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Vintage Style Quilts with Poppie Cotton’s Market Day
I've been eagerly anticipating when the time would arrive to sew with my sample yardage of Poppie Cotton's new fabric line Market Day, and it finally happened! I love this line so much…definitely another top favorite of mine. So… Continue reading
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1930s Aqua Print Blouse
I had made this blouse pattern a long, long time ago when I was just starting to branch out into more complicated vintage patterns. It was a sloppy job, and I since got rid of it. When I got 1… Continue reading
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Late 1930s Cobalt Blue Dress
I had a few yards stashed of this lovely repro print from The Timely Tailor (now sold out, but there are some similar prints still available), and one day this summer when I was in the mood to sew with… Continue reading
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Gingham Placemats with Cottage Charm
Today I get to show you some fun little crafty projects I made with a new Poppie Cotton fabric called Cottage Charm. I selected a just a few prints from this new fabric line to sew with. Of course… Continue reading
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1940s 4th of July Dress
You've already seen the little girl dresses I made for the 4th of July, so now it's time to show you my 4th of July dress for this year! I have so many blue dresses and such a big… Continue reading
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My First Structured Bag – with Zakka Workshop
I have made a fair amount of sewn or quilted totes and bags so far, but never one with purchased frames or handles. I have often admired the ones I've seen, and wanted someday to try my hand at it.… Continue reading
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2 Small Patriotic Dresses for 4th of July
A few years ago, the cutest nautical/Americana fabric line called Portsmouth came out, by Amy Smart for Riley Blake Designs. It remains one of my favorite patriotic lines ever. I was lucky enough to snag a bunch of it, and… Continue reading
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1940s Daisy Suit Alternate Jacket
When I made this year's 1940s Easter suit, I realized that I would likely only wear it a couple times a year because of the 3/4 sleeves, and I liked the fabric well enough I decided to also make a… Continue reading
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Christmas in June with Poppie Cotton Prairie Christmas
I believe in enjoying the current moment, so I always prefer to sew or craft in the season I'm currently in – but when I need to work ahead of schedule, I find it's also nice to get a jump… Continue reading
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1940s Seed Packet Novelty Print House Dress
I have been saving this adorable novelty print for a spring dress, so I thought I'd better get it made while it is still spring! Enter – my seed packet house dress! The vintage pattern I used had… Continue reading
