Shorts on the Line: pattern inspiration
This post is written by Teresa Behr of Dandelion Drift. Hey there and happy Shorts on the Line month! I live in shorts in these hot months to come and love looking around for a little sewing...
View Articlequilting: stacked tiles quilt
This post is written by Jenelle Clark of Echinops & Aster. One of the things that I’ve been trying to do more of lately as I grow my quilting skills is work with substrates other than traditional...
View Articlesewing: sunny day shorts and not-so-twisted tanks
This post is written by Brooke of Oliver’s Fancy. I got started on my Shorts on the Line sewing a little early this year, and whipped up these double cloth cotton sunny day shorts for my boys along...
View Articlestay-at-home summer
it’s been one hell of a week here, and I thought it high time that we chat about my stay-at-home summer. for the last two summers, the girls have gone to day care summer camp three days/week. the...
View Articlein the kitchen: rosé sangria recipe
we’ve been playing around with some different sangria recipes these past warm summer weekends, so I thought I’d share my favorite in case you need a new summer drink to kick your weekend off right! as...
View Articleshorts on the line: deer & doe chataigne shorts
This post is written by Alli of B.Yazoo. Ah, Deer & Doe’s Chataigne shorts — I’m so conflicted! They look ridiculously adorable on the pattern model, and I feel cute when I have mine on, but if I...
View Articlekatydid dress {for girls} free knit sundress pattern
it’s a free knit sundress pattern!! the katydid dress is designed with plenty of ease for summer play while the elastic high waist, racerback detail, and slight hi-lo hem set it apart from other basic...
View Articleshorts on the line: brussels linen shorts and nani IRO top
This post is written by April of Modern Handmade. Joyful. That is just one word that describes my Miette. To photograph these brussels linen shorts and nani IRO top, she was just so happy and full of...
View Articlepattern release: the springtail sundress {for girls and teens}
the springtail sundress pattern is here!! this sweet dress for girls and teens features an a-line shape, peekaboo back, slight hi-lo hem, and bodice ruffle. the springtail sundress is easy to wear,...
View Articleshorts on the line: nine favorite free shorts patterns
there is still time to link up your shorts for Shorts on the Line 2015!! and in case you’re looking for something new to try, here are nine of my favorite free shorts patterns. these nine shorts...
View Articleshorts on the line: prizes
this year’s amazing Shorts on the Line sponsors have donated OVER $1200 in prizes!! yep, some amazing stuff here, so if you haven’t stitched up some shorts yet, you had better get working because you...
View Articleshorts on the line: striped board shorts
I’ve spent the better part of this month thinking about shorts, but it wasn’t until yesterday that an idea for shorts that I just really needed to make came to me… striped board shorts with floral...
View Articlesewing: nani IRO springtail sundress
this nani IRO springtail sundress, you guys!! it’s one of those the-stars-all-aligned and perfection has been attained kind of sewing projects! of course, when it came time to take photos, it...
View Articleshorts on the line: adding pockets!
This post is written by Jesy Anderson of Sew Dayton. Pockets hold everything we love, it is such a bummer when your pattern do not have a pocket or you want to add one to a pattern but don’t know...
View Articletutorial: raw edge neckline finish
this raw edge neckline finish tutorial will show you how you can add this trendy detail to most sewing patterns. it’s an easy detail to add, and the sky is the limit for how you can customize this...
View Articletutorial: flying geese quilted pillow
this is a sponsored post. I’m excited to be sharing this fun flying geese quilted pillow tutorial with you today. it features gorgeous Art Gallery Fabrics by Bonnie Christine, whose latest line,...
View Articlebook review: DIY Wardrobe Makeovers
This sponsored post is written by Alli of B.Yazoo. I recently got the chance to review DIY Wardrobe Makeovers {affiliate link} by Suzannah Stanley, who also blogs at Create / Enjoy. This book seems to...
View Articlesewing: aztec rayon challis skirt
This post is written by Jo of Dotta. Today I’m happy to show you a lovely aztec rayon challis skirt made with some beautiful fabric I have been eager to try for a very long time. I had heard wonders...
View ArticleShorts on the Line 2015: viewer’s choice voting!
it’s time to vote for your favorite Shorts on the Line! I’ve narrowed down the fabulous entries to this elite 21 (wow, that was a tough job!!) and you can vote for your favorite three to help decide...
View Articlesewing: the Great Pattern Hack
this is a sponsored post. after much figuring and re-figuring, I am sharing my version of the LOL Swing Top by Jennuine Design for The Great Pattern Hack today! why hack a pattern, you ask? Melissa...
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