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Fairy tales from around the world pattern giveaway: toddler winnerFairy tales from around the world pattern giveaway: toddler winner

The winner of Simplicity 9010 is …

(drumroll, please)

jen thompson!

Congratulations!

Here’s how she answered the question: Do you prefer to sew simple things or really complex projects?

When sewing for other people, I prefer simple, but when sewing for myself, I tend to be drawn to really complicated stuff!

Please contact me at [...]

New tattoo!

So I finally got my new tattoo.  Some of you may have heard about it previously and, let me tell you, some changes have been made to the concept.

I love it.

OCTOPUS!

To give you some reference points, the tentacles in the lower left corner of the photo are at the top of [...]

Mid-June garden update, the sequelMid-June garden update, the sequel

I know I said I’d show you some more photos “later this week” and by that, apparently I meant “the next day”.  Please try to control your excitement.

The backyard from the back gate.

This is the view from the back gate, looking slightly north and to the east. Most of what you [...]

Classic shirtwaist dress giveawayClassic shirtwaist dress giveaway

OK, enough of that kids’ stuff already!  Today’s giveaway is for grown-ups!

This is Stretch & Sew 1575, a classic shirtwaist dress originally from the 1960s, but this is the 1970s reissue.  It’s a very generously sized B 28-40, so this will fit just about everyone. Until I opened it to check, I don’t think [...]

Fabulous pocketed skirt giveaway winnerFabulous pocketed skirt giveaway winner

The winner of Butterick 3750 is …

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AmyLou!

Congratulations!

Here’s how she answered the question: Are you a skirt or trousers person?

Definitely a skirt person. I only wear trousers when it’s very, very cold outside and only around the house, but I’m mostly straight skirts and dresses only.

Please contact me at [...]

Mid-June garden update

I know it’s been all sewing, all the time around here, but that’s not been all that’s been going on.  In addition to watching a good amount of the World Cup, I’ve been gardening.

Pie cherries!

These are tart pie cherries are pretty much the whole crop this year, but considering it’s only the [...]

Fairy tales from around the world pattern giveaway: girlFairy tales from around the world pattern giveaway: girl

Yet another kids’ pattern that I’m not sure why I bought it, but it’s yours if you want it!

It’s a dress in size 3-5. I think there are lots of little girls who would love this dress!

The rules You may enter only once. You must follow the entry rule below to enter. [...]

Weird fruit giveaway winner!

The winner of McCall’s 6988, the really weird fruit, is …

(drumroll, please)

Lauren!

Congratulations!

Here’s how she answered the question: What’s the nuttiest thing you’ve ever sewn?

it may not be considered “nutty” to everyone, but the nuttiest thing i’ve ever sewn was a pair of fake JNCO jeans (complete with huge legs and [...]