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21
Aug
Petite Treat Tea Time Table Topper

Petite Treat Tea Time Table Topper

31
Mar
Dainty Darling Fabric Tour: Day 5

Dainty Darling Fabric Tour: Day 5

28
Aug
The New The Cottage Mama Website and Sale

The New The Cottage Mama Website and Sale

21
Aug
Sydney Skirt: Free Pattern and Tutorial for Ruffles 2013

Sydney Skirt: Free Pattern and Tutorial for Ruffles 2013

17
Dec
The Joy of Blogging

The Joy of Blogging

6
Apr
Empire Waist Dress – Comfy Sews Vs. Cozy Knits

Empire Waist Dress – Comfy Sews Vs. Cozy Knits

16
Dec
Gifts for Guys: Boxy Dopp Kit Tutorial

Gifts for Guys: Boxy Dopp Kit Tutorial

9
Dec
Holiday Issue Delish Magazine – Tile Coaster Tutorial

Holiday Issue Delish Magazine – Tile Coaster Tutorial

25
Oct
Comfy Sews: Shawl Collar Sweater Tutorial

Comfy Sews: Shawl Collar Sweater Tutorial

15
Sep

New Sponsor Highlight: The Blog Guidebook

18
Jun
Dress Shirt Sleep Sack Tutorial

Dress Shirt Sleep Sack Tutorial

10
Jun
Ruffle Bonnet Tutorial

Ruffle Bonnet Tutorial

7
Jun
Babyhood Bonanza – Guest Blogging at Luvinthemommyhood

Babyhood Bonanza – Guest Blogging at Luvinthemommyhood

16
May
Sleepover Ruffle Pillowcase Tutorial

Sleepover Ruffle Pillowcase Tutorial

14
May
Sleepover Pillowcase Tutorial – Guest Post at My Four Monkeys

Sleepover Pillowcase Tutorial – Guest Post at My Four Monkeys

26
Apr
Waterproof Picnic Blanket Tutorial

Waterproof Picnic Blanket Tutorial

30
Mar
The Cottage Mama is in the Mommyhood!

The Cottage Mama is in the Mommyhood!

3
Mar
Whoooohooo – I’m a Finalist!!

Whoooohooo – I’m a Finalist!!

24
Feb
Reusable Coffee Sleeve Tutorial

Reusable Coffee Sleeve Tutorial

25
Jan
Mason Jar Pin Cushion Tutorial

Mason Jar Pin Cushion Tutorial

24
Jan
Craft Organization: Ribbon

Craft Organization: Ribbon

20
Jan
Repurposed Woman’s Turtleneck = Sweet Little Girl’s Cardigan

Repurposed Woman’s Turtleneck = Sweet Little Girl’s Cardigan

18
Jan
Little Girls Valentine’s Day Dress Tutorial

Little Girls Valentine’s Day Dress Tutorial

13
Jan
Little Girls Kitchen Apron Tutorial

Little Girls Kitchen Apron Tutorial

26
Dec
Tutorials Featured – Someday Crafts

Tutorials Featured – Someday Crafts

Lindsay Wilkes is the owner and designer behind The Cottage Mama.  She creates timeless, vintage inspired sewing patterns for children’s clothes.  She is also a fabric designer for Riley Black Designers / Penny Rose Fabrics, author of the book ‘Sew Classic Clothes for Girls’ and can be seen teaching nationwide and online in her video series ‘Lessons with Lindsay’ sponsored by Baby Lock Sewing and Embroidery machines.

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Welcome! My name is Lindsay Wilkes and I am the owner / designer of The Cottage Mama, a boutique children's sewing pattern company and the author behind, 'Sew Classic Clothes for Girls'. The Cottage Mama blog is where I share my love for sewing, cooking and crafting and all things domestic. If you like what you see, you can read more about me HERE.

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