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Indie Patterns and Supplies!

Posted on May 8, 2015 by

The Monthly Stitch Indie Pattern Contest is just weeks away! Are you deciding what to  make and what Indie Pattern to use? I am! I’m so excited to join in the fun this year. I have a couple of favorites: Colette … Continue reading →

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Hot Hawthorn!

Posted on August 19, 2013 by

Now here’s a Hawthorn to remember! It’s modeled by my lovely daughter who has come to CA for a short visit. She lives in Phoenix, but has been traveling a lot lately. She just got back from Chicago, then she’s … Continue reading →

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Hawthorns with FBA and SBA

Posted on August 1, 2013 by

I’m in the middle of two Colette Hawthorns this week. I met up with both daughters and was able to mark the hem for one and discuss possible alterations on the sleeves for the other. Both live in different cities, so … Continue reading →

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The Hawthorn Parade!

Posted on July 29, 2013 by

I’m thrilled to be in Colette’s Hawthorn Parade. From this group 5 will be selected to win prizes. Please stop by Colette’s and enjoy the fabulous variations of the Hawthorn. It’s amazing what individuality and creativity can start with a … Continue reading →

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The Hawthorn Dress Renamed!

Posted on July 21, 2013 by

I had the pleasure of reading Barbara Kingsolver’s latest novel “Flight Behavior”. It’s about a woman from a small town who is not sure about where life is taking her, but finally figures it out through a series of events … Continue reading →

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Preparations for More Hawthorns

Posted on July 12, 2013 by

I took a sewing lesson on Craftsy for fitting a muslin and I have been practicing. First, I decided to make a muslin and adjust it to fit as I had learned. “Sew the Perfect Fit” by Lynda Maynard guides you through … Continue reading →

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New Fabrics for Colette Hawthorn Dress

Posted on July 8, 2013 by

Here are some lightweight, cool, 100% cotton fabrics that I can use for making a Colette Hawthorn summer dresses. Now that I have made the muslins for two uniquely sized women, I’m anxious to start sewing up the real thing … Continue reading →

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