Archive | May, 2013

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Aruba: One Happy Island

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Aruba Tourism Authority for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I love to travel and explore new places.  If you’re like me, you have a mental list of places you’d like to visit.  My list most definitely includes Aruba!  Everything I’ve ever heard about {…Continue Reading}

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Lost Arts of Sewing: Drawn Thread by FrancesSuzanne

Today we have FrancesSuzanne, yet another sewing friend found through Project Run & Play sewalongs.  These “sewing aunts” never fail to wow with their amazing details like piping – double and even triple piping at times!, and embroidery, just check out this amazing gem for the Love Is In the Air theme: Drawn thread work {…Continue Reading}

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Lost Arts of Sewing: History of Sewing Patterns by Mommy’s Apron Strings

I discovered Lisa at Mommy’s Apron Strings as another Project Run & Play sewalong participant.  I noticed right away that she loved vintage patterns and used fun details like smocking.  This fun Pink Polka Dot Pop – Top and Pants was her entry into the stripes and polka dots themed week: I’ve been sharing a {…Continue Reading}

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Lost Arts of Sewing: Embroidered Vintage Style Dress by Shaffer Sisters

Shaffer Sisters were another Project Run & Play “sewalong buddy” – if you haven’t sewed along like that before – I highly recommend it!  There’s so much fun and camaraderie; seeing little peeks into others’ projects on instagram and the like.  Their Pleated Shindig Dress was their entry for the Cottage Mama Party Dress Remix {…Continue Reading}

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Lost Arts of Sewing: Hand Embroidery by Simple Simon & Co

I’m certain that today’s guests require no introduction.  Elizabeth and Liz from Simple Simon and Company are rock stars in the sewing blog community with their Project Run & Play win and subsequently taking over management of the site.  Recently they’ve launched another amazing site – Project Sewn, which is encouraging sewing for *what?* US!  {…Continue Reading}

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Lost Arts of Sewing: Honeycomb Smocking by Butterflies and Faeries

Karen is with us today from Butterflies and Faeries.   I was blown. away. by Karen’s detail work showing up in the sew along pool for Project Run & Play.  And it wasn’t all embroidery and smocking – her attention to detail is admirable, as displayed in this lovely birds and butterflies dress with perfectly {…Continue Reading}

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Lost Arts of Sewing: Vintage-Style Embellished Blanket by StraightGrain

I’m sure you’ve all found those blogs that sort of keep nudging your subconscious – you notice cute things and great pictures popping up in link parties, sew alongs, etc.  Then you start finding your favorite blogs contributing to really cool series and think “I have got to go check this girl out!”.  That’s how {…Continue Reading}

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