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30
Mar
Dainty Darling Fabric Tour: Day 4

Dainty Darling Fabric Tour: Day 4

4
Dec
Baby Doll Pouch Blanket Tutorial

Baby Doll Pouch Blanket Tutorial

25
Sep
Hexi Pouch and Riley Blake Designs Bundle Giveaway

Hexi Pouch and Riley Blake Designs Bundle Giveaway

10
Sep
Three Ring Binder Pencil Case Sewing Tutorial

Three Ring Binder Pencil Case Sewing Tutorial

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

Sydney Skirt: Free Pattern and Tutorial for Ruffles 2013

1
Oct
Seersucker Double Layer Twirl Skirt Tutorial

Seersucker Double Layer Twirl Skirt Tutorial

6
Sep
Classic Vintage May Dress

Classic Vintage May Dress

6
Apr

Guest Blog Post: Woodland Cottage Pincushion ~ Free Pattern for Riley Blake Designs

1
Apr
Tulip Petal Sun Hat Pattern and Tutorial

Tulip Petal Sun Hat Pattern and Tutorial

23
Mar
Will It Go Round In Circles? ~ Free Quilt Pattern and Tutorial ~ Part 5: Binding

Will It Go Round In Circles? ~ Free Quilt Pattern and Tutorial ~ Part 5: Binding

22
Mar
Will It Go Round In Circles? ~ Free Quilt Pattern and Tutorial ~ Part 4: Quilting

Will It Go Round In Circles? ~ Free Quilt Pattern and Tutorial ~ Part 4: Quilting

21
Mar
Will It Go Round In Circles? ~ Free Quilt Pattern and Tutorial ~ Part 3: Quilt Backing

Will It Go Round In Circles? ~ Free Quilt Pattern and Tutorial ~ Part 3: Quilt Backing

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

19
Mar
Will It Go Round In Circles? ~ Free Quilt Pattern and Tutorial ~ Part 1

Will It Go Round In Circles? ~ Free Quilt Pattern and Tutorial ~ Part 1

22
Feb
"I Spy" Fabric Matching Game ~ Tutorial

"I Spy" Fabric Matching Game ~ Tutorial

15
Feb
Guest Blogging at Project Run and Play: Creating a Signature Style

Guest Blogging at Project Run and Play: Creating a Signature Style

9
Jan
Re*sew*lutions Guest Post: ‘I Spy’ Fabric Matching Game

Re*sew*lutions Guest Post: ‘I Spy’ Fabric Matching Game

17
Dec
The Joy of Blogging

The Joy of Blogging

4
Nov
The Joy In Blogging at Lil Blue Boo

The Joy In Blogging at Lil Blue Boo

8
Jun
Pattern Remix: Little Apples Fat Quarter Pillowcase Dress

Pattern Remix: Little Apples Fat Quarter Pillowcase Dress

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

Empire Waist Dress – Comfy Sews Vs. Cozy Knits

5
Apr
Spring Issue Delish Magazine – DIY Fabric Covered Photo Mats

Spring Issue Delish Magazine – DIY Fabric Covered Photo Mats

21
Mar
Guest Post on "No Big Dill" – Dick and Jane Inspired Dress

Guest Post on "No Big Dill" – Dick and Jane Inspired Dress

7
Jun
Babyhood Bonanza – Guest Blogging at Luvinthemommyhood

Babyhood Bonanza – Guest Blogging at Luvinthemommyhood

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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