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Guest Post· Pattern Drafting

You Can’t Judge a Pattern By Its Cover: Sabra from Sew A Straight Line

Today's pattern challenge is from our friend Sabra from Sew a Straight Line.  We have had the opportunity to meet and chat with Sabra a few times and we always end up chatting all night.  She is amazingly talented, so down-to-earth and a great friend.  Here's what Sabra said about the "lovely pattern" that we sent her....I was blessed to receive Kwik Sew 885, a.k.a: Drawstring Love. I made just a few easy, but significant changes to update the pattern to a more modern feel. And though I didn't ... View the Post

03.15.13

Guest Post· Pattern Drafting· Ugly Pattern Party

You Can’t Judge A Pattern By Its Cover—Destri from The Mother Huddle

Today we are so happy to have Destri from The Mother Huddle with us.(Destri is one of those bloggers that you want to meet in person and go hang out with for awhile.)We sent her a crazy boxy pattern and she made something darling out of it!(Soooo cute and feminine!) You can read all about it HERE(and really---you should read about it--especially the part about her model:)PS---Don't forget to link up your ugly patterns at our here at our UGLY PATTERN LINK PARTY.(Where I think I forgot to mention ... View the Post

03.14.13

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Happy Pi Day, A Ruth Update, and In Just a Minute…

Hello everybody.I just wanted to put up a quick post to update you on Ruth.Thank you for all the comments and the emails.We had a rough night last night...and one of her ear is oozing blood so we are just sitting here trying to keep comfortable until she can see the doctor.  (Right now she is working on unloading my thread jar.) Have any of you had little ones with tubes and bloody ears?(Please someone say yes, and that it was normal....)We get to go to the doctors soon and so that will make me ... View the Post

03.14.13

Ugly Pattern Party

You Can’t Judge a Pattern by Its Cover–Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest

Today's "ugly duckling" pattern comes to us by way of Aesthetic Nest.   I am sure you all know Anneliese and her impeccable sewing, her beautiful styling, and her gorgeous little girls but if you don't you really need to put her on your reading list!  She is sharing how she modernized this vintage pattern.....  into this beautiful swan.Go HERE to see her "swan" come to life......Thanks Anneliese!!!! ... View the Post

03.13.13

Girls· Patterns· Ugly Pattern Party

Ugly Pattern #1—A Tip Toe Through The Tulips

Ok, so when Elizabeth and I were planning out our ugly pattern party I scheduled myself to go first because I didn't think that I could wait any longer to share my very favorite "ugly" pattern.I bought it for a quarter (along with some other lovelies) in a strangers basement where Elizabeth and I ended up one evening.  (Long story.)  Anyways, when I saw this pattern I totally had to buy it.  That was a few years ago and may have actually been what sparked the idea for this series because we've ... View the Post

03.12.13

Announcements· Patterns

“You Can’t Judge An Ugly Vintage Pattern By Its Cover” Party

Elizabeth and I both love vintage patterns.  In fact, if we are using a pattern it is a rare occasion for us NOT to be using a vintage pattern.  We just love them. Most of my early sewing was limited strictly to vintage patterns.  I just think they are the best---the pieces, the instructions, the illustrations, the styles..... However, sometimes to see the potential waiting inside the envelope you have to look past the photo on the cover.  Take this beauty for instance:  That girl in the photo ... View the Post

03.11.13

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