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July Sewing: A Crayon Roll for Ellie (as designed by the girl herself)

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Laura

Last week, my friend Kim emailed to thank me for the crayon roll that I’d made her for her giveaway prize.  This reminded me that I’d intended to make Ellie one.  Thinking it would be fun for her to pick … Continue reading →

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Cutest Family Ever (and the dress in action)

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Laura

Yesterday, Ellie decided that she wanted to wear her new dress so I took the opportunity to take a couple pictures of her in it. twirling fun! I also decided to wear my matching skirt, particularly after realizing I had … Continue reading →

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July Sewing: A Little Sundress for Ellie

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Laura

Chalk one up in the “I didn’t obsess over this too much and so actually completed something quickly” category!  My friend, Kristen, mentioned to me that Oliver&S had a free, easy pattern for a sundress.  So I downloaded it, and … Continue reading →

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June Sewing: A Quilted Tote (for me!)

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Laura

After doing a bunch of sewing for other people and for our home, I decided that I was finally just going to sew something fun that I got to keep (even though my “must sew” list just keeps growing out … Continue reading →

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May Sewing: The Give Away Prizes – “Put a Bird on It” and “The World’s Most Sophisticated Crayon Roll”

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Laura

Back in March, I did a “In Celebration of 1000 Posts” give away and my friends Jennie and Kim won.  They both chose to receive something sewn by me.  So, in May (once the Easter sewing frenzy was done), I … Continue reading →

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March/April Sewing: Seven (that’s right, 7!) Baby Blankets

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Laura

As it turns out, when I told my mom I didn’t need to make any more baby blankets (back when I announced I’d figured out a new cutting trick for these things), I was wrong.  And so, I present to … Continue reading →

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The Giraffe with Mark’s Quilt (a trip to the zoo!)

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Laura

Ever since I saw this absolutely adorable llama quilt photographed with llamas, I’ve dreamed of having a similarly adorable quilt photo shoot myself.  Mark’s quilt‘s feature fabric is full of giraffes so I figured a trip to the zoo would … Continue reading →

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April Sewing: Ellie’s Dress and Mark’s and Nik’s Ties, for Easter

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Laura

Nik’s mom, Tina, and I went on a lovely day trip to New York City almost exactly five years ago. After visiting a special exhibit of Greek art, she indulged my love of sewing with an afternoon of shopping, primarily … Continue reading →

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My Amazingly Awesome Baby Blanket Cutting Shortcut Breakthrough

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Laura

So, as it turns out, I actually have four more baby blankets I need to make (even though I’ve already made six in the last 4 months).  Hooray for babies!  So, while making one last week, I took a few … Continue reading →

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February Sewing: Pillow Covers for Ellie and Mark (and a bit about choosing a sustainable/ethical pillow)

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Laura

Almost four years ago, Nik and I bought organic wool pillows for ourselves.  They were definitely a huge investment but it was worth it to us to be sleeping on pillows that are sustainable and good for our health.  (See … Continue reading →

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