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7
Apr
Scrappy Fabric Easter Eggs

Scrappy Fabric Easter Eggs

14
Jan
DIY Acrylic Glitter Christmas Ornament

DIY Acrylic Glitter Christmas Ornament

7
Jan
Homemade Chex Mix Recipe

Homemade Chex Mix Recipe

8
Dec
DIY Christmas Decor ~ Yarn Candy Canes

DIY Christmas Decor ~ Yarn Candy Canes

6
Dec
DIY Dollar Tree Giant Christmas Ornaments

DIY Dollar Tree Giant Christmas Ornaments

29
Oct
Reverse Applique Ghost Sweatshirt

Reverse Applique Ghost Sweatshirt

16
Nov
Hush Hush 2 Pinwheel Embroidery Hoop Ornament

Hush Hush 2 Pinwheel Embroidery Hoop Ornament

5
Oct
Halloween Candy Bowl Free Project Tutorial

Halloween Candy Bowl Free Project Tutorial

3
Nov
DIY Christmas Pillowcases

DIY Christmas Pillowcases

15
Oct
Halloween Trick or Treat Bag Pattern

Halloween Trick or Treat Bag Pattern

15
Sep
DIY Fall Wreath Tutorial

DIY Fall Wreath Tutorial

28
Apr
Bunny Plush Toy Tutorial

Bunny Plush Toy Tutorial

2
Nov
Georgia Vintage Christmas Dresses

Georgia Vintage Christmas Dresses

23
Jan
New Pattern: Beatrice Dress Now Available!

New Pattern: Beatrice Dress Now Available!

10
Oct
Classic Sewing Magazine – Foundation Paper Pieced Santa Dress

Classic Sewing Magazine – Foundation Paper Pieced Santa Dress

21
Sep
Apple Picking 2016

Apple Picking 2016

13
Jan
Monkey Bread Recipe

Monkey Bread Recipe

6
Jan
The Cottage Mama 2016

The Cottage Mama 2016

29
Dec
Book Advent Calendar

Book Advent Calendar

17
Dec
Pecan Pie Bark Recipe

Pecan Pie Bark Recipe

4
Dec
Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Children

Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Children

24
Nov
How to Host a Holiday Ornament Exchange

How to Host a Holiday Ornament Exchange

3
Feb
Free Patterns to Sew for Valentine’s Day

Free Patterns to Sew for Valentine’s Day

25
Dec
Merry Christmas from The Cottage Mama

Merry Christmas from The Cottage Mama

24
Apr
Easter Outfits 2014

Easter Outfits 2014

7
Jan
Reindeer Thumb Print Ornament Tutorial

Reindeer Thumb Print Ornament Tutorial

30
Dec
The Cottage Mama Best Project Posts of 2013

The Cottage Mama Best Project Posts of 2013

23
Dec
Merry Christmas and Christmas Trees

Merry Christmas and Christmas Trees

11
Nov
Fall Fun

Fall Fun

21
Oct
Rainbow Unicorn & Rainbow Butterfly Costumes

Rainbow Unicorn & Rainbow Butterfly Costumes

17
Oct
Bumblebee and Bee Keeper Halloween Costume Tutorial

Bumblebee and Bee Keeper Halloween Costume Tutorial

8
Oct
Free Fairy Fabric Wings Pattern and Tutorial

Free Fairy Fabric Wings Pattern and Tutorial

12
May
Happy Mother’s Day

Happy Mother’s Day

5
Apr
Easter 2013

Easter 2013

20
Mar
Matilda’s Easter Dress

Matilda’s Easter Dress

22
Jan
Sweetheart Dress Pattern

Sweetheart Dress Pattern

21
Dec
Gingerbread Houses ~ Decorating Fun!

Gingerbread Houses ~ Decorating Fun!

20
Dec
Homemade Popcorn Balls ~ Recipe

Homemade Popcorn Balls ~ Recipe

18
Dec
Cottage Christmas Outfits 2012

Cottage Christmas Outfits 2012

14
Dec
Christmas Decorating at The Cottage Home

Christmas Decorating at The Cottage Home

11
Dec
Holiday Tablecloth Tutorial

Holiday Tablecloth Tutorial

18
Nov
Holiday Cards

Holiday Cards

1
Nov
Fall and Halloween 2012

Fall and Halloween 2012

11
Apr
This Past Weeks Happenings….

This Past Weeks Happenings….

2
Feb
Biscuit Corn Cakes with Goat Cheese and Blackberry-Thyme Sauce ~ Pillsbury Finalist Recipe

Biscuit Corn Cakes with Goat Cheese and Blackberry-Thyme Sauce ~ Pillsbury Finalist Recipe

17
Jan
From Grandma with Love………A Christmas Quilt

From Grandma with Love………A Christmas Quilt

31
Dec
Goodbye 2011, Hello 2012!

Goodbye 2011, Hello 2012!

24
Dec

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

19
Dec
We’ve Been Busy at The Cottage Home ~ Christmas Trees and Santa

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

14
Dec
From Grandma with Love………Christmas Janey Jumpers

From Grandma with Love………Christmas Janey Jumpers

29
Nov
The Magic of Christmas

The Magic of Christmas

23
Nov
Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving

18
Nov
Roasted Butternut Squash with Onions & Garlic ~ Recipe

Roasted Butternut Squash with Onions & Garlic ~ Recipe

27
Oct
Halloween Costumes ~ Princess Witch and Princess Ballerina

Halloween Costumes ~ Princess Witch and Princess Ballerina

10
Oct
Gobble, Gobble: Turkey Shirt Tutorial

Gobble, Gobble: Turkey Shirt Tutorial

9
Aug
Summer Berry Cones

Summer Berry Cones

4
Jul
Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July!

26
Apr
Dick and Jane Inspired Easter Dress – Bodice Tutorial

Dick and Jane Inspired Easter Dress – Bodice Tutorial

24
Apr
Happy Easter from The Cottage Home

Happy Easter from The Cottage Home

18
Mar
Happy {Belated} St. Patrick’s Day

Happy {Belated} St. Patrick’s Day

14
Feb
Valentine’s Mail

Valentine’s Mail

12
Feb
Week 5 Project Run and Play – Valentine’s Day Challenge

Week 5 Project Run and Play – Valentine’s Day Challenge

1
Feb
Free Valentine’s Day Printables

Free Valentine’s Day Printables

12
Jan
Blackberry and Mustard Glazed Ham

Blackberry and Mustard Glazed Ham

30
Dec
Top Ten Tutorials for 2010

Top Ten Tutorials for 2010

27
Dec
Christmas Joy 2010!

Christmas Joy 2010!

22
Dec
Merry Christmas from The Cottage Mama

Merry Christmas from The Cottage Mama

18
Dec
It’s Christmas Time at The Cottage Home

It’s Christmas Time at The Cottage Home

15
Dec
Buckeyes: Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls

Buckeyes: Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls

7
Dec
The Great Christmas Tree

The Great Christmas Tree

3
Dec
A Very Special Thanksgiving Week

A Very Special Thanksgiving Week

30
Nov
Brown Sugar Baked Sweet Potatoes

Brown Sugar Baked Sweet Potatoes

25
Nov
Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving

2
Nov
A Whimsical Fall: Decorating Inspiration

A Whimsical Fall: Decorating Inspiration

31
Oct
Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween

28
Oct
Two Little Pumpkin Heads

Two Little Pumpkin Heads

5
Jul
Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th of July

8
May
Mother’s Love Tree

Mother’s Love Tree

4
Apr
Happy Easter from The Cottage Home

Happy Easter from The Cottage Home

16
Feb
Apple Raisin French Toast Strata

Apple Raisin French Toast Strata

8
Feb
Valentine – "We Dig You!"

Valentine – "We Dig You!"

31
Dec

New Year’s Resolutions

29
Dec
Christmas Tags from Old Christmas Cards

Christmas Tags from Old Christmas Cards

21
Dec
Handmade Christmas Gifts

Handmade Christmas Gifts

20
Dec
Prime Rib

Prime Rib

11
Dec
Classic Sugar Cookies

Classic Sugar Cookies

29
Nov
Holiday Chex Mix Recipe

Holiday Chex Mix Recipe

27
Nov
Fun with Fleece – Hat & Mittens!

Fun with Fleece – Hat & Mittens!

25
Nov

Thankful

23
Nov
Holiday Wreath Tutorial

Holiday Wreath Tutorial

22
Nov
Busy, Busy

Busy, Busy

31
Oct
Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!

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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