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25
Sep
New Patterns from The Cottage Mama

New Patterns from The Cottage Mama

19
Sep
The Cottage Mama Sewing Contest Winner

The Cottage Mama Sewing Contest Winner

18
Sep
The Cottage Mama Featured Contest Entries

The Cottage Mama Featured Contest Entries

16
Sep
The Cottage Mama Sewing Contest Giveaway

The Cottage Mama Sewing Contest Giveaway

15
Sep
The Cottage Mama Sewing Contest Finalists

The Cottage Mama Sewing Contest Finalists

4
Sep
Michael Miller Fabrics Challenge Quilt

Michael Miller Fabrics Challenge Quilt

11
Aug
The Cottage Mama Sewing Contest

The Cottage Mama Sewing Contest

15
Jul
New Pattern Release ~ Claire Pajama Pattern

New Pattern Release ~ Claire Pajama Pattern

7
May
Summer Sewing for Girls

Summer Sewing for Girls

5
May
Ruffle Shorts Tutorial

Ruffle Shorts Tutorial

30
Apr
The Classic Coat Pattern

The Classic Coat Pattern

24
Apr
Easter Outfits 2014

Easter Outfits 2014

9
Apr
This and That……Plus Winners!!

This and That……Plus Winners!!

18
Mar
Embroidered Aromatherapy Heat Bag Tutorial

Embroidered Aromatherapy Heat Bag Tutorial

12
Mar
The Party Dress Free Pattern: Re-release!

The Party Dress Free Pattern: Re-release!

4
Feb
Georgia Vintage Dress for Martha Pullen School

Georgia Vintage Dress for Martha Pullen School

29
Jan
On the Cutting Table: Fabric Fun!

On the Cutting Table: Fabric Fun!

24
Jan
Knit Dress Pattern Review

Knit Dress Pattern Review

22
Jan
Baby Doll Pouch Blanket Tutorial

Baby Doll Pouch Blanket Tutorial

20
Jan
Classic Little Lady Coat: Stylo Magazine

Classic Little Lady Coat: Stylo Magazine

14
Jan
Power of Prayer Quilt and a Giveaway

Power of Prayer Quilt and a Giveaway

6
Jan
The Cottage Mama Facebook Pattern Group

The Cottage Mama Facebook Pattern Group

30
Dec
The Cottage Mama Best Project Posts of 2013

The Cottage Mama Best Project Posts of 2013

22
Dec
Sew Classic Clothes for Girls Book Tour: Final Stop

Sew Classic Clothes for Girls Book Tour: Final Stop

19
Dec
Sew Classic Clothes for Girls Tour: Stops 6, 7 & 8

Sew Classic Clothes for Girls Tour: Stops 6, 7 & 8

16
Dec
Sew Classic Clothes for Girls Book Tour: Stop 5

Sew Classic Clothes for Girls Book Tour: Stop 5

13
Dec
Sew Classic Clothes for Girls Book Tour: Stop 4

Sew Classic Clothes for Girls Book Tour: Stop 4

12
Dec
Sew Classic Clothes for Girls Book Tour: Stop 3

Sew Classic Clothes for Girls Book Tour: Stop 3

11
Dec
Sew Classic Clothes for Girls Book Tour: Stop 2

Sew Classic Clothes for Girls Book Tour: Stop 2

10
Dec
Sew Classic Clothes for Girls Book Tour: Nancy Zieman

Sew Classic Clothes for Girls Book Tour: Nancy Zieman

9
Dec
Sew Classic Clothes for Girls: Blog Book Tour & Giveaway

Sew Classic Clothes for Girls: Blog Book Tour & Giveaway

29
Nov
The Cottage Mama Pattern Sale!

The Cottage Mama Pattern Sale!

25
Nov
Hexi Pouch Tutorial

Hexi Pouch Tutorial

12
Nov
Embellished Fabric Koozie Tutorial

Embellished Fabric Koozie Tutorial

6
Nov
Fall International Quilt Market 2013 Recap

Fall International Quilt Market 2013 Recap

5
Nov
Cuffed Infinity Scarf Tutorial

Cuffed Infinity Scarf Tutorial

4
Nov
Sew Classic Clothes for Girls: Book Release and Giveaway!

Sew Classic Clothes for Girls: Book Release and Giveaway!

29
Oct
Reversible Vintage Trim Fabric Belt Tutorial

Reversible Vintage Trim Fabric Belt Tutorial

23
Oct
Quilting Podcast Interview and Quilt Market

Quilting Podcast Interview and Quilt Market

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

11
Oct
PBS Sew It All TV Filming

PBS Sew It All TV Filming

8
Oct
Free Fairy Fabric Wings Pattern and Tutorial

Free Fairy Fabric Wings Pattern and Tutorial

1
Oct
Free Cape Pattern and Tutorial

Free Cape Pattern and Tutorial

30
Sep
Sydney Skirt: Free Pattern and Tutorial

Sydney Skirt: Free Pattern and Tutorial

24
Sep
Kids Fedora Hat Sewing Pattern Review

Kids Fedora Hat Sewing Pattern Review

17
Sep
Apple Free Lunch Box Sewing Pattern and Tutorial

Apple Free Lunch Box Sewing Pattern and Tutorial

16
Sep
Birthday Boy Toddler Car Party Outfit

Birthday Boy Toddler Car Party Outfit

10
Sep
Three Ring Binder Pencil Case Sewing Tutorial

Three Ring Binder Pencil Case Sewing Tutorial

4
Sep
Sewing for Kindergarten: Dresses, Skirts, Tops and More!

Sewing for Kindergarten: Dresses, Skirts, Tops and More!

27
Aug
Back-to-School Bateaux Top Pattern: Sewing with Knits

Back-to-School Bateaux Top Pattern: Sewing with Knits

15
Aug
Savannah’s 1st Day of Kindergarten

Savannah’s 1st Day of Kindergarten

7
Aug
Oliver + S Summer Picnic Blouse and Shorts: Modern Yardage Fabric Giveaway

Oliver + S Summer Picnic Blouse and Shorts: Modern Yardage Fabric Giveaway

1
Aug
Teaching………A Deeper Meaning

Teaching………A Deeper Meaning

25
Jul
The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Day 8

The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Day 8

24
Jul
The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Day 7

The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Day 7

23
Jul
The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Day 6

The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Day 6

22
Jul
The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Day 5

The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Day 5

19
Jul
The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Day 4

The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Day 4

18
Jul
The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Day 3

The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Day 3

17
Jul
The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Day Two

The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Blog Tour: Day Two

16
Jul
The Cottage Mama Sewing Pattern Blog Tour: Day 1

The Cottage Mama Sewing Pattern Blog Tour: Day 1

12
Jul
The Cottage Mama Paper Patterns Now In-Stock

The Cottage Mama Paper Patterns Now In-Stock

10
Jul
Matilda’s Mermaid Birthday Outfit

Matilda’s Mermaid Birthday Outfit

1
Jul
Filming Sewing DVDs in Cincinnati and a Little Book Preview

Filming Sewing DVDs in Cincinnati and a Little Book Preview

26
Jun
Scalloped Envelope Clutch ~ Free Pattern and Tutorial

Scalloped Envelope Clutch ~ Free Pattern and Tutorial

19
Jun
Riley Blake Fabric Fest Blog Hop and Fat Quarter Bundle Giveaway!

Riley Blake Fabric Fest Blog Hop and Fat Quarter Bundle Giveaway!

10
Jun
Daphne Wrap Dress and Top Pattern from The Cottage Mama: Now Available!

Daphne Wrap Dress and Top Pattern from The Cottage Mama: Now Available!

6
Jun
Skip and Play Pants and Capris Pattern from The Cottage Mama: Now Available!

Skip and Play Pants and Capris Pattern from The Cottage Mama: Now Available!

4
Jun
Miss Matilda Dress and Top Pattern: Testers

Miss Matilda Dress and Top Pattern: Testers

3
Jun
Miss Matilda Dress and Top Pattern from The Cottage Mama: Now Available!

Miss Matilda Dress and Top Pattern from The Cottage Mama: Now Available!

30
May
Georgia Vintage Dress: Testers, Part 2

Georgia Vintage Dress: Testers, Part 2

29
May
Georgia Vintage Dress Pattern: Testers, Part 1

Georgia Vintage Dress Pattern: Testers, Part 1

28
May
Georgia Vintage Dress Pattern from The Cottage Mama: Now Available!

Georgia Vintage Dress Pattern from The Cottage Mama: Now Available!

21
May
The Cottage Mama’s Sewing Basket: Tube Turners

The Cottage Mama’s Sewing Basket: Tube Turners

16
May
Giraffe Love Top and Leggings

Giraffe Love Top and Leggings

3
May
Some Bunny Loves You: Easy Rag Quilt Tutorial

Some Bunny Loves You: Easy Rag Quilt Tutorial

1
May
Project Design Team Tutorial and Riley Blake Fat Quarter Bundle Giveaway

Project Design Team Tutorial and Riley Blake Fat Quarter Bundle Giveaway

12
Apr
Easy Knot Dress Free Pattern and Tutorial

Easy Knot Dress Free Pattern and 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

21
Mar
The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Now Availlable in PDF / Digital Form!

The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns Now Availlable in PDF / Digital Form!

20
Mar
Matilda’s Easter Dress

Matilda’s Easter Dress

18
Mar
Sun & Surf Pattern Tour ~ Beachy Boat Neck and Santa Monica Cinch

Sun & Surf Pattern Tour ~ Beachy Boat Neck and Santa Monica Cinch

7
Mar
Rainbow Unicorn Birthday Party Dress

Rainbow Unicorn Birthday Party Dress

27
Feb
The Cottage Mama’s Sewing Basket: Fabric Marking Pens

The Cottage Mama’s Sewing Basket: Fabric Marking Pens

19
Feb
Pin Cushion Ring Tutorial

Pin Cushion Ring Tutorial

15
Feb
Martha Pullen School of Art Fashion ~ Teaching Recap

Martha Pullen School of Art Fashion ~ Teaching Recap

12
Feb
Riley Blake Designs Fabric Fest

Riley Blake Designs Fabric Fest

4
Feb
Upcycled Boys Dungaree Tutorial

Upcycled Boys Dungaree Tutorial

22
Jan
Sweetheart Dress Pattern

Sweetheart Dress Pattern

18
Jan
Washi Dress ~ Women’s Dress Pattern Review

Washi Dress ~ Women’s Dress Pattern Review

15
Jan
Totally Tubular Stacked Block Quilt & Tula Pink Book Giveaway

Totally Tubular Stacked Block Quilt & Tula Pink Book Giveaway

11
Jan
On the Cutting Table: It’s Back!

On the Cutting Table: It’s Back!

31
Dec
Best of 2012 ~ DIY Project Tutorials

Best of 2012 ~ DIY Project Tutorials

18
Dec
Cottage Christmas Outfits 2012

Cottage Christmas Outfits 2012

13
Dec
Come Sew with The Cottage Mama at The Martha Pullen School of Art Fashion

Come Sew with The Cottage Mama at The Martha Pullen School of Art Fashion

11
Dec
Holiday Tablecloth Tutorial

Holiday Tablecloth Tutorial

3
Dec
Scrappy Ruffle Headband Tutorial

Scrappy Ruffle Headband Tutorial

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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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