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22
Oct
Children at Play Scalloped Pillow

Children at Play Scalloped Pillow

29
Jul
A New Summer Picnic Dress

A New Summer Picnic Dress

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

22
Feb
Josie Mae Bonnet Pattern – Now in Print!

Josie Mae Bonnet Pattern – Now in Print!

17
Oct
Goldie Dolly Pillow

Goldie Dolly Pillow

7
Sep
Pixie Noel Georgia Vintage Dress

Pixie Noel Georgia Vintage Dress

8
Aug
Another Pillowcase Dress for Africa

Another Pillowcase Dress for Africa

1
Jun
The Cottage Mama Fabric for Riley Blake Designs!

The Cottage Mama Fabric for Riley Blake Designs!

16
May
Dresses for the Girls

Dresses for the Girls

24
Feb
Riley Blake Designs Josie Mae Bonnet

Riley Blake Designs Josie Mae Bonnet

22
Feb
Janey Jumper Scallop Tutorial

Janey Jumper Scallop Tutorial

8
Feb
Tooth Fairy Pillows

Tooth Fairy Pillows

21
Jan
Cottage Quilt Block Pattern

Cottage Quilt Block Pattern

6
Oct
Idle Wild Fabric Tour

Idle Wild Fabric Tour

16
Mar
Knit Leggings and Dress for Josie

Knit Leggings and Dress for Josie

9
Mar
Unicorn Birthday Dress & Matching Doll Dress

Unicorn Birthday Dress & Matching Doll Dress

2
Feb
The Cottage Mama Sewing Studio ~ Updated Tour

The Cottage Mama Sewing Studio ~ Updated Tour

7
May
Summer Sewing for Girls

Summer Sewing for Girls

30
Apr
The Classic Coat Pattern

The Classic Coat Pattern

24
Apr
Easter Outfits 2014

Easter Outfits 2014

4
Feb
Georgia Vintage Dress for Martha Pullen School

Georgia Vintage Dress for Martha Pullen School

24
Jan
Knit Dress Pattern Review

Knit Dress Pattern Review

20
Jan
Classic Little Lady Coat: Stylo Magazine

Classic Little Lady Coat: Stylo Magazine

21
Oct
Rainbow Unicorn & Rainbow Butterfly Costumes

Rainbow Unicorn & Rainbow Butterfly Costumes

24
Sep
Kids Fedora Hat Sewing Pattern Review

Kids Fedora Hat Sewing Pattern Review

16
Sep
Birthday Boy Toddler Car Party Outfit

Birthday Boy Toddler Car Party Outfit

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

10
Jul
Matilda’s Mermaid Birthday Outfit

Matilda’s Mermaid Birthday Outfit

16
May
Giraffe Love Top and Leggings

Giraffe Love Top and Leggings

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

22
Jan
Sweetheart Dress Pattern

Sweetheart Dress Pattern

18
Jan
Washi Dress ~ Women’s Dress Pattern Review

Washi Dress ~ Women’s Dress Pattern Review

2
Dec
Go To Leggings Pattern Review

Go To Leggings Pattern Review

9
Oct
Sewing for Birch Organic Fabrics

Sewing for Birch Organic Fabrics

6
Sep
Classic Vintage May Dress

Classic Vintage May Dress

20
Aug
Out to Sea ~ Nautical Girls Dress

Out to Sea ~ Nautical Girls Dress

19
Apr
Little Linen Dress

Little Linen Dress

19
Feb
On the Cutting Table: New Fabric, New Designs, Ect.

On the Cutting Table: New Fabric, New Designs, Ect.

6
Feb
‘Sunny Happy Skies’ ~ Coordinating Sister Dresses

‘Sunny Happy Skies’ ~ Coordinating Sister Dresses

19
Jan
Circus 1st Birthday Dress from a Repurposed Bridesmaid Dress

Circus 1st Birthday Dress from a Repurposed Bridesmaid Dress

6
Jan
On the Cutting Table

On the Cutting Table

27
Oct
Halloween Costumes ~ Princess Witch and Princess Ballerina

Halloween Costumes ~ Princess Witch and Princess Ballerina

22
Aug
The "Children At Play" Collection

The "Children At Play" Collection

17
Aug
The Busy Mama

The Busy Mama

14
Jul
Freshcut Quilt { Machine Quilting }

Freshcut Quilt { Machine Quilting }

22
Jun
{ Matilda’s Birthday Dress – Tea For 2 Party }

{ Matilda’s Birthday Dress – Tea For 2 Party }

8
Jun
Pattern Remix: Little Apples Fat Quarter Pillowcase Dress

Pattern Remix: Little Apples Fat Quarter Pillowcase Dress

31
May
The Cottage Mama – What’s New in the Shop?

The Cottage Mama – What’s New in the Shop?

6
May
Semi-Handmade Spring Wardrobe Series: Recap

Semi-Handmade Spring Wardrobe Series: Recap

5
May
Semi-Handmade Spring Wardrobe Series: Part 4

Semi-Handmade Spring Wardrobe Series: Part 4

4
May
Semi-Handmade Spring Wardrobe Series: Part 3

Semi-Handmade Spring Wardrobe Series: Part 3

3
May
Semi-Handmade Spring Wardrobe Series: Part 2

Semi-Handmade Spring Wardrobe Series: Part 2

2
May
Semi-Handmade Spring Wardrobe Series: Part 1 – Introduction

Semi-Handmade Spring Wardrobe Series: Part 1 – Introduction

25
Apr
Early Empire Cinch from Handmade Beginnings

Early Empire Cinch from Handmade Beginnings

1
Mar
So, I’ve been busy……..

So, I’ve been busy……..

15
Feb
Winter Wonderland Dress Tutorial

Winter Wonderland Dress Tutorial

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

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

5
Feb
Week 4 Project Run and Play – Vintage/Retro Challenge

Week 4 Project Run and Play – Vintage/Retro Challenge

31
Jan
Weekend Sewing

Weekend Sewing

29
Jan
Week 3 Project Run and Play: Adult Fashion Inspiration

Week 3 Project Run and Play: Adult Fashion Inspiration

26
Jan
Just an update…….

Just an update…….

22
Jan
Week 2 Project Run and Play – Leila and Ben Challenge

Week 2 Project Run and Play – Leila and Ben Challenge

15
Jan
Week 1 Project Run and Play – Winter Wonderland

Week 1 Project Run and Play – Winter Wonderland

5
Jan
Project Runway for Kids: Blogger Edition

Project Runway for Kids: Blogger Edition

14
Dec
Sugar Pop Charm Square Quilt

Sugar Pop Charm Square Quilt

11
Nov
Fabric Organizers

Fabric Organizers

28
Oct
Two Little Pumpkin Heads

Two Little Pumpkin Heads

5
Oct
My First Show

My First Show

30
Sep
Baby Boys and Robots

Baby Boys and Robots

17
Sep
Friday Share

Friday Share

13
Sep
Something for Mama – Sweater Refashion with Cottage Style

Something for Mama – Sweater Refashion with Cottage Style

7
Sep
The Cottage Mama Photo Shoot

The Cottage Mama Photo Shoot

30
Jul
Show and Tell: Gathered Ruffle Camera Strap Cover

Show and Tell: Gathered Ruffle Camera Strap Cover

15
Jul
Fun with Knits

Fun with Knits

14
Jul
What’s Coming Next

What’s Coming Next

27
Jun
My Little Baby and My New Baby

My Little Baby and My New Baby

9
Jun
Summer Garden Party Birthday Outfit

Summer Garden Party Birthday Outfit

3
Jun
Busy, Busy

Busy, Busy

26
Mar
Boys………

Boys………

17
Mar
Spring May Finally Be Here – Time for Spring Fashion!

Spring May Finally Be Here – Time for Spring Fashion!

3
Mar
Whoooohooo – I’m a Finalist!!

Whoooohooo – I’m a Finalist!!

13
Feb
Final Challenge Dress #7 – "The Paper Doll Dress"

Final Challenge Dress #7 – "The Paper Doll Dress"

13
Feb
Challenge Dress #6 – "Hope, Dream, Believe"

Challenge Dress #6 – "Hope, Dream, Believe"

13
Feb
Challenge Dress #5 – "Little Rocker"

Challenge Dress #5 – "Little Rocker"

13
Feb
Challenge Dress #4 – Freezer Paper Stenciling

Challenge Dress #4 – Freezer Paper Stenciling

13
Feb
Challenge Dress #3 – "The Matilda Tutu Dress"

Challenge Dress #3 – "The Matilda Tutu Dress"

13
Feb
Challenge Dress #2 – "Punky Posh"

Challenge Dress #2 – "Punky Posh"

13
Feb
Challenge Dress #1 – "The Gracyn"

Challenge Dress #1 – "The Gracyn"

12
Feb
Fat Quarter Baby Quilt & Burp Cloths

Fat Quarter Baby Quilt & Burp Cloths

10
Feb
Capes, Capes, and More Capes

Capes, Capes, and More Capes

20
Jan
Repurposed Woman’s Turtleneck = Sweet Little Girl’s Cardigan

Repurposed Woman’s Turtleneck = Sweet Little Girl’s Cardigan

10
Jan
Seams to Me – Mary Engelbreit Purse!

Seams to Me – Mary Engelbreit Purse!

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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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