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A Denim Pencil Skirt

This week at Project Run and Play, we are remixing the Junebug Pattern by Jess at Craftiness Is Not Optional.  Liz is sharing her "I wish it were Junebug Dress" over there today and I am sharing my skirt that was inspired by Jess' dress here.  {And there is still time to sew along.....with fabric on the line for the winner!  So, get sewing!} Today I am sharing a skirt that was inspired by the sailor features of The Junebug Dress. And if you have made "The Starboard Skirt" before, you will ... View the Post

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A Sewing Machine Cover

Currently I am knee deep in organize-the-house projects with one of those projects being my sewing area.  (What a disaster!)  As I sat there looking at it's sorry condition the other night I thought to myself, "Well, at least I'm using my sewing machine cover." I like my sewing machine cover---it saves my machine from tiny hands and the piles of fabric and notions that surround the poor thing.  I shared the tutorial for how I made the cover a few months ago over at Somewhat Simple but never ... View the Post

Projects

Is it too early for this?

You might need to head to Target today....especially to see if these little guys are on clearance....because you might need some.The kids and I made this garland to decorate for a family Christmas party while they were all on break.  And now I need to go back and see if I can get any more.  Because the garland is too cute to put away....and is PERFECT for Valentine's Day. {I am terribly sorry if you are not ready for Valentine's posts yet.  I am not either.  But you may have to get some before ... View the Post