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Where We Are, And What We Are Doing…

Hello. Today we have a few random, unrelated items to share with you. #1.  Today we are over at Whatever Dee Dee Wants sharing some of our favorite spring projects. Like this little beauty: Just kidding. I mean sure, this is/was a real post (and you can read about this epic craft failHERE and see more scary photos) but those aren't the kind we are sharing.  Instead we have 7 different projects---some sewing, some crafting, and some painting---that are perfect for spring.  And don't involve ... View the Post

03.26.13

Ugly Pattern Party

And the “Ugly Duckling” Pattern winner is….

Alright, alright.  Here's the deal on this Monday morning....liZ and I can NOT decide which pattern is the winner of the first (but definitely not last) Ugly Pattern Challenge.  So, we are now asking you to decide.  We finally narrowed it down to five and through all of our fits of laughter we can't come up with a winner.  You take a look and then vote at the poll at the bottom of the post.  WE HAVE TO CROWN THE ULTIMATE UGLY PATTERN WINNER!#1--Carmencita B's 80's Angles#2--Karamiel's  Pocket ... View the Post

03.25.13

The Art of Homemaking

The Art of Homemaking: Life doesn’t have to be perfect

"Life doesn't have to be perfect to be wonderful."-Annette FunicelloWhen I first started teaching I handmade a little sign that said "Life doesn't have to be perfect to be wonderful." and hung it in my classroom.  I thought it was fitting since I was teaching in a lock down school where many of the students were fighting addictions or abusive pasts.Later I hung the same sign in my classroom at a junior high where I taught special education.  Again I thought it was fitting.Today that little sign ... View the Post

03.23.13

Guest Post· Ugly Pattern Party

You Can’t Judge a Pattern By Its Cover: LiEr from ikat bag

Today's guest has become a fast friend and we love her and her style!  It is LiEr from ikat bag and we are so excited that she is here.  We sent here a doozy of an 80's pattern and she came up with something shoulder-pad less, modern and darling.She took this 80's look (which are a dime a dozen at thrift stores)....  and created this for her little girl's birthday.Here's LiEr..... I figured that if I made a costume, someone would be sure to want to wear it - something I can't guarantee with a ... View the Post

03.22.13

Ugly Pattern Party

You Can’t Judge a Pattern By Its Cover: Adrianna from Crafterhours

Today our "Ugly Duckling" pattern comes to us from Adrianna, one of the brilliant minds behind Crafterhours.  She and Susan have always been a favorite read of ours!  They both come up with the most amazing projects. We sent Adrianna this vintage pattern from the 70's..... and here is what she made.  Here's what Adrianna said....."Either I have really bad taste or Elizabeth and Liz were taking it easy on me, because my "ugly" vintage pattern turned out to be just the cutest little thing ever! I ... View the Post

03.21.13

Giveaway

It’s A Vintage Giveaway!

It's giveaway day here in the "Ugly Duckling" Pattern series! liZ and I have rummaged through our own personal vintage stashes and are giving away some of our very favorite things.The giveaway includes 6 vintage patterns (2 boy's patterns, 2 women's patterns and 2 darling little girl's patterns).  We hand-picked our fave looks from several decades...It also includes 8 of our favorite vintage fat quarters and a boatload of  some wicked, awesome vintage trims.And we will send the whole shebang to ... View the Post

03.20.13

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