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“Ugly Duckling” Pattern Challenge: Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots

Hello!  Today we have the lovely Maggie with us from Smashed Peas and Carrots to share with her Ugly Duckling pattern transformation. Here is the pattern that she chose to update:   And to see what she did with it you can head on over to her blog:  Smashed Peas and Carrots! -liZ (Is it wrong that I want that wiener dog transfer applique that was included with the pattern?)   ... View the Post

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“Ugly Duckling” Pattern Challenge–Terra from Momma Says Sew

Welcome to Day #2 of the Ugly Duckling Pattern Challenge.....where some of our friends are now taking "not-so-fashionable-vintage-patterns" and turning them into modern swans! Today we have Terra from joining us and showing what she did with this great 80's pattern. And  you are just going to have to go to her blog to see the "after" because it is sooooo cute!!!!  She did an amazing job. See how Terra took this pattern and modernized it HERE!!! ... View the Post

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An announcement and a pintucked skirt…

Today we are so excited to announce our new partnership with our friends at and we couldn't be more thrilled.  Even their motto "For the Love of Sewing" fits into our everyday lives and the family-run company has a history of encouraging that love of sewing for over 40 years! And today we are happy to help them celebrate National Serger Month.  National Serger Month is a month filled with projects that you can make on your serger and you even have a chance to win a Babylock Ovation serger. ... View the Post

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Pencil Skirt Sew Along (thank you!)

A few things: I am a bit under the weather health-wise right now.  Actually I spent yesterday getting IV treatments to get some electrolytes and fluids back into my body....while they took blood to figure out what is going on with me.  I am hoping to find some answers soon.... But in other news, thank you for your emails, comments, and facebook and instagram love for the Pencil Skirt Sew Along.  It really means a lot to both liZ and I. And third...if you made a pencil skirt, we would LOVE to ... View the Post

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Do you want to win a $1000 dollar CRAFT ROOM?

We've joined together with members of the 2014 Snap team: Tatertots and Jello | The Crafting Chicks | I Heart Naptime | Whipperberry | The Crafted Sparrow Sweet Rose Studio | One Charming Party | NoBiggie | Giggles Galore | Maddy Cake's Muse Paisely Petal Events | Paging Supermom | Simple Simon and some of our AWESOME 2014 Snap sponsors: American Crafts | Where Women Create | DecoArt | JoAnn Stores | Darice | Simplicity Expressions Vinyl | Flora Craft to celebrate the close of National Craft ... View the Post