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Apr

This and That……Plus Winners!!

I just wanted to check in here on the blog and say that I haven't forgotten about blogging........I promise. I just haven't had much to blog about lately and rather than forcing a creative post, I'm just trying to go with the flow. The kids are keeping me quite busy these days with school and spring break, then I was traveling and so on.......you know how life goes, right? I think I'll have some projects to share with you in a couple weeks, but for now I'm taking some time to spruce up my house for Spring and Easter (see left picture above). I've got a laundry … continue reading

Mar

Crafter’s Vision Batik Set Giveaway

I'm really excited about today's giveaway! Why? Because our lovely blog sponsor, Crafter's Vision is giving away an amazing bundle of Batik's that I think is going to make one of you quilters very happy. … continue reading

Mar

Embroidered Aromatherapy Heat Bag Tutorial

I love being home.......I'd definitely say that I'm a homebody type of person. I just love our house because it's so warm and cozy and actually it's not a house, it's a home. Sometimes when you've had a tough day, you just need something warm and comforting to make you feel better. Today I'm participating in Susan from Living with Punks 'Home Sewn' series sharing an Embroidered Aromatherapy Heat Bag. This was a project I worked on for Baby Lock Sewing and Embroidery Machines a year or so ago and I'm excited to bring it back here to The Cottage Mama. … continue reading

Mar

The Party Dress Free Pattern: Re-release!

Today I'm excited to announce the re-release of the popular FREE Party Dress Pattern here on The Cottage Mama! I have been busy working on lots of different projects (probably why the blog has been a little quiet lately), one of which is updating this free pattern. … continue reading

Mar

Newsletter Subscriber Fat Quarter Bundle Giveaway

Today I wanted to announce that we will finally be launching The Cottage Mama Newsletter tomorrow!! And in celebration of this I wanted to offer a newsletter subscriber exclusive giveaway to you all. I am offering this gorgeous Fat Quarter Bundle from Riley Blake Designs called 'Lazy Days' by Lori Whitlock. This line is bright, colorful, whimsical and perfect to get us into the spring spirit. This bundle contains 21 fat quarters and is perfect for quilting, home decor projects and more! … continue reading

Mar

Happy 6th Birthday Savannah Rose!

Dear Savannah, Happy Birthday sweet girl! Today you turn six years old. I can't believe how grown up you've become in this last year. You go to 'big kid' school now and are becoming very independent. This last year has gone by so quickly. It's true what they say......the days are long, but the years are short and the years only seem to be getting shorter. There are a few things I would like to remember about you when you turned six years old......... … continue reading

Feb

The Perfectly Imperfect Me

I want to share something with you......something very personal. I want you to know that I am not perfect. My life is not perfect, my relationships are not perfect and my struggles are not perfect. But all of these things are what make me who I am and I'm pretty darn proud of who I have become. I know I have mentioned before, but if you are new here, then you might have missed it. I suffered from post-partum depression with the birth of my first daughter, Savannah Rose. So I thought I would share a little bit about my story with you........I feel like you deserve … continue reading

Feb

Seams Unlikely

If you sew, I'm sure you know Nancy Zieman (aka Nancy Z.). Her name is synonymous with sewing as she has been making waves in the industry for many, many years. As a small business owner, I was very excited to read her new autobiography 'Seams Unlikely' to find out more about Nancy's journey on her path to success. … continue reading

Feb

Georgia Vintage Dress for Martha Pullen School

So this week I head down to Huntsville, AL to teach at the Martha Pullen School of Art Fashion. I wanted to share one of the pieces we are doing in my pre-day class on Wednesday. If you follow The Cottage Mama on Facebook or Instagram (@thecottagemama) then you've already seen some previews of this dress. But if not, here are a few more details: For this class, the students will be sewing my Georgia Vintage Dress pattern. The students will each have a kit with this beautiful fabric. I just love those little strawberries. This is 'Briar Rose' by Heather Ross … continue reading

Jan

On the Cutting Table: Fabric Fun!

So right now I am busy behind the scenes working on all sorts of things. As you know from my post on Monday, I am working my way through the many assistant applications that have arrived in my inbox and I am so grateful for the many, many of you that are interested in coming to work for me. I'm still accepting applications through Feb. 1, 2014 so if you haven't applied yet, there is still time! I'm also in the process of drafting and photographing my next round of sewing patterns as well as preparing to teach again at the Martha Pullen School of Art Fashion the … continue reading