The Christmas Sewing List has begun and the panic has set in when I realized that the list is for 16 garments by Christmas, 2 by Dec 5th for a birthday, 2 more by Dec. 19th for another birthday and 8 more for some extra bean sprouts that grew larger than expected in the last [...]

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Thanks to my DH, there is a new category for free patterns. I have placed the bellows pocket pattern that used to be on my blog here for anyone who might be interested. It is a great mimic to many of the cargo pockets seen on today’s Ready To Wear.
DIY’s Sew [...]

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I was reading bioluminescence’s site (a gorgeous site btw! Loved It!) and decided to take the challenge! My result was funny. St. Francis of Assissi being my guardian angel, we make a great match!

The MonkYou scored 23% Cardinal, 61% Monk, 38% Lady, and 43% Knight!

You live a peaceful, quiet life. Very little [...]

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This has been on my computer for awhile. I have not made the pattern yet, but it is too cute to resist any longer. I think it will be the new item for this Holiday Season.

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I have been visiting this blog every now and then to see what she has been creating and enjoy it each time. I thought you might too.
Sew Intriguing

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This site has diligently uploaded vintage books on sewing that provide great information and just plain fun era hopping.
Vintage Sewing Info

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After seeing a vintage trumpeter’s swan powder puff for sale on ebay, I decided to try to make one from the Marabou Down that my children love to play with at the fabric store. Lots of trial and error later, I think it came out lovely. I was able to get a [...]

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Once again, winter is coming and thoughts of cozy flannels and warm quilts are enticing me to get creative!
With the addition of my new company, Buttercup Mercantile, I needed a place to just discuss sewing and all the fun projects whirling around in my head day and night.
If any of you are working on a [...]

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