Birch Fabric + Straightgrain Patterns Blog Tour

It is certainly a match-made in heaven when you combine beautiful organic cotton fabrics with fresh and modern clothing patterns for kids.  So when Birch Fabrics and Straightgrain Patterns teamed up for this blog tour, I was in!  The new Whistle collection by Jenny Ronen is such a sweet and whimsical collection that inspired me … Continue reading Birch Fabric + Straightgrain Patterns Blog Tour

Amalfi Dress with Indiesew

My family and I traveled quite a bit this summer.  With two boys and a pop-up camper, we have been driving all over the midwest (with another adventure planned later this fall!)  We just got back from camping along Lake Ontario (close to Niagara Falls) and every sunset reminded me of this Retro Striped Cotton … Continue reading Amalfi Dress with Indiesew

Highlands Wrap Dress

Yay!!!  I knocked off one of my 2018 "Make Nine" goals with this Highlands Wrap Dress by Allie Olson.  I haven't blogged about all my completed projects, but I've sewn 6 out of the 9 patterns I selected the beginning of the year.  With just under five months left, I think I'll be able to … Continue reading Highlands Wrap Dress

Summer Day Top Review

I can't believe the "unofficial" end of summer is near!  My kids are starting school in less than a month and all of a sudden I'm thinking about all things fall.  But I'm trying to hold onto the warm temps, lazy mornings with my boys, and days at the pool for as long as possible. … Continue reading Summer Day Top Review

Girls’ Racerback Dresses with the Indigo and Aster Fabric Blog Tour

What I miss by having two boys, I tend to make up by sewing my for nieces.  There is nothing cuter than little versions of dresses I would make for myself!  I definitely indulge them quite a bit and that was the case when this lovely La Floraison jersey knit from the Indigo and Aster … Continue reading Girls’ Racerback Dresses with the Indigo and Aster Fabric Blog Tour