Ho hum I don't know how to even begin this post.  It makes me sad/mad.  Do you want the good or the bad first?  Ok let's start with the bad.  After wearing her for three days straight (no shame) I just pulled my freshly washed Archer out of the dryer excited to wear her tomorrow. Ok so what's the big deal you may...

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All snuggled in my Christmas pj's it just wouldn't be Christmas without watching my favorite Christmas movie...  A Christmas Story.  If you haven't seen the movie well then do yourselves a favor and just watch it....I triple-dog-dare you!   Vito and I want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!  Much love to you all.  Thank you all...

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If any of you are interested in taking a peek inside my sewing room check out my interview on the Fabric Mart blog! Also if you have any ideas of things you'd like to see on their blog  i.e. tutorials, fabrics, or even contribute to the blog then check out this post and please leave a comment with your ideas.   For the next...

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So if you follow Goodbye Valentino I'm sure you've seen her invitation to join in on the Ready~to~Wear Fast of 2014.  That means no store bought clothes for a whole year people!! (underwear, shoes and socks permitted) I was all in as this is something I've contemplated for a long while.  Before I started sewing I was a shopaholic.  Fast fashion was like...

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Thanksgiving Day is coming ahead.  So many things to look forward to...turkey, cranberry sauce,  tight pants, naps, football (if your in to that) and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.  Well I thought I would do a parade of my own to celebrate the upcoming festivities.   My parade showcases not a turkey but a bird of a different feather, the wise old owl.  This...

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Hey hey hey I'm happy to say I won first place in FabricMart's Fabricista Challenge!! Diane from Gatorbunny Sews took second place and Kathy from Kathy Sews took third.  Everyone, all ten of us, put in a lot of time and hard work to create some beautiful garments.  We are all winners in my book! For the next 6 months I will be...

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Well it's finally here peeps...the final challenge of the Fabric Mart Fabricista Challenge. Here it is..   3 Piece Outfit/Collection  Challenge: Create 3 pieces that can be worn together as one outfit or 2 outfits that could be worn to the same event. Using the Pantone Fall Color Chart, select 2 fall colors to inspire your outfit. You will be judged on creativity,...

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Doin' da Happy Dance!   Hello! Just a quick note to thank everyone for their support and tell you all I made it to the final challenge of the FM Fabricista Challenge! I'm excited, shocked and nervous but still managed to do a happy dance.  There will be 3 of us sewing our way to first place.  I never wanted to think of...

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Mixing prints can be tricky but when done correctly brings out so much fun and personality in an outfit.  Here are the rules for this challenge: Challenge: Using at least two prints, coordinate them to make an outfit. Use only the fabric prints you have chosen to make your pieces. Think about where you would wear your fun outfit and choose a theme...

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