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  • Planning My Sewing

    I love the planning part of sewing.  Love, love, love it.  Choosing the pattern, seeking out the perfect fabric–or finding a fabric, and tracking down the perfect pattern–is the STUFF.  I…

  • Valentine Gifts for Dudes

    One week remaining until Valentine’s Day.  And even if making a big deal out of the day isn’t your thing, it’s nice to observe it in some way, yes?  We’re going…

  • Quick & Simple Reversible Quilted Placemat Tutorial

    Today was the first full day of school for the three oldest children.  Yippee!!  Getting ready for the first day, especially for preschoolers, involves packing spare clothing, nap time bedding, and…

  • Buttonholes are NOT hard: a headband project

    Super special thanks to Shannon of luvinthemommyhood for hosting today’s stop on the Stitch by Stitch blog tour!  I love Shannon’s outlook and bubbly voice in her blog, and am so…

  • Instructions for Sewing: Doorway Puppet Playhouse

    Our oldest is nearly fifteen, and when she was around six, she really, really loved puppets.  Browsing through the Lillian Vernon catalog one day (hey, it was the late 90s, OK?),…

  • Featured this Week on CleverNesting!

    This week, we at Whipstitch are proud to sponsor CleverNesting.com, a delightful site dedicated to locating yummy crafty goodness for you and your home. Check out their truly clever Paper Poppies…

  • What I MUST make next

    Amazing, amazing girls’ dresses from Katie Did.  So, so gorgeous.  Get thee to her blog.  Admire, comment, and return. I mean, that top one??  So simple, such clean lines!  And the…