Today we were expecting Heidi of Greendoodle to share, but she contacted me to say she had an emergency which prevented her from completing her post. I’m sure you can all agree that blog stuff takes a back seat to everything else when real life needs to be attended to. My thoughts are with you {…Continue Reading}
Today, we have Vanessa from Designs By Sessa joining us for the Lost Arts of Sewing. I discovered Vanessa when she discovered me, so to say, and honored me with an invitation to join her for her fun “The Porch” series. That’s not to say that I hadn’t seen her work – I’m sure nearly all {…Continue Reading}
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}
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}
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}
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}
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}
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}
Today we have Hayley from Welcome to the Mouse House with us. I fell in love with Hayley’s sweet designs with lovely hand embellishments on her adorable kids when she competed on (and won!) Project Run & Play Season 5. Her Beaute Classique winning look was just. so. stinkin’. cute! Now for a little history on {…Continue Reading}
Today we welcome Michelle from Falafel and the Bee who is the first guest for the series. She’s sharing a blanket stitch embroidery technique for a finishing touch on garments. I became smitten with Michelle’s whimsical contributions as she sewed along with Project Run & Play, particularly her Art Inspired Dress which she based on a {…Continue Reading}
