Mail Sack Party

Shea from The Empty Bobbin is a blogging friend of mine. Look at this awesome picture she took! I checked her post history to find out when she first started her blog because I feel like I’ve been following her creative journey forever. Her first post was July 2007. And guess who commented on her [...]

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Business Education, Networking and Being Yourself

I’ve always been a firm believer that the business success I have the potential to achieve is up to me. That a colleague or competitor’s success does not and can not negatively effect my own. In fact, if we join together and share our knowledge there are opportunities beyond anything each of us could reach [...]

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Fulham Road Inspiration

Jacqui sewed up this fabulous blouse using the new cotton lawn from Alexander Henry. This particular print is Regent Peacock Black Pink.

She used the Quadrato (#6) pattern from the Ottobre Design Woman magazine Spring/Summer 2/2010.

A drawstring in the hem as an alternative to cinching the waistline.

LOVE the silky drape. The cotton lawn gathers beautifully.

The sleeve [...]

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Sewing Pattern Review: Abigail by Modkid

Johanna came by the shop when the new Patty Young knits for Michael Miller Fabrics arrived. She left offering to make a sample and write up a review for the Abigail pattern by Modkid (Patty’s sewing pattern line).

It’s good to have friends like Johanna. She’s my Knit Expert. If I ever have a question on [...]

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Amy Butler & Kaffe Fassett Thread Giveaway Winners

I read every comment and made a big list. What fun! There were some titles that were mentioned over and over and over again. They have an asterisk next to them. Hopefully I’ll remember what the asterisk means in a week.
YA for Young Adult fiction. I have not done nearly enough reading with Caitlin and [...]

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