Category Archives: sewing

September Sewing: “Are You Sewing A Dress For Ellie’s Body?”

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Laura

Ellie’s birthday present from us this year was a dress that I sewed for her.  This was the first piece of clothing (other than some simple pants) that I had sewn for her and now I’m hooked!  I want to … Continue reading →

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September Sewing: Hooray for Steph and Baby #2!

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Laura

Two years ago, I made a “Here We Go” bag for my sister, Rachel in celebration of her second child’s birth.  Around the same time, my friend Steph was also expecting a baby and decided to make the same bag … Continue reading →

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Oh Yeah! A Blue Ribbon For Me!

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Laura

I won!  I’m the official first place winner in the 2013 Maryland State Fair category N-5, “Dolls and Stuffed Animals – Toy or game other than doll or stuffed animal, no wood.” How’s that for a happy smile? Thanks to my … Continue reading →

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I Am An Official Exhibitor At The State Fair!

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Laura

Inspired by my Aunt Zona, I entered something for the State Fair this year! Although I handed over Maria and Clara’s color books, I kept Violet’s so I could enter it.  Then I promptly forgot to do anything about it … Continue reading →

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July Sewing: I Will Never Be Done Making Baby Blankets

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Laura

Congratulations to our friends who had a baby girl last month! 🙂

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Color Book Tutorial/Sew-Along, Part 9: Binding the Book

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Laura

This is Part Nine of my Color Book Tutorial/Sew-Along.  For an introduction to this tutorial, the finished book and links to all the other parts of this tutorial, see this post. Finally, you’ve arrived at the last step of this … Continue reading →

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Color Book Tutorial/Sew-Along, Part 8: Assembling the Pages of the Book

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Laura

This is Part Eight of my Color Book Tutorial/Sew-Along.  For an introduction to this tutorial, the finished book and links to all the other parts of this tutorial, see this post. These instructions are to finish the book so that … Continue reading →

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Color Book Tutorial/Sew-Along, Part 7: Finishing the Cover

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Laura

This is Part Seven of my Color Book Tutorial/Sew-Along.  For an introduction to this tutorial, the finished book and links to all the other parts of this tutorial, see this post. Assemble all the parts for your cover page:  the … Continue reading →

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April, May, June Sewing: Color Books – Three of Them!

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Laura

So I’ve been posting color book tutorial posts but hiding the fact that I’ve been sewing not one or two but THREE color books!  Three of my nieces turned two (or will be two soon) in the past year and … Continue reading →

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Color Book Tutorial/Sew-Along, Part 6: Embroidering the Author and Title Pieces

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Laura

This is Part Six of my Color Book Tutorial/Sew-Along.  For an introduction to this tutorial plus the finished book and links to all the other parts of this tutorial, see this post. Put away your sewing machine and get out … Continue reading →

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