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Jan

The Cottage Mama Facebook Pattern Group

I just wanted to write a quick post to let you know that I've started a new The Cottage Mama Facebook Pattern Group. This is a group dedicated to discussing The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns as well as my new book, 'Sew Classic Clothes for Girls'. This is a place where you can go to ask questions about any patterns you are working on, share pictures of your beautiful creations made from The Cottage Mama Patterns, connect with other women who have a passion for sewing, talk about fabrics and trims and so much more. I am the admin. of the group so I am in … continue reading

Dec

The Cottage Mama Best Project Posts of 2013

Ok, so I know I said I wasn't going to post until the first of the year, but I thought I would share one last post with you to round out 2013. These are my top 13 favorite project posts from 2013 (you can also check out 2012, 2011 and 2010). It's always so fun to go back through and look at what I've created or cooked over the last year. Thank you all so much for visiting the site and interacting with me via social media. You all are a blessing in my life and I am so excited to see what 2014 has in store for me, my family and The Cottage Mama. … continue reading

Dec

Merry Christmas and Christmas Trees

I just wanted to pop in here and wish you all a very Merry Christmas. I'm taking the rest of the year off to spend with my family. Every year we cut down our Christmas tree at a local tree farm the day or two after Thanksgiving. They don't have the biggest or most perfect selection, but part of the fun is the hunt. My husband and I have been going here since the year we got married, so it's definitely become a family tradition. Before I leave you here for the next few weeks, I thought I would share some pictures of our tree hunting adventure. … continue reading

Dec

Sew Classic Clothes for Girls Book Tour: Final Stop

The final stop on the "Sew Classic Clothes for Girls" blog book tour in on my dear friend, Shannon's blog, Very Shannon. I feel like I have known Shannon for forever, but really it's just been about four years. I absolutely love this girl. She has been nothing but supportive of me since I started blogging. I emailed Shannon when I first started out asking for her help and advice and she was so lovely and helpful. I will never forget her kindness and it's something I try to pay forward to others starting out who might need my help these days. Shannon was one of the … continue reading

Dec

Sew Classic Clothes for Girls Tour: Stops 6, 7 & 8

So I got a little behind posting about the 'Sew Classic Clothes for Girls' Book Tour this week. I'm in charge of Savannah's Kindergarten holiday party, so I have been busy getting ready for that and just trying to truly enjoy this holiday season with the kids. We made several different Christmas cookies yesterday and have been having a wonderful time. They're only little once, right? I'm sure you understand. But I'm back this morning to update you on where the tour is located and which blogs are doing giveaways for the book. … continue reading

Dec

Love for Ruby

The thing I love most about the blogging is the sense of community. There are so many different women that I interact with on a daily basis and perhaps have not met in real life, but I still consider them my friends......some of my dearest friends. Today I need your help. My friend Christie from the blog 'A Lemon Squeezy Home' is at the hospital this morning with her beautiful six month old daughter, Ruby Jane, where Ruby is undergoing open heart surgery. My mom (Grandma Jane) actually just had open heart surgery to replace her aortic valve about four weeks ago, … continue reading

Dec

Sew Classic Clothes for Girls Book Tour: Stop 5

Today we continue the 'Sew Classic Clothes for Girls' Blog Book Tour with two incredible sewing bloggers. I'm sure you know our first blogger, Dana, as she has made quite a name for herself over on her super-popular sewing blog, MADE. Dana was one of the first sewing blogs I followed before I decided to start my own blog. She is known for her simple, modern approach to sewing with fantastic and easy to understand instructions. I met her last year at Alt Design Summit in Salt Lake City and she's just as cool and laid back as she appears on her … continue reading

Dec

Sew Classic Clothes for Girls Book Tour: Stop 4

Today is the 4th stop on the 'Sew Classic Clothes for Girls' Blog Book Tour and I've got another two ladies that I am so excited to share with you! First up is my blogging buddy, Jess from Craftiness is not Optional! Jess and I have known each other in the blogging world since we both got started and competed in the first season of Project Run and Play. Jess has three incredibly adorable little girls (I means seriously.....the cuteness is to. die. for.) and the clothing that she makes for them is some of the absolute best! Oh and don't get me started on the … continue reading

Dec

Michael’s Recollection Calendar Kit Review

This post is sponsored by Michael's, but all opinions and photos are 100% mine. I don't know about you, but I have the most beautiful scrapbook for my oldest daughter, Savannah, documenting all the moments in her 1st year. What do I have for my other, younger children? And as sad as I am to admit it, a whole lot of nothing. So when Michael's sent me this new Recollection Calendar Kit, I was over the moon. Finally a way for me to document our special moments each year without feeling like I have to do a full scrapbook. … continue reading

Dec

Sew Classic Clothes for Girls Book Tour: Stop 3

Today I have two of my very, and I mean VERY favorite sewing bloggers on the 'Sew Classic Clothes for Girls' Blog Book Tour! First up is my good friend, Jessica from The Sewing Rabbit. Jess and I go way back and were roomies at the Alt blog conference last year. She is so very talented and has a team of incredible bloggers that share all kinds of wonderful tutorials over on her blog. I am thrilled that she fit me into her hectic schedule and has written a beautiful review about 'Sew Classic Clothes for Girls' over at The Sewing Rabbit. To read Jessica's review, … continue reading