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3
Jan
DIY Homemade Cozy Winter Bath Soak

DIY Homemade Cozy Winter Bath Soak

9
Feb
Lightweight Spring Infinity Scarf Tutorial

Lightweight Spring Infinity Scarf Tutorial

16
Nov
Hush Hush 2 Pinwheel Embroidery Hoop Ornament

Hush Hush 2 Pinwheel Embroidery Hoop Ornament

31
Dec
Embroidered Towel Tutorial

Embroidered Towel Tutorial

3
Nov
DIY Christmas Pillowcases

DIY Christmas Pillowcases

28
Apr
Bunny Plush Toy Tutorial

Bunny Plush Toy Tutorial

26
Jan
Crayon Art Tote Pattern and Tutorial

Crayon Art Tote Pattern and Tutorial

12
Feb
Easy Jolly Bar Sixteen Patch Quilt Tutorial

Easy Jolly Bar Sixteen Patch Quilt Tutorial

18
Mar
Embroidered Aromatherapy Heat Bag Tutorial

Embroidered Aromatherapy Heat Bag Tutorial

22
Jan
Baby Doll Pouch Blanket Tutorial

Baby Doll Pouch Blanket Tutorial

12
Nov
Embellished Fabric Koozie Tutorial

Embellished Fabric Koozie Tutorial

5
Nov
Cuffed Infinity Scarf Tutorial

Cuffed Infinity Scarf Tutorial

15
Apr
Repurposed Picture Frame Tray Tutorial

Repurposed Picture Frame Tray Tutorial

8
Apr
Patchwork Pillow Pattern and Tutorial

Patchwork Pillow Pattern and Tutorial

3
Apr
National Serger Month: Ruffle Dishtowel Tutorial

National Serger Month: Ruffle Dishtowel Tutorial

19
Feb
Pin Cushion Ring Tutorial

Pin Cushion Ring Tutorial

11
Dec
Holiday Tablecloth Tutorial

Holiday Tablecloth Tutorial

3
Dec
Scrappy Ruffle Headband Tutorial

Scrappy Ruffle Headband Tutorial

29
Nov
DIY Beaded Fabric Necklace ~ Easy, Snappy Holiday Project

DIY Beaded Fabric Necklace ~ Easy, Snappy Holiday Project

15
Nov
DIY Cabochon Jewelry

DIY Cabochon Jewelry

5
Nov
Mason Jar Soap Dispenser ~ Tutorial

Mason Jar Soap Dispenser ~ Tutorial

23
Oct
Easy Eye Glass {or Rotary Cutter} Case Tutorial

Easy Eye Glass {or Rotary Cutter} Case Tutorial

15
Oct
Fat Quarter Tote Bag Tutorial

Fat Quarter Tote Bag Tutorial

3
Sep
Embellished Onesie Baby Girl Dress

Embellished Onesie Baby Girl Dress

3
Jul
DIY Craft: No-Sew Fabric Covered Box Tutorial

DIY Craft: No-Sew Fabric Covered Box Tutorial

7
Jun
Woodland Cottage Pincushion ~ Free Pattern and Tutorial

Woodland Cottage Pincushion ~ Free Pattern and Tutorial

20
Mar
Will It Go Round In Circles? ~ Free Quilt Pattern and Tutorial ~ Part 2: Quilt Top Continued

Will It Go Round In Circles? ~ Free Quilt Pattern and Tutorial ~ Part 2: Quilt Top Continued

22
Feb
"I Spy" Fabric Matching Game ~ Tutorial

"I Spy" Fabric Matching Game ~ Tutorial

30
Jan
Rick Rack Travel Tissue Holder Tutorial

Rick Rack Travel Tissue Holder Tutorial

8
Dec
Embellished Baby Bib ~ Pattern & Tutorial

Embellished Baby Bib ~ Pattern & Tutorial

6
Dec
Patchwork Travel Neck Pillow ~ Pattern & Tutorial

Patchwork Travel Neck Pillow ~ Pattern & Tutorial

1
Dec
15-Minute Pillowcase {with French Seams} ~ Tutorial

15-Minute Pillowcase {with French Seams} ~ Tutorial

1
Nov
Dish Towel Cake ~ A Bridal Shower Gift

Dish Towel Cake ~ A Bridal Shower Gift

10
Oct
Gobble, Gobble: Turkey Shirt Tutorial

Gobble, Gobble: Turkey Shirt Tutorial

8
Aug
From Grandma with Love………Claira the Pig

From Grandma with Love………Claira the Pig

4
Jul
From Grandma with Love…..Cowgirl Princess Quilts and Ruffle Pillows

From Grandma with Love…..Cowgirl Princess Quilts and Ruffle Pillows

2
Jun
Fabric Portfolio and Notepad Holder Tutorial

Fabric Portfolio and Notepad Holder Tutorial

11
May
Purple Potluck Bowl Covers

Purple Potluck Bowl Covers

17
Mar
Twin Boy and Girl Onesie Tutorial

Twin Boy and Girl Onesie Tutorial

3
Jan
Tile Coaster Tutorial

Tile Coaster Tutorial

28
Dec
Felted I-Pod Cozy Tutorial

Felted I-Pod Cozy Tutorial

21
Dec
Felted Fingerless Glove Tutorial

Felted Fingerless Glove Tutorial

16
Dec
Gifts for Guys: Boxy Dopp Kit Tutorial

Gifts for Guys: Boxy Dopp Kit Tutorial

14
Dec
Sugar Pop Charm Square Quilt

Sugar Pop Charm Square Quilt

13
Nov
Gadanke Review and Giveaway

Gadanke Review and Giveaway

19
Oct
Laptop / Kindle / I-Pad Sleeve Tutorial

Laptop / Kindle / I-Pad Sleeve Tutorial

13
Oct
Embellished Hooded Towel Tutorial

Embellished Hooded Towel Tutorial

4
Oct
Fairy Princess Tutu Tutorial

Fairy Princess Tutu Tutorial

30
Sep
Baby Boys and Robots

Baby Boys and Robots

27
Sep
Embroidered Reusable Snack Bag Tutorial

Embroidered Reusable Snack Bag Tutorial

20
Sep
Fall Fabric Pumpkin Tutorial

Fall Fabric Pumpkin Tutorial

8
Sep
Sweet Baby Hats and a Clutch

Sweet Baby Hats and a Clutch

8
Aug
Gathered Camera Strap Cover Tutorial

Gathered Camera Strap Cover Tutorial

28
Jul
Easiest 10-Minute Throw Pillow from Placemat

Easiest 10-Minute Throw Pillow from Placemat

21
Jul
Sewing Refashion – A Simple Shirt Dress Tutorial

Sewing Refashion – A Simple Shirt Dress Tutorial

18
Jun
Dress Shirt Sleep Sack Tutorial

Dress Shirt Sleep Sack Tutorial

10
Jun
Ruffle Bonnet Tutorial

Ruffle Bonnet Tutorial

16
May
Sleepover Ruffle Pillowcase Tutorial

Sleepover Ruffle Pillowcase Tutorial

8
May
Mother’s Love Tree

Mother’s Love Tree

26
Apr
Waterproof Picnic Blanket Tutorial

Waterproof Picnic Blanket Tutorial

12
Feb
Fat Quarter Baby Quilt & Burp Cloths

Fat Quarter Baby Quilt & Burp Cloths

11
Jan
Baptism Gift Tutorial

Baptism Gift Tutorial

21
Dec
Handmade Christmas Gifts

Handmade Christmas Gifts

16
Dec
Fabric Covered Button Magnet Tutorial

Fabric Covered Button Magnet Tutorial

11
Dec
Fleece Fish Tutorial

Fleece Fish Tutorial

8
Dec
Cloth Baby Doll Diaper Tutorial

Cloth Baby Doll Diaper Tutorial

5
Dec
Baby Doll Kit

Baby Doll Kit

28
Nov
Knifty Knitter

Knifty Knitter

30
Oct
Repurposed Children’s Fashions

Repurposed Children’s Fashions

25
Oct
Superhero Powers

Superhero Powers

6
Oct
I LOVE Sewing!!!

I LOVE Sewing!!!

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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