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My 1940’s Suit

February 17, 2016

The Aeroplane Blouse

September 9, 2013

Completed: Green Bobble Jumper & a Skirt to Match

March 4, 2013

Completed: The Macaron Redux Dress

February 18, 2013

Completed: Aqua Waves Jumper

November 19, 2013

Me Made May 2012: Monthly Recap

Me Made May 2012: Monthly Recap

June 4, 2012

Me Made May 2012 was most certainly a challenge for me even though I still have several pieces that never…

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Knitting Pattern Freebie: Polka Dot Ascot and Beret

Knitting Pattern Freebie: Polka Dot Ascot and Beret

June 1, 2012

Ooooo Do I have the cutest little pattern to share with you today! This pattern comes from the 1950 edition of…

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Designer Space Tour with Orlando Espinoza

Designer Space Tour with Orlando Espinoza

May 30, 2012

This post is really!! overdue. First things first, I don't think I've ever mentioned that I'm in a local sewing club…

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Week 4: Recap of Me Made May

Week 4: Recap of Me Made May

May 29, 2012

I'm in for the final haul here on Me Made May.  I did better over this weekend than last with…

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Crochet Pattern Freebie: The Beau Catcher

Crochet Pattern Freebie: The Beau Catcher

May 25, 2012

Today's pattern isn't a knitting pattern but a crochet one!  Aren't you excited?!  Does anyone else crochet besides me??? Crochet…

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My Very 40s, Embroidered Dress

My Very 40s, Embroidered Dress

May 23, 2012

Hey peeps! It was hard only giving you the smallest sneak peek at my new dress yesterday; I wanted to…

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Week 3: Recap of Me Made May

Week 3: Recap of Me Made May

May 22, 2012

Hey everyone!  I've been busy stitching away on my embroidery project and finished in just enough time to submit it…

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Stitchcraft Freebie: The Sports Sweater

Stitchcraft Freebie: The Sports Sweater

May 18, 2012

Today's free pattern is such a cute, sporty top from the May 1951 Edition of Stitchcraft. This is the color…

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Embroidery WIP

Embroidery WIP

May 16, 2012

Thank you soo much for your sweet comments on my Polka Dot Dress Refashion.  :)  You guys sure do know…

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Polka Dot 80’s Refashion

Polka Dot 80’s Refashion

May 15, 2012

Last week's theme over on Sew Weekly was Family, or more accurately we were to sew using the theme of Mothers.  (My…

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