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Turns out wordpress likes my photos better than blogspot. So, I’m moving http://pilesoflaundry.blogspot.com/ to http://pilesoflaundry.wordpress.com/. I hope you’ll come with me. Now to learn this...
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Sailboat Sketchbook Remix
I was so hoping that oliver + s would have a basic girls shorts pattern in their spring line-up. The puppet show pattern has been a staple in G’s closet as long as I’ve been stocking it with handmade...
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The Sketchbook Remix continues…
It has been raining for four days. The kids are “recovering” from a very busy spring and early summer. The hubby is on a work trip. I’ve allowed way more tv and junk food than I ever do. I have...
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Ruffle(less) halter x 2
I’ve been sewing o + s patterns without veering to another company for a while now. I have quite possibly never made this many o + s in a row. Today I made a few ruffle halters sans ruffle (free...
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School clothes already….
G will be starting kindergarten this fall. G’s school has a “uniform policy” that reads more like a dress code. Basically all shirts must have collars; each item must be a solid color (no designs,...
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Sewing for me
I’ve been slowly getting a little more confident at sewing some basic things for myself. I’ve sewn for myself in the past, but only recently have I actually made things that I am wearing day after...
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My first collar stand!
I’m still here, still sewing, and mainly posting on flickr if you are interested. This one I wanted to review b/c it is a new pattern for me. Mom bought this pattern for me at least a year ago. I’ve...
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Birthday Party in Lime
Well…I guess I’m back at this blogging business. (At least for now) Flickr and I just don’t get along any more. Apparently I have a lot to say, even if no else is listening b/c I’m not ready to give...
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School dresses
When my husband asks tonight why we are having leftovers for dinner AGAIN, I’ll have to show him this dress. I spent the bulk of the day cutting out and sewing G’s last school dress. Our county has...
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Croquet remix
Ever have one of those projects that you absolutely must tackle before you can move on to the next? Something about the creative process I guess… My inner sewing nerd has been racking my brain over...
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Modeled Croquet
G threw on her new croquet dress for dinner tonight and the light was perfect for some photos. I love the fit, and she loves the dress!
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Little boys look good in Liberty
Back when I made G’s birthday party dress I cut out a shirt for K at the same time with plans for coordinating sibling outfits. This is the outfit…. For the shirt I used Liberty Castille and my same...
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Railroad pants
As a mother of an adorable little boy, there will never be enough quality boy patterns out there to satisfy my inner sewing nerd. However, Oliver + S does a pretty good job. I most love how all of...
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