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Another of my “let’s play catch-up” posts! Back in November, I created this set of outfits for my girls using $50 worth of fabric from FabricMart. I love how these all came together! Bothe girls really love these outfits too, and my eldest especially LOVES the pants. Unfooooortunately, the pants accidentally made their way into the dryer a few weeks ago and are now 5 inches too short. Sigh.…

Lately, I’ve done a miserable job of keeping my blog updated, so while I enjoy sitting by the fire and looking at the snow coming down outside, I thought I’d play a little catch-up! Below is a project I shared for FabricMart in February last year. A year later, and my girls STILL wear these outfits – either together or as separates – all.the.time. I do need to make them a few more sets because I…

This post contains affiliate links that help support my blog at no cost to you. Spring is (almost) here, which means it’s time to start thinking through curriculum plans for the next school year! We’ve been using RightStart Math for years and years now, and I’m excited to let you know they’ve got a rare store-wide sale right now! Until March 31, get 15% off with coupon code MATH15. Shipping is…

This post contains affiliate links that help support my blog at no cost to you. Hi friends! It’s that time of year again where Homeschool products can be found at amazing prices! RightStart Math has their once a year Cyber Monday Sale where you can get their gently used books for 30% off, and used manipulatives for 10% off (though I’m seeing a bunch of things up at 90% off at the moment!).…

Happy Thanksgiving! I’m on the FabricMart blog today, sharing a jacket I made for myself, and shirt and pants for my son! When I saw bright blue stretch twill in the Fabric Mart collection, I couldn’t resist the idea of making a jacket, even though I knew it probably wouldn’t get a whole lot of wear until next spring! My son is always in desperate need of pants too, so I bought another…

This post contains affiliate links that help support my blog at no cost to you. It’s been a CRAZY spring and summer but I’m finally BACK and getting back on track with our homeschool for the new year and sewing in my spare time! First up, we moved house, spent two weeks in it, then flipped back to winter by visiting my family in Australia. We had some Aussie friends house sit while we were away…

With the arrival of summer and the latest Little Mermaid Movie hitting the screens, the new Sally Kelly Atlantis fabric collection was perfect for creating some new dresses for my girls! Artistic Artifacts in Alexandria, Virginia generously sent me 4 yards of fabric for this project, and I knew Peony Patterns Nettle and Rosemary would be perfect for showcasing these stunning prints!  Artistic…

This post contains affiliate links that help support my blog at no cost to you. This month I decided to take a minute to sew something for myself! Knowing that I was about to move house (I’m excited to be getting a nice big sewing room!), I opted to use some tried-and-true patterns that I knew would be quick and easy to sew: Jalie Michelle and Jalie Geneviève. I’ve really loved seeing garments…

My wardrobe has been seriously lacking in new shirts, so when I saw the Zakopane test call, I knew I needed to jump on it! I figured it would be a pretty quick sew, and it certainly was! After I made my first one, I was able to cut and sew this one up in less than 2 hours. I used a serger for most of my construction, finishing off hems and neckline with my coverstitch machine. A regular sewing…

I’m excited to be a FabricMart Fabricista again this year, and I couldn’t resist sewing a second project with Liberty of London Tana Lawn! This fabric is so luxurious and wonderful to work with, I just can’t pass it up whenever I see it come on sale! With such a high thread count, Liberty of London doesn’t easily crush, and although it’s 100% cotton, it’s so flowy that it’s perfect for billowy…

While trawling through my cache of old photos today, I discovered I had failed to blog a few baby rompers I’d made for people! This is the challenge with gifts – I want to wait until after either the recipient has seen the gift, or the baby has modeled it before I share it! Well, I had meant to share these two adorable rompers over a year ago, but obviously failed to do that! Not to worry, baby…

Wild Bloom by Art Gallery Fabrics & Peony Patterns Nettle Dress

This post contains affiliate links that help support my blog at no cost to you. This week I had the opportunity to sew up some wonderful Art Gallery knit fabric from the Wild Bloom collection by Bari J, called “Flower Shower Subtle.” This project was also in collaboration with Peony Patterns, so I used their Nettle Dress to showcase this gorgeous print! You can find this print and the rest of…

Farmhouse Fabrics Spring Collection 2023

This post contains affiliate links that help support my blog at no cost to you. I’m always so inspired when I see projects made from Farmhouse Fabrics products, so I was over the moon to get selected to do a promotional sew for their spring collection! Based in South Carolina and shipping worldwide, Farmhouse Fabrics specializes in heirloom quality fabrics, laces and trims. They also host a…

{Freebie} All About Reading Cyber Monday Printable Games

This post contains affiliate links that help support my blog at no cost to you. To celebrate Cyber Monday, All About Learning are giving away this cute Printable Games Packet! You can use this one in conjunction with flashcards from any reading program, or really, any subject where you want your student to practice memory work in a fun way! The packet also includes coloring pages featuring…

RightStart Math Annual Cyber Monday Sale!

This post contains affiliate links that help support my blog at no cost to you. It’s time to stock up on all your RightStart Math needs! Cyber Monday deals start at 5AM CST (6AM EST), November 28, 2022. This is the best time to get additional manipulatives and books! All items for sale are “like new” – things returned from other customers, or used as demonstration materials at curriculum fairs.…

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