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My Brief Soapbox and Step 3 of the GIVEAWAY!!
I think we're all WORN OUT from the election! Regardless of your candidate of choice, I bet you're as sick of politics as the next person. I'm always torn between my pride in the process -- our...
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Contest Winner: A Big (Boy) Responsibility
Big Boy accepted the honor of pulling the name for our big contest winner. Before the big moment, I carefully printed out multiple strips for every one who entered the contest.We moved it outdoors so...
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Today's Photo Journal: An Unhappy Winner
A fellow artist from nearby Pensacola, (the lovely and talented Amy from Amy Pinney Photography who took the awesome family photos featured in this posting), won the giveaway. So, kismet! I got to...
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Recipe: Healthy, Low-Cal Huevos Rancheros Lettuce Wraps
Welcome to my first blog recipe! Are you as excited as I am? So SuperHusband and I are dieting. That's right, we're in the midst of a full-on "let's relearn how to cook and eat" lifestyle change....
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Tutorial: The Tooth Fairy Pillow with Raw Edge Applique
I'm so excited to share probably my all-time favorite sewing project for kids today! I have been waiting years for the chance to make one of these for my own kiddos and then when the moment strikes I...
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Today's Photo Journal: A Berry Christmas Quilt
I am so enjoying this journey of sewing and quilting and blogging about it. Between my tutorials, my students and long arm clients, I'm gradually gaining an entire new circle of friends and...
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Today's Photo Journal: Jiggity Jig!
Wow! So, this marks the longest stretch without a posting since I revived and converted the blog in June. I've been off traveling with SuperHusband and the Offspring. We spent the last few days...
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Today's Photo Journal: You Gotta Be Elfin' Crazy
I recently found myself combing Pinterest for all those blogs with creative ideas for our Elf on the Shelf. What I really learned was how positively certifiable some parents are. Oh, try not to be...
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Top 10 Tips for Working with Silky Furry Fleece
1. Accept that sewing with Silky Furry Fleece will turn your house into a Muppet barber shop. The mess won't stay contained to your sewing space either -- you'll track it all over the house. If you...
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Thirty-One Utility Tote Liner Sew Along - Planning and Fabric Prep
Another year gone? Really? I don't know about you, but 2012 took my family for quite a ride! In all the excitement, I didn't get a few things on the blog that I had promised, and even more that I had...
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Thirty-One Utility Tote Liner Sew Along Part 2 - Cutting and Interfacing
Welcome back to the Thirty-One Utility Tote Liner Sew Along! For the next step, let's focus on cutting and stabilizing our fabric. If you're just joining us, welcome! ...and be sure to check out this...
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Thirty-One Utility Tote Liner Sew Along Part 3 - Organizing Pocket Prep
Our tote liner's coming along fantastic! If you're just jumping on board, be sure to check out the first and second postings in this series. Thanks for joining me!For this posting, I'm going to prep...
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Interview Tips for the Nanny Applicant
Dear Nanny, 1. Unless he is here to translate for you, please do not bring your adult son and his child bride to your job interview with you. One stranger in my home is quite enough. Thank you.2....
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Thirty-One Utility Tote Liner Sew Along Part 4 - Attach and Divide the Pockets
Hiya! Well, after a few days away, I thought we might jump back into making the lining for our Thirty-One Utility Tote. If you have one of these totes, you know that the outsides are usually...
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Today's Photo Journal: Balmy Beach Weather
I'm not sure what we did to deserve this slice of heaven in January, but the last few days have been positively balmy! Though we haven't seen much sun, this week's overcast days have offered highs in...
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Thirty-One Utility Tote Liner Sew Along Part 5 - Homestretch! Liner Construction
We're almost there! All that's left is to construct the liner using the parts and pieces we've prepared -- what we're going to do today -- and then to attach it to the bag. Let's get this puppy...
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Thirty-One Utility Tote Liner Sew Along Part 6 - Mission Complete!
The tote liner turned out FANTASTIC! And yes, though I'm guilty of dragging out my postings, I did complete it and send it to my friend _before_ her baby debuted. Gorgeous little K.T. joined us Jan...
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Today's Photo Journal: Winter Harvest
What an incredible winter we're having! I can't believe I have to worry about putting insect repellant on before I go for a walk in January. I love that citrus ripens in the winter. What more lovely...
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Today's Photo Journal: Nature's Fury
Like most of the eastern United States, we've experienced a wild shift in weather over the last few days. Suddenly, instead of unseasonable warmth, the temperatures dropped and the wind howled for two...
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Quick Fix: The V-Neck Dress
It all began with a smokin' deal on a V-neck dress -- a really sassy, bright, ankle-length sweater dress. The problem? It had a V in both the front AND the back. I have narrow shoulders. These two...
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