tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352314188664447562024-03-13T06:49:02.810-07:00Keep Calm and CarrionAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00209490530430403137noreply@blogger.comBlogger112125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35231418866444756.post-75371786714994977722015-10-29T03:00:00.000-07:002015-10-29T03:00:01.245-07:00Dia De Los Muertos Blog Tour: Day 4I feel like life has been rather hectic lately, and the end result is that I haven't been blogging a lot, BUT when I saw this tour, I really wanted to be part of it. So, welcome to my post for the 2nd Annual Dia De Los Muertos Blog Tour hosted by Rebel and Malice.
On my side of the family, Inara gets a rich Peruvian history, but from her dad, Inara gets a Mexican heritage that I'mAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00209490530430403137noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35231418866444756.post-84400225588454469872015-09-08T05:00:00.000-07:002015-09-08T05:00:01.024-07:00Whimsical Fabric Make It Mine ChallengeHi! There is a seriously fantastic challenge going on right now, and you have tons of time to join in still.
Check out those prizes!! I'll give you a quick run down of how it works, but if you want more details, or are interested in joining in, you need to join the Whimsical Fabric & Me Facebook Group and check out all the details on the Whimsical Fabric Blog, where you can seeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00209490530430403137noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35231418866444756.post-34889483585313902782015-08-26T11:11:00.000-07:002015-08-26T11:11:17.260-07:00Dandelions n' Dungarees Ruched n' Ruffled Swimsuit in The Feisty Freckle FabricsLet's talk Swim fabric. Usually I just sigh loudly and get whatever Joann's has, because there isn't anywhere local that carries it, and it makes me nervous to buy it online, because you never know what you'll get, ya know?
Then I got the chance to try some fabric from Feisty Freckle Boutique. If you're looking for really nice quality swim/dancewear fabric at good prices -- I Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00209490530430403137noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35231418866444756.post-43627566011108697912015-06-19T03:00:00.000-07:002015-06-19T03:00:06.318-07:00Canadian Designer Blog TourHi! Welcome to my stop on this awesome Canadian Pattern Designer Blog Tour hosted by Lulu & Celeste!
I've sewn patterns from a lot of the designers featured on this tour... E+M, Filles a Maman, Audrey & Tiffany, and Thread Theory. And I've loved all of the ones I've sewn. There is actually a sew along this month in the Fabric Igloo B/S/T/A & Fun Stuff Group for the Thread Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00209490530430403137noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35231418866444756.post-39710836290267316452015-05-30T03:00:00.000-07:002015-05-30T11:45:37.207-07:00Mystery Challenge: People and Moments in TimeWow, this challenge totally stretched my creativity! Hi! And welcome to my May Mystery Challenge post.
The current challenge is Moments and People Throughout History, and the very awesome Tasha from Friends Stitched Together gave me my topic... Mrs. Jackie Kennedy.
I will freely admit, I considered asking for a different subject as I was finding myself less than inspired..Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00209490530430403137noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35231418866444756.post-36857031242724427462015-05-26T05:00:00.000-07:002015-05-26T17:32:44.729-07:00Summer Surprise Anniversary TourHi! And welcome to Day two of the Summer Surprise Anniversary Tour for Sofilantjes.
Let me start with a huge thank you to Deb of Sprouting Jube Jube and Anne, the designer behind Sofilantjes for letting me participate.
One year ago I applied for a pattern pre-test for a new designer. The designer seemed really friendly, and I was excited to see something new. I even Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00209490530430403137noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35231418866444756.post-88532580363334021932015-05-07T15:05:00.000-07:002015-05-07T15:05:25.292-07:00Women's Bundle Up Blog Tour: Jillian and Clemence
Have you seen enough BundleUp awesomeness yet?? No, of course not!
Seriously though, this bundle has been one of my all time favorites... so here I am to show you a little more of the bundle up on me.
Here I am wearing my Jillian Top from Greenstyle Creations and my Clemence shorts from Filles a Maman.
Let's start with the details. First the Jillian.
Sizes: XXSAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00209490530430403137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35231418866444756.post-37106801385427443102015-05-03T03:00:00.000-07:002015-05-03T03:00:04.654-07:00Women's Bundle Up Blog Tour: MODKid Women's Malibu
Good morning! Welcome to Day Three of the Pattern Revolution Women's Bundle Up Blog Tour!
I'll be posting a bit this week to show off the patterns I've sewn from the bundle, but let's start here with the gorgeous MODKid Malibu.
*Disclaimer, I am totally and completely awkward when it comes to photos, so enjoy my attempting to follow Inara's instructions to "Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00209490530430403137noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35231418866444756.post-84253882560893073292015-04-29T08:25:00.001-07:002015-04-29T08:25:36.255-07:00Pattern Review: Brueram Dress from SofilantjesI have a special place in my heart for Anne and Sofilantjes patterns. I tested her first pattern, and various ones up to now, and I have found her to be kind and receptive in every test. She listens to her testers and discusses proposed changes with us, and really makes you feel like part of a team.
So this new dress... is just beautifully done. Meet the Brueram:
The detailsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00209490530430403137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35231418866444756.post-11922770164538462692015-04-15T03:30:00.000-07:002015-04-15T03:30:03.823-07:00MCM Studio Designs Blog Tour - Estherlyn's JumperHi! Welcome to day three of the MCM Studio Designs Blog Tour!
I was lucky enough to test the Love Bird Dress a couple monthds ago, and was really impressed with Linda's patterns, so when she said "blog tour?" I jumped on it. And today I am going to show you a couple versions of Estherlyn's Jumper.
First, the details:
Sizes: 3m through 10yrs
Fully or partially lined Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00209490530430403137noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35231418866444756.post-17373279022125958442015-03-27T16:14:00.002-07:002015-03-27T16:58:43.979-07:00Pattern Review: Cozy Nest Ellory BagSo I don't test a lot of bag patterns, though I feel like my bag making skills are slowly improving.
I find that testing for Cozy Nest Designs is a great way to improve those skills. Her patterns push my comfort zone and show me how to improve my sewing and I totally love that. So, meet the new Ellory Bag.
First, I want to give a quick shout out to my friend Kim Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00209490530430403137noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35231418866444756.post-2021510762169812142015-03-24T23:34:00.000-07:002015-03-24T23:34:08.811-07:00Little Kiwi's Closet Bow Back BeautySo this new pattern is awesome... like totally and completely awesome. I know I'm a sucker for Little Kiwi's patterns in general... but this one is just amazing... Yes, I tested it, but even bigger YES you need it.
The Bow Back Beauty From Little Kiwi's Closet is fantastic!
This pattern has a ton of options.. let me try to lay them out for you...
Sizes: NB - 12
Bodice Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00209490530430403137noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35231418866444756.post-27966056215819972672015-03-17T03:45:00.000-07:002015-03-17T03:45:00.059-07:00Bella Sunshine Designs Holiday Cutout Blog Tour: Day 2Welcome to Day Three of the Bella Sunshine Designs Holiday Cutout Blog Tour! And Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
Since it's St. Patty's Day, I decided to give you a look at the shamrock cutout version. And here is our take on the Bella Sunshine Designs Holiday Cutout Top and Dress.
The details:
Sizes 12m - 10
Dress or Top Version
Instructions for Cutout or Applique
Includes 6Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00209490530430403137noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35231418866444756.post-15065894958454404122015-03-14T07:53:00.001-07:002015-03-14T07:53:19.577-07:00Pattern Review: Adeline Dress and Tunic from Boho BanjoWell, I've been doing some sewing for me... so don't laugh at my awkward modeling... I even tried one of the poses that my photo editing software said was one of the most flattering poses for women... I ended up looking rather awkward. BUT I really liked this pattern, so awkward posing aside, I need to show it off.
This is my first time sewing for this designer, who is part of the&Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00209490530430403137noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35231418866444756.post-376164266143161272015-03-10T10:33:00.001-07:002015-03-10T10:33:14.282-07:00Pattern Review: Love Notions Miss Mary MackI think this pattern is going to be a year round wardrobe staple here. Lots of options, fast to sew, and really cute...
The Love Notions Miss Mary Mack Tunic is here.
The options:
Sizes 12mo - 14
Two bodice styles: curved and straight
Four sleeve options: gathered cap, short sleeve, flutter sleeve, and long sleeve (five if you combine the flutter and long which looks awesome)
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00209490530430403137noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35231418866444756.post-12550653023849748592015-03-03T09:03:00.000-08:002015-03-03T09:03:27.958-08:00Pattern Review: Sweet Slumber Pajamas from Monkeysbug PatternsWe live in a kind of weird climate. To one side I have the ocean and Canada and to the other we have mountains. It results in a pretty temperate climate, but at this time of year we go from 30s and raining to 60s and sunny on a daily basis.
This means its time for some summer PJs for those warmer nights... and this is the perfect pattern for it... The Monkeysbug Patterns Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00209490530430403137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35231418866444756.post-63188763671620030702015-02-24T06:30:00.000-08:002015-02-24T06:30:01.207-08:00Pattern Review: Bluezette Dress from Love Notions PatternsI love this dress. Love love love love.
Okay, now that I've gotten that out of the way... let me tell you what I'm talking about...
Meet the Bluezette Dress from Love Notions.
The details:
Sizes 2 - 16
Three Sleeve lengths: tank, cap, and elbow.
Three skirt options: tulip, high low, and gathered
Knit bodice and underskirt with multiple fabric options for the over skirt.
I Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00209490530430403137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35231418866444756.post-37613913796229262362015-02-17T06:00:00.000-08:002015-02-17T06:00:02.847-08:00Extraordinary Girl Blog Tour Day 2Hi and welcome to Day Two of the Extraordinary Girl Blog tour (hosted by the awesome Deb of Sprouting Jube Jube)
Let's start with stating that I love these patterns... Both the women's and girl's version of the Filles a Maman Extraordinary Girl are fantastic, and I am happy to be part of the tour to show you ours!
Connor on the other hand is mad that I didn't make him one as Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00209490530430403137noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35231418866444756.post-10587278691753252002015-02-11T09:29:00.000-08:002015-02-11T09:35:33.080-08:00Pattern Review: MCM Love Bird DressGood morning! Today I get to show you a dress that I totally love, and if you grab it today, you can have it done for Valentine's Day!
Here is the Love Bird Dress from MCM Studio Designs.
In retrospect... that dot fabric was not a wise choice for photo taking but bear with me, because the dress is fantastic. *Disclaimer: I received this pattern for free in Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00209490530430403137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35231418866444756.post-44574042338727902222015-02-09T06:00:00.000-08:002015-02-09T07:33:08.954-08:00Boys Can Wear Pink Blog TourHi, and welcome to my day of the Boys Can Wear Pink Blog Tour hosted by the awesomely creative Kelly of Handmade Boy.
The whole concept behind this blog series makes me smile. If you've seen pictures of Connor before, he wears blue and pink Frozen Sneakers that were the only shoes he would pick out after going to three different stores. He carries his pirate sword Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00209490530430403137noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35231418866444756.post-88026288710092378612015-02-08T07:00:00.000-08:002015-02-08T11:21:56.410-08:00Pattern Review: Drew and Jesse Fleece PJs from PollywogglesHi! I wanted to take a moment to review this pattern that I just tested, because both of my kids LOVE theirs and it's perfect for this time of year.
**disclaimer: I received this pattern in exchange for testing
Here is Drew and Jesse from Pollywoggles Patterns. This was my first time sewing a pattern from this company and I really enjoyed it.
The details:
Sizes 12/18mo Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00209490530430403137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35231418866444756.post-16961313080979856372015-02-02T07:00:00.000-08:002015-02-02T07:00:09.690-08:00Pattern Review: Love Notions JamJamsHi! Welcome to my third post about the Bundle Up! You're running short on time if you want to bundle, so let me tempt you one more time. Today you get to see three patterns
Love Notions JamJams - which I was a tester for
and two patterns which I made from my bundle purchase (yes, I liked the bundle enough to buy!)
EYMM Harems
Jocole Wide Leg Pants
First up, I tested this pattern andAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00209490530430403137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35231418866444756.post-46961273102520830422015-01-31T06:30:00.000-08:002015-01-31T06:30:00.937-08:00Pattern Review: Sis Boom Gabriella Fae (Girl's Bundle Up!)Back again with more Bundle Up goodness. Today I get to show you my lovely Gabriella Fae. The awesome pattern included in the bundle from SisBoom.
*Disclaimer*I was given this pattern as part of my participation in the Bundle Up Blog Tour, but all opinions and sewing are my own! For my stop on the tour I made the LilyGiggle Cecille, and you can see my post Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00209490530430403137noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35231418866444756.post-57505451546955777762015-01-30T06:30:00.000-08:002015-01-30T06:30:01.148-08:00Bundle Up Tour: LilyGiggle Cecille
Hi! This is my first Bundle Up tour and I'm really happy to be a part of it... especially because I was really impressed with the collection of patterns in this bundle.
If this is your first intro to the bundle, here is how it works... The awesome gals at Pattern Revolution team up with a bunch designers to create a bundle that contains a bunch of new patterns that are Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00209490530430403137noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35231418866444756.post-90285753760317795402015-01-26T10:27:00.000-08:002015-01-26T18:40:53.874-08:00Free Pattern Alert: Sofilantjes AND Dandelions 'n' DungareesOkay, I totally love free patterns... partly because, well, they're FREE, but there is another reason too.
When I am looking for a pattern and I find a designer that I haven't used before, I immediately look for a free pattern, or even a simple inexpensive ($2 and under) pattern on their site. Why? Because I did the same thing with paper patterns when I was learning to sew.
I grewAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00209490530430403137noreply@blogger.com1