seems like it's going to be so long and then it flies by in a blink! We've already received our teacher assignments, so back to school is right around the corner! I wanted to share some sewing patterns that I think are really great for More Back to School Sewing. Maybe you want to make your little one, one special item for back to school or maybe you want to make them a whole bunch. Either way, this list will get you started! … continue reading

8
Aug

Another Pillowcase Dress for Africa

I have had this pillowcase dress hanging in my studio for a little while and realized I never took any pictures. So I snapped a few this weekend before I send it off to be donated. I loved creating those pillowcase dresses for Dresses for Africa a few months ago when I taught at Baby Lock Common Threads. The message of Dresses for Africa really spoke to me, so I decide to create another dress to send over there when this fabric arrived from Michael Miller Fabrics. These dresses are so quick to sew and really don't take that much fabric. If you have an afternoon, … continue reading

2
Aug

Apple Picking Bundle Box Pre-Order

I'm excited to announce the Apple Picking Bundle Box Pre-Order now available over in The Cottage Mama Etsy shop! I know a lot of you were hoping to grab one of the first bundle boxes that sold out in under 4 minutes, so I'm please to offer you a new bundle box for this next month. Now, I'm still leaning towards doing a subscription service, but that is going to take my web developer a good amount of time to implement subscriptions onto the website incorporating all the features that I'm looking to have as part of that service. … continue reading

1
Aug

Old Vintage Sewing Book

I have a thing for vintage related sewing and cooking items. I love old spools of thread, vintage patterns, vintage sewing kits, vintage notions, vintage cookbooks, vintage cookie cutters........you name it, I love it! Now I haven't gotten into collecting old sewing machines like a few of my friends, but I do think that those are a thing of beauty whenever I come across one in an antique store. … continue reading

25
Jul

Sold Out Bundle Boxes

Sold Out Bundle Boxes You guys......The Cottage Mama Bundle Boxes sold out in under 4 minutes! How did that happen?!?! When all those sold emails came into my inbox, I could hardly believe it! I wasn't exactly sure how many boxes to put together. I knew I didn't want to end up with too many left over, so I settled on 30 boxes. I figured that would be more than enough this first time. When I received the fabric yardage, I actually received less than I ordered (since these lines were pretty much sold out), so I was only able to do 26 boxes. But again, I figured … continue reading

18
Jul

Bundle Box ~ Fabric, Trim and Button Kits

The Cottage Mama Bundle Box As a lot of you know, one of my favorite parts of the sewing process is selecting fabrics and trims for the different garments that I create. I love mixing and matching patterned patterned fabrics, using unique, classic trims and paying close attention to details down to the very last button. … continue reading

8
Jul

Happy 7th Birthday, Matilda!

Dear Matilda, Happy Birthday sweet girl! Today you are 7 years old (which feels very weird to say).......it seems hard to believe how quickly you are growing up. I know they say 'the days are long and the years are short', but it just seems like the years are getting shorter and shorter. Here are 20 things that I would like to remember about you when you turned 7 years old and you might like to know about your 7 year old self........ … continue reading