My biggest sewing pet peeve...misplacing my seam ripper(s).  I spend more time looking for my seam ripper than I do anything else.  I lose it, go buy another then pretty soon the lost one shows up...lose it again, buy another..you see it's a vicious cycle.  While browsing Pinterest one day I spotted the cutest owl remote control caddy.  This inspired me to make...

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A couple weeks ago I was contacted by the talented peeps over at Kollabora and asked if I would like to receive a fat quarter bundle from Dear Stella Design and submit a project or two on their site. Would I?  Would I?  I was totally flattered and yes I was all in.  I chose the Clementine bundle.  It screamed summer to me....

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First off a big ol' thank you for all your wonderful comments on my cherry Bombshell!  I so enjoy reading each of your comments, it's my drive.  My phone was exploding at work that day with blogger notifications.  I feel so loved :)  I have yet to wear it in a pool, soon though.  A friend invited me to go swimming next week. ...

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First I just wanna say, HOLY COW I made a swimsuit!! So last year I was browsing the web for one piece swimsuits.  I've always wore two pieces but as I get older and more self conscious I decided I wanted to try a one piece.  Trying to find something that is flattering and still covers up the squishy parts is a job...

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