Merry Kismet --- A Tale of Fate

Follow my blog with Bloglovin kismet... Do you believe in fate?  I don't think about it often, but every once in a while, I am reminded of it.  This entire outfit is the result of my latest reminder that sometimes things happen for a reason. Backstory (warning: my husband tells me I am long-winded... so buckle up!): I connected with Gemia of Phat Quarters on FB over the Trillium...

Happiness is Handmade: Collection by Lori Whitlock for Riley Blake Designs

Follow my blog with Bloglovin As the temps are just starting to fall here in NC, I am already dreaming of warmer days.  I am putting my Christmas sewing on hold (ah, who am I kidding?!  I work best under pressure 😜)and prepping for SPRING!!  It's easy to be thinking of Spring with Lori Whitlock's new "Happiness is Handmade" line for Riley Blake Designs.  This...

--------- {Testing, Testing} --------- Wimberley by Little Lizard King

I am thoroughly embracing Fall this year!  It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving is just two days away... where has the time gone?!! I am so excited to share my version of the Wimberley Dress I tested for Little Lizard King!  Laci debuted her first pattern with LLK with the Roanoke and I am smitten with her designs.  When she called for testers for this dress, I immediately...

{Tutorial} How to Match Fabric Print (and Stripes!) Across the Seam

If you know me at all, I am a complete fanatic about matching prints and stripes across the seams.  I am going to share my secrets today and show you it's really easier than you think.  It just takes a little bit of extra planning when you cut, and depending on your fabric repeat, it may take extra fabric.  I will be working mainly with matching across a button placket, but will...

{Testing, Testing} ModKid MARA & ModKid PERFECT TEE

*** This post contains affiliate links.  By purchasing through my links, I receive a small compensation -- aka money to spend on sewing 😉 It's no secret that I love sewing skirts.  My daughters love wearing skirts, especially my oldest.  At 8 years old now, she definitely needs to feel cool in my creations for her.  Modkid MARA SKIRT and the PERFECT TEE scored high on the...

{BLOG TOUR} One Thimble Issue #17

Legalese: This post contains affiliate links.  By purchasing through my links, I receive a small compensation (for more sewing *of course!*).   In exchange for this review, I was provided the full issue.  All opinions, comments and thoughts are all mine. Oh my squee!!!  Temperatures may be falling here in the Northern hemisphere, but we're gonna party like it's...

{BLOG TOUR} This & That by Jill Finley for Penny Rose Fabrics

Woo-hoo!!  It's FINALLY fall here in the Carolinas.  I am thrilled to join the blog tour for Jill Finley's newest fabric line for Penny Rose Fabrics, "This & That".  It is the perfect palette to kick off my fall sewing.  The main print in this collection is full of gorgeous blooms in vibrant reds, yellows, pinks and greens on either a red, black or white background. ...