4
Jan

Sponsored Fabric Giveaway: Canton Village Quilt Works

We've got another great new sponsor that's recently been added to The Cottage Home blog family!I'm pleased and excited to announce the addition of Canton Village Quilt Works!Canton Village Quilt Works has a ton to offer in the world of quilting.  Not only do they carry a fabulous array of quilting cotton fabrics, they also offer precuts, notions, as well as long arm quilting services.Jackie, owner of Canton Village Quilt Works, first started quilting in 1992 and her love of this art has grown tremendously.  In 2000, Jackie opening her own long arm quilting … continue reading

3
Jan

Operation Organization: Velcro Toy Storage Labels

This year is going to be about some serious organization here at The Cottage Home.  With having three children under the age of 4, I sometimes feel like certain spaces in my home are spiraling out of control.  Well, no more!  I'm taking action and going to try my best to gain some control over the clutter that seems to come with having small children.Now, I know there will be messes and chaos from time to time, but I'm going to try to implement some systems for our family to make life a little more orderly.  And hopefully help me keep my sanity.  I don't know … continue reading

2
Jan

A Big Giveaway from Me to You!

I thought we would start 2012 off with a bang here on The Cottage Home with a giveaway from me to you.  Why?  Because I know I've told you before, but I so, so appreciate you all stopping by and leaving such sweet comments every day.  This is the least I can do to say thank you for all your support. So what do I have for you today?I have a set of my favorite fabric organizers!  These fabric organizers are the best.  They make organizing your fabric yardage so easy.  This set includes 72 organizers in three different sizes (24 of 3 different sizes).  I did a post … continue reading

31
Dec

Goodbye 2011, Hello 2012!

2011 has been a great year. I cannot believe it's almost over. Time sure does fly when you are having fun! This past year has been one of the best years of my life.  We were blessed with the birth of our new baby boy, Caspian Finn.  And I can honestly say he completes our little family.  Not only do I feel blessed in my personal, family life, but I have been incredibly blessed in my professional, creative life as well.  The release of my first two printed sewing patterns this year was a major accomplishment for me and I'm looking forward to many new designs … continue reading

24
Dec

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful holiday and a very Happy New Year!Thank you for making blogging such a joyful and fulfilling experience for me.  I appreciate each and every one of you that stop by The Cottage Home.  There are so many things to be thankful for this year.  We have truly been blessed and my heart is filled with joy.Love to you all,Lindsay … continue reading

19
Dec

We’ve Been Busy at The Cottage Home ~ Christmas Trees and Santa

This last month seems to have gone by in the blink of an eye.  We've been so busy trying to fit in all our Christmas festivities as I'm sure you have as well.  This is a non-sewing, non-crafting, non-cooking related post, but I thought you might like to know what we've been up to.Matilda and The Cottage PapaThe day after Thanksgiving we headed to our favorite local tree farm to cut down our Christmas tree.  My husband and I both grew up with fresh Christmas trees and to tell you the truth, there is nothing like the smell of a 'real' Christmas tree.  We've been … continue reading

17
Dec

The Joy of Blogging

The following post was a guest post I did recently over at Lil Blue Boo.  Ashley has had some different guest bloggers over talking about how they find the joy in blogging. Ashley is undergoing cancer treatment.  If you don't know her story, I would encourage you to visit her blog.  She is a true inspiration.  I seem to have Ashley on my mind daily with all that she is going through during her cancer treatment.  I pray for her and her family quite often and I hope things move in a positive direction.  Ashley is such an incredible example of what it means to … continue reading

15
Dec

Sponsor Love

I thought I would take this opportunity to share some deals/discounts/new stock from The Cottage Home blog sponsors.  I love each and every one of these shops.  I do not accept every interested sponsor, so when you see these folks listed in my right side-bar, rest assured that I highly recommend them.If you have any last minute Christmas shopping to do for someone crafty or perhaps you need some more supplies to finish up that last-minute Christmas gift, I would love for you to check out these sponsors before shopping somewhere else.  These are all small … continue reading

14
Dec

From Grandma with Love………Christmas Janey Jumpers

So my mom, Grandma Jane, has done it again!  To be totally honest, I don't think I have ever received something my mom has made and not been totally thrilled.  For one, I put a huge value on handmade items and two, she and I have very similar taste.I was really excited when my mom said that she wanted to make the girls Christmas dresses.  Usually I like to do the kids special occasion outfits, but with having three little ones now, I was more than happy to have someone lighten the load.  Mom said that she wanted to make the dresses from my Janey Jumper sewing … continue reading

8
Dec

Embellished Baby Bib ~ Pattern & Tutorial

Christmas sewing is in full swing here at The Cottage Home.  I've got a million and one projects on my to-do list and am slowly getting through them.  This will be my baby boy, Caspian Finn's, first Christmas so I wanted to sew something for him.  Yes, I know he won't know whether or not Mama sewed anything for him this year, but I want to make sure that everyone gets an equal amount of handmade gifts. I picked up this woven trim somewhere.....not quite sure exactly.  I'm always on the hunt for unique items for embellishing. It's been in my collection of trims … continue reading