I had the chance recently to test out Patty Young’s newest pattern Kyra for ModKids. Kyra is a cute tank with a contrast yoke. There is also a tank dress in the pattern and there is a macrame option that I must try! It’s a perfect summer staple. I think another tank and a […] Read more…
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Apple Geranium Top
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Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. I love the changing colors, long hikes, the apples and of course a couple pumpkin flavored foods. My favorite is pumpkin muffins and pumpkin chocolate cake. Yum! I loved this apple print (and have had it for a while) — it’s from Timeless Treasures – […] Read more…
Parisian Apple Picking
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The Apple Picking dress is my current favorite pattern to sew for Gwyn. She loves the polka dot version I made her previously. This version was all about those gorgeous buttons! We found the buttons first and went on a hunt to find a fabric to match! I think we (Gwyn and I) did pretty […] Read more…
Liberty in the Garden
I have been hoarding this Liberty quilting cotton for some time. I have been trying to be good and use what I have (which I have to say is really, really hard). Apparently I hoard the pictures too (haha) – no really, clearly from the presence of lilacs in the background, I took these photos […] Read more…
First Communion
Last week, my daughter took her first communion. We wanted a simple dress to go with the lavish crown of flowers she wanted and so I made a garden party dress (by Oliver + S). I made the dress with an embroidered cotton lawn and two more layers under that of Robert Kaufman cotton lawn. […] Read more…