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Aug

Oliver + S Summer Picnic Blouse and Shorts: Modern Yardage Fabric Giveaway

So now that I have finished my last four patterns, I am in back-to-school sewing mode for my girls. We start back in the middle of next week, can you believe it? I wanted to share this little outfit that I made for Matilda who will be in her second year of preschool this year. Make sure you read all the way to the bottom of the post because I have an incredible fabric giveaway for your as well!I have so many patterns in my stash that I have been just dying to try. I have had this Oliver + S Summer Picnic Shorts and Blouse pattern in my collection for about three … continue reading

Aug

Teaching………A Deeper Meaning

So I just got back from being away for nine days teaching at the Martha Pullen School of Art Fashion in Huntsville, AL. I had such a wonderful time, but rather than give you a recap of the whole event like I did when I taught in February, I thought I would take this opportunity to talk to you a little bit about what's been on my mind the last few days.(If you would like to see more pictures from the school, please check out my February post.......since I taught the same curriculum. You can find it HERE).Being away from my family is an internal struggle for me. My … continue reading

Jul

The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Day 8

Today is the final day of The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour. I hope you have enjoyed seeing all of these gorgeous creations from so many talented bloggers and that the blog tour has inspired you to see all that you can do with the NEW The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns.Georgia Vintage Dress:Alida from Alida MakesAlida from Alida Makes is one of the sweetest bloggers around. Whether she's sewing children's clothing or adult fashion her projects are always clean and polished with her signature style. Head over to Alida Makes to check out the Georgia Vintage … continue reading

Jul

The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Day 7

It's Day 7 of The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour and today we have three lovely bloggers sharing their versions of the NEW The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns.Georgia Vintage Dress:Kristin from Skirt as a TopI am so excited Kristin from Skirt as a Top is joining us today on the blog tour. She seriously creates so many fabulous clothing pieces over on her blog......whether it's adult fashion, sewing for girls, sewing for boys......she does it all. And with complete and total style. Head over to Skirt as a Top to check out Kristin's version of the Georgia … continue reading

Jul

The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Day 6

It's Day 6 of The Cottage Mama Patterns Blog Tour and today we have three very special ladies sewing up three of the NEW The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns.Georgia Vintage Dress: Amy from Positively SplendidThis lovely version of the Georgia Vintage Dress was actually sewn by Amy's mom, Mama Reita. I love that Amy and her mom both share a passion for sewing just like my mom and I do. Amy's blog has some absolutely wonderful sewing, home decorating, crafting and recipe ideas. If you've never been over to visit Positively Splendid, head over there and check out this … continue reading

Jul

The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Day 5

Today is kicks off week 2 of The Cottage Mama Sewing Pattern Blog Tour. Today we have two very talented ladies sharing their beautiful creations made from the NEW The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns.Miss Matilda Dress and Top: Summer from Sumo's Sweet StuffSummer is one of the sweetest bloggers I have ever met and yes, I was lucky enough to meet her in person in January in Salt Lake City. She has three little ladies and she sews the most beautiful things for them. She does a beautiful job pairing and selecting pattern fabrics and I'm so excited for all of you to head … continue reading

Jul

The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Day 4

Today is Day 4 of The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns blog tour and today we have three very talented bloggers sharing their versions of the NEW The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns. Georgia Vintage Dress: Ashley from Chickadee Chickadee Ashley is someone I have gotten to know through the online sewing community. She doesn't blog very often, but she has an incredible handmade sewing business. I remember when she emailed me several years ago asking for handmade business advice and I have been thrilled to watch her business take off and thrive. She does a … continue reading

Jul

The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Day 3

It's Day 3 of The Cottage Mama Sewing Pattern blog tour and have we got some cutie outfits to share with you today! I'm so excited about these three versions of the new The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns.Georgia Vintage Dress:Anneliese from Aesthetic NestAnneliese from Aesthetic Nest writes such a stunningly beautiful blog focused around her three girls and sewing, cooking, crocheting, entertaining and so much more. I stumbled upon Aesthetic Nest many years ago right when I got into blogging and I felt like I had stumbled about a kindred spirit. Someone else who … continue reading

Jul

The Cottage Mama’s WoCave: Introduction

Have you ever heard of the term 'Man Cave'? I'm guessing you have.......but what about us women? Don't we need our own spaces too? A few months back I was asked to be part of Skinny Cow's new WoCave campaign (pronounced wo-cah-vay). What is this you might ask? Well, basically Skinny Cow is well aware of what most of us would refer to as a 'Man Cave' (a special space for a man), so they thought that it would be fun for women to have a chance to explore what a 'Women Cave' means to them, hence their new term, WoCave.I think more times than not people assume that a … continue reading

Jul

The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Day Two

So it's Day 2 here at The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour and we've got three great bloggers sharing their versions of the four new The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns.Georgia Vintage Dress:Heidi from Elegance and ElephantsI became familiar with Heidi from Elegance and Elephants when I was judging the Flickr group over at Project Run and Play. I remember her work always being top notch with such elegance, class and style. She has since released several new sewing patterns that seem to be taking the online sewing community by storm. If you've never visited her … continue reading