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Feb
Reversible Tulip Petal Sun Hat

Reversible Tulip Petal Sun Hat

22
Feb
Mary Jane Baby Shoes Pattern

Mary Jane Baby Shoes Pattern

31
Dec
Embroidered Towel Tutorial

Embroidered Towel Tutorial

22
Oct
Children at Play Scalloped Pillow

Children at Play Scalloped Pillow

15
Oct
Halloween Trick or Treat Bag Pattern

Halloween Trick or Treat Bag Pattern

15
Sep
Puppy Dog Stuffed Animal Pattern

Puppy Dog Stuffed Animal Pattern

5
Sep
Reusable Snack Bag Tutorial

Reusable Snack Bag Tutorial

27
Aug
Free Summer Sewing Patterns & Tutorials

Free Summer Sewing Patterns & Tutorials

29
Jul
A New Summer Picnic Dress

A New Summer Picnic Dress

28
Apr
Bunny Plush Toy Tutorial

Bunny Plush Toy Tutorial

26
Jan
Crayon Art Tote Pattern and Tutorial

Crayon Art Tote Pattern and Tutorial

24
Jul
Darling Quilt ~ Free Pattern!

Darling Quilt ~ Free Pattern!

10
Oct
Classic Sewing Magazine – Foundation Paper Pieced Santa Dress

Classic Sewing Magazine – Foundation Paper Pieced Santa Dress

21
Aug
Petite Treat Tea Time Table Topper

Petite Treat Tea Time Table Topper

16
May
Lessons with Lindsay: 15 Minute Pillowcase

Lessons with Lindsay: 15 Minute Pillowcase

31
Mar
Dainty Darling Fabric Tour: Day 5

Dainty Darling Fabric Tour: Day 5

30
Mar
Dainty Darling Fabric Tour: Day 4

Dainty Darling Fabric Tour: Day 4

28
Mar
Dainty Darling Fabric Tour: Day 2

Dainty Darling Fabric Tour: Day 2

14
Feb
Dainty Darling Machine Embroidery Designs

Dainty Darling Machine Embroidery Designs

22
Jan
Love You to the Moon and Back Embroidered Pillow Tutorial

Love You to the Moon and Back Embroidered Pillow Tutorial

17
Oct
Goldie Dolly Pillow

Goldie Dolly Pillow

9
Aug
More Back to School Sewing

More Back to School Sewing

8
Aug
Another Pillowcase Dress for Africa

Another Pillowcase Dress for Africa

22
Feb
Janey Jumper Scallop Tutorial

Janey Jumper Scallop Tutorial

27
Jan
Patchwork Baby Bibs for Josephine

Patchwork Baby Bibs for Josephine

31
Dec
Top Blog Posts for 2015

Top Blog Posts for 2015

14
Dec
How to Embroider a Dress Bodice: Lessons with Lindsay

How to Embroider a Dress Bodice: Lessons with Lindsay

5
Aug
Back-to-School Sewing

Back-to-School Sewing

28
Jan
Free Dress Patterns for Girls

Free Dress Patterns for Girls

5
May
Ruffle Shorts Tutorial

Ruffle Shorts Tutorial

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

The Party Dress Free Pattern: Re-release!

22
Jan
Baby Doll Pouch Blanket Tutorial

Baby Doll Pouch Blanket Tutorial

30
Dec
The Cottage Mama Best Project Posts of 2013

The Cottage Mama Best Project Posts of 2013

25
Nov
Hexi Pouch Tutorial

Hexi Pouch Tutorial

12
Nov
Embellished Fabric Koozie Tutorial

Embellished Fabric Koozie Tutorial

5
Nov
Cuffed Infinity Scarf Tutorial

Cuffed Infinity Scarf Tutorial

29
Oct
Reversible Vintage Trim Fabric Belt Tutorial

Reversible Vintage Trim Fabric Belt Tutorial

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

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

17
Sep
Apple Free Lunch Box Sewing Pattern and Tutorial

Apple Free Lunch Box Sewing Pattern and Tutorial

10
Sep
Three Ring Binder Pencil Case Sewing Tutorial

Three Ring Binder Pencil Case Sewing Tutorial

12
Apr
Easy Knot Dress Free Pattern and Tutorial

Easy Knot Dress Free Pattern and Tutorial

4
Feb
Upcycled Boys Dungaree Tutorial

Upcycled Boys Dungaree Tutorial

3
Dec
Scrappy Ruffle Headband Tutorial

Scrappy Ruffle Headband Tutorial

1
Oct
Seersucker Double Layer Twirl Skirt Tutorial

Seersucker Double Layer Twirl Skirt Tutorial

12
Sep
The Lolly Dolly Pillow Tutorial

The Lolly Dolly Pillow Tutorial

3
Sep
Embellished Onesie Baby Girl Dress

Embellished Onesie Baby Girl Dress

12
Jul
Summer Picnic Dress ~ Free PDF Pattern and Tutorial

Summer Picnic Dress ~ Free PDF Pattern and Tutorial

5
Jun
Embellished Ruffle Hoodie Tutorial

Embellished Ruffle Hoodie Tutorial

1
Apr
Tulip Petal Sun Hat Pattern and Tutorial

Tulip Petal Sun Hat Pattern and Tutorial

9
Feb
Happy Day Big Bow Dress ~ Pattern and Tutorial

Happy Day Big Bow Dress ~ Pattern and Tutorial

31
Dec
Goodbye 2011, Hello 2012!

Goodbye 2011, Hello 2012!

8
Dec
Embellished Baby Bib ~ Pattern & Tutorial

Embellished Baby Bib ~ Pattern & Tutorial

10
Oct
Gobble, Gobble: Turkey Shirt Tutorial

Gobble, Gobble: Turkey Shirt Tutorial

21
Jul
The Little Man Gown Tutorial

The Little Man Gown Tutorial

1
Jul
Playdate Outfit Sew Along: Day 5 – Capris/Shorts

Playdate Outfit Sew Along: Day 5 – Capris/Shorts

30
Jun
Playdate Outfit Sew Along: Day 4 – The Flower

Playdate Outfit Sew Along: Day 4 – The Flower

29
Jun
Playdate Outfit Sew Along: Day 3 – Top/Dress (2nd Half)

Playdate Outfit Sew Along: Day 3 – Top/Dress (2nd Half)

28
Jun
Playdate Outfit Sew Along: Day 2 – Top/Dress (1st Half)

Playdate Outfit Sew Along: Day 2 – Top/Dress (1st Half)

27
Jun
Playdate Outfit Sew Along: Day 1 – Getting Started

Playdate Outfit Sew Along: Day 1 – Getting Started

26
Apr
Dick and Jane Inspired Easter Dress – Bodice Tutorial

Dick and Jane Inspired Easter Dress – Bodice Tutorial

12
Apr
Quick and Easy – Bubble Skirt Tutorial

Quick and Easy – Bubble Skirt Tutorial

17
Mar
Twin Boy and Girl Onesie Tutorial

Twin Boy and Girl Onesie Tutorial

15
Feb
Winter Wonderland Dress Tutorial

Winter Wonderland Dress Tutorial

10
Jan
The Party Dress – Printable Pattern and Tutorial

The Party Dress – Printable Pattern and Tutorial

30
Dec
Top Ten Tutorials for 2010

Top Ten Tutorials for 2010

13
Oct
Embellished Hooded Towel Tutorial

Embellished Hooded Towel Tutorial

27
Sep
Embroidered Reusable Snack Bag Tutorial

Embroidered Reusable Snack Bag Tutorial

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

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

11
Dec
Fleece Fish Tutorial

Fleece Fish Tutorial

8
Dec
Cloth Baby Doll Diaper Tutorial

Cloth Baby Doll Diaper Tutorial

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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