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On kitchens, appliances and family….

  When we said goodbye to our first house last month, it was a bittersweet day. I knew that it was the right thing to do, but leaving it was so hard. We went around and took pictures of the kids in every room, had some good cries and also some good laughs....and the kids talked about what each of them had done in all of the rooms. But for me? I would undoubtedly say that this was the hardest room for me to leave. The kitchen. My first kitchen. I sometimes have a divided relationship with ... View the Post

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Ragged Sewing Project Tutorials and Pattern Drafting Classes

We've posted several ragged sewing project tutorials over the years. Like this blanket: Ragged Baby Blanket Tutorial And this boy's messenger bag: Ragged Messenger Bag And this little ladies ragged bag: Little Lady Mini 4 Patch Tiny Tote Bag Ragged projects are some of the first projects that I started sewing and today we are over at Riley Blake Designs where I am sharing my FAVORITE ragged bag tutorial: So click on over THERE and tell us hello! Now...we do have one more thing for you ... View the Post

The Art of Homemaking

The Art of Homemaking: The Long Jump

Recently over on Facebook I have been sharing some stories about Simon and track and me and running and well....these are some photos taken on my phone the other night when Simon was giving me some long jump lessons. My children never cease to amaze me.  They seem so fearless.  They are so eager to try new things, meet new people, put their heart and soul into what they love, and believe that the world is good. How much do I love that? A lot.  I love it a lot.  And I don't want that to ... View the Post

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On My Mind…(Why I Sew)

For the past few weeks I've been thinking a lot about why I do what I do...specifically, why I sew. I'm not sure what's caused this sudden siege of introspection.  I usually go about my business drinking sodas, sewing, playing with the kids, doing laundry, driving the carpool, doing the grocery shopping, mopping the floor, cooking the meals, and embarrassing myself in public all in a whirlwind everyday...and I don't ever stop to think about why I do some of what I do. But over the past few ... View the Post

Ugly Pattern Party

“Ugly Duckling” Pattern Challenge: Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts

Today on the "Ugly Duckling" Pattern tour we have one of our dear friends, Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts.  Mandy is seriously a jill-of-all-trades and we feel so lucky to know her.  She is absolutely amazing! Mandy is showing us today how she took this 1972 pattern.....And turned it into the cutest summer dress for herself!  You have got to see the cute details she added too....head over to Mandy's blog to see the reveal of her SWAN. ... View the Post