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Make a Baby Bonnet from Two Fat Quarters

One of my very first sewing projects after my little girl (almost 10 years ago...sniff...sniff) was born was making some little baby bonnets for her...they were always a simple sew and they were so cute for a special occasion.  They are still a favorite sew of mine for baby gifts, since they are handmade and not something that most mamas would make for themselves.  And the best part?  THEY ONLY TAKE TWO FAT QUARTERS to make!  Yep, 2 fat quarters and some ribbon and you have a darling little ... View the Post

Guest Post

Quilting the new classics

I love quilting books...a lot.  I probably have at least two dozen of them on my bookshelf.   They are so fun and there is always something new to learn...a new trick, technique, or block.  So when Michelle Muska asked if we would like to check out her new quilt book "Quilting the new classics" of course I said yes! Her book is all about giving a more modern vibe to traditional quilts.  So, she gathered quilters from all over to remake traditional quilt blocks and the results are so much ... View the Post

Dresses

Summer Floral Dress

This growing girlie was in desperate need of a new summer dress.  Although her other dresses still fit on top, they were getting super shorty....so it was time to pick out some fabric for a new dress. ... View the Post

Celebrations

June 2015 Holidays

It's the beginning of the month which means that it's time for our list of days to celebrate for June!   (And I have to say that I am particularly looking forward to the 5th, the 11th, and of course the 13th.) ... View the Post

Product Review

Crocs for summer…

Recently I got a fun package in the mail... some new Crocs for summer! When I picked up the box the first thing that I noticed was that it was ridiculously light... and I wondered if I had been sent some of the shoes I had looked at for Grace instead of the wedges that I had ordered for myself from Crocs new Spring/Summer 2015 line.  But when I opened it up I was pleasantly surprised to find my shoes safely snuggled inside! And they were just as cute as I hoped they would be... plus light... ... View the Post