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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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