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…
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If you’re going to take the time to clean your sewing machine and serger on a regular basis, it would be foolish to leave it exposed to the elements. The dust…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Right about now, I’m heading to the airport to pick up the fabulous Dana and bring her on back to the shop for her weekend visit to Atlanta and all the…
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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?),…
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(Attention Atlanta locals!! Mark your calendars: Dana of MADE will be in Atlanta June 11 & 12 for a blogger talk, a FREE demonstration, and a limited-seating Mystery Workshop, all hosted…
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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…
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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…
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Wow, who knew the world was so hungry for a soft toy block tutorial?? Thanks, y’all, for the link love and the comments and emails! They’re fun to make, and great…