SUMMER SWEATER KNIT ALONG || THE GIVEAWAY IS HERE!

tassel garland from confetti system shop

it's time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wahoo!!! the biggest giveaway we've ever had! summer sweater knit along 2013 has come to an end and it's time for some amazing prizes from our super duper awesome sponsors!!!!

*Please note: the knit along has already ended. This giveaway is for those who have already participated in the Summer Sweater Knit Along that ended last week.*

you ready to drool? here are the awesome businesses that supported our summer sweater knit along & their generous prizes! a big thank you to all of them for their generosity and support in keeping our knit alongs running all year! they are the best so please go show them all some love and tell them i sent you <3

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- two skeins of shelter in soot and a pattern pamphlet for the quinnipiac cowl by leila raabe from brooklyn tweed.

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- copy of knitbot essentials by hannah fettig

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- 1 skein of purple label cashmere sock yarn in pink grapefruit from tanis fiber arts.

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- copies of all 4 tin can knits books (handmade in the uk, great white north, pacific knits, 9 months of knitting.

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- a $50 gift certificate to sundara yarn.

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- a $35 gift certificate to hazel knits.

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- a $25 gift certificate to the yarniad.

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- a double double in foxy print from chicken boots.

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- 1 skein cashmere dk in colorway Mojito from pepperberryknits.

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- a $25 gift certificate from jane richmond designs.

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- a $25 gift certificate to two little plums by alicia plummer.

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- 2 custom knitting stamps from twig & linen

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- $25 gift certificate to duck duck wool

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- a $25 gift certificate to thread & ladle

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- a $25 gift certificate to by annie claire.

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- 2-245 yd skeins of 100% Bamboo yarn with a copy of the Bamboo Ladder Vest Knitting Pattern from ashland bay

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- a set of 8 stitch markers with a small coordinating storage tin from knit girl in idaho.

||  FIRST PLACE ||

- sundara yarns prize  - brooklyn tweed prize  - tin can knits prize  - knitbot prize package - tanis fiber arts prize  - chicken boots prize  - hazel knits prize

|| SECOND PLACE ||

- jane richmond designs prize  - the yarniad prize - pepperberry knits prize  - two little plums prize  - twig & linen prize  - duck duck wool prize

|| THIRD PLACE ||

- by annie claire prize  - thread & ladle prize  - ashland bay prize  - knit girl in idaho prize

HOW TO ENTER:
- You must simply be signed up in the SUMMER SWEATER KNIT ALONG and have started a project.  You DO NOT have to be done your project but you must have cast on and started knitting.

SUMMER SWEATER KNIT ALONG SIGN UP FORM

RULES:
- You must have left a valid email address when you signed up in the form above.

- You must have taken part in the SUMMER SWEATER KNIT ALONG that is now over.
- Giveaway ends Monday, October 14th, 2013 at midnight, pst.

you can follow along with all things summer sweater knit along below:

- get inspired by checking out our kal pinterest board
- take part in all the fun conversation & make new friends in our ravelry group
- find out more and find all the posts and info "here" on our kal homepage.
- remember to tag your instagram/facebook/twitter/google+ pics with #sskal.

good luck everyone!!! so many wonderful prizes!!! i can't wait to see who wins!!!  thanks so very much for knitting along with me!

SALLY DRESS PATTERN TOUR || PETIT A PETIT & FAMILY and SIMPLE SIMON & CO.

oh my.....so excited over here! i love both the versions today and am just so excited with all the versions we've had of the sally dress for the pattern tour! today is the last day but i promise to do a nice ol'roundup this week so you can see all of them together. they are all just so pretty i can't help but show them all again!

first up is what has to be one of my favorite versions - celina of petit a petit & family. i was super thrilled to have this pinning superstar along on the tour. her style and aesthetic is widely known across blogland and i swear it just oozes out of her every pore. she's a sweetheart who is a multi-talented, sewing, designing, blogging, curating (and the list goes on) mommy! i am constantly inspired by her creativity so make sure to pop over to petit a petit & family to see all the pics of her version (they are gorgeous) and visit her wonderful blog.

you can find all things petit a petit and family below:

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and our next and final guest is simple simon & co...

the gals over at simple simon and company are a super talented and super busy duo! running both project run and play, project sewn and, of course, simple simon & co, they have a strew of fabulous talents! they are also 2 of my fave gals! so i was so happy to have them join in on the tour. their version of the sally is so classic and pretty. i love the juxtaposition of it compared to the modern vibe of celina's above. so fulfilling to see how both are equally as lovely. make sure you stop by simple simpon & co to check out their version and their fabulous blog!

you can find all things simple simon and company below:

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thanks for joining in ladies!

>>> CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL SALLY DRESS PATTERN TOUR <<<

follow along with the whole sally dress pattern tour for inspiration, reviews & giveaways galore! 

you can find the sally dress to purchase here in my shop on etsy. thank you for all of your support <3

SALLY DRESS PATTERN TOUR || THE SEWING RABBIT & IF ONLY THEY WOULD NAP

we've got 2 more awesome guests (both Jess's) for the sally dress pattern tour today. both of these versions are so precious & sweet and just make me so happy! from teardrops & balloons to adorable strawberry prints from our childhood how could you not smile!

our first guest is the lovely jessica of the sewing rabbit. i love this gal. she's one of my fave people. she's talented, sweet, funny and a great friend. i love the way her sally dress turned out! such a fun print and paired with the pocket fabric it's a win/win! make sure you pop by the sewing rabbit to see an awesome amount of good stuff! between jess and her team on the sewing rabbit you are sure to find your new fave tutorial, diy or interesting post! 

you can find more of the sewing rabbit below:

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and our next guest is if only they would nap...

i love, love, love the fabric that jess from if only they would nap used on her dress! who else has fond memories of this print as a child? i adore it and am so happy to see it used for the sally dress! my lovely friend jess sewed this sally dress up for her adorable niece (she's got 4 adorable boys so this was a treat for her)! how cute does she look! pop on by if only they would nap to see more pics, enter to win a copy of the sally dress and also to check out jess's fabulous blog filled with sewing goodies galore!

you can find more if only they would nap below:

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thanks for joining in ladies!

>>> CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL SALLY DRESS PATTERN TOUR <<<

follow along with the whole sally dress pattern tour for inspiration, reviews & giveaways galore! 

you can find the sally dress to purchase here in my shop on etsy. thank you for all of your support <3

FANFARE FLANNEL LOUNGE ROBES & A FANFARE FAT QUARTER SHOP GIVEAWAY!

who is in the mood to win some GORGEOUS new fabric? yay! i'm so beyond excited for the release of rae hoekstra's (made by rae) new line of organic flannels called fanfare flannel from cloud 9 fabrics!

so excited in fact that our awesome sponsor fat quarter shop is hosting a giveaway today! woot woot! so yep - that means that one of you will get to win some fanfare flannel to sew with! i'm also beyond thrilled to be part of my friend rae's blog tour of fanfare flannel! we're lounging it up on this tour! i mean seriously, when i got these flannel's i did not want to share with the kids. i wanted them for myself - sheets, jammies, pillows, blankets, robes - you name it, i wanted it.

but when my kids spotted it (and boy did they spot it) they immediately began fighting over who got which print and what they would be. i had to hold back from taking all of it and hiding it in my bedroom for myself..haha..cause that would just be mean...right? lol...well good thing i didn't. my girls and i all agreed that these begged to be robes. not just any robes though but pretty girly lounging robes! we wanted pleats! pretty pleats that added a bit of a vintage dress style to their modern robes!

the robes have a 3/4 length sleeve, a simple neckline (although i would love to make a few more with collars or hoods just for fun), belts complete with belt loops and pretty, pretty box pleats all along the front and back of the robe. i'm so happy the girls loved how they turned out as much as i did. they each played a role in designing the robe (what they wanted/didn't want) and choosing their own fabrics. for example we did 3/4 length sleeves because they don't like washing their hands or brushing their teeth with long sleeves cause they get all wet in the sink or they have to roll them up. now they can wear their robes and not worry! so adorable and so perfectly girly!

i had such a gret time making these! only downside was that now i need more fanfare flannel to make myself one...haha! mom needs in on the lounging fun too now! it's just so darn soft and comfy and i'm still swooning over those foxes! i hope you all like the fanfare flannel robes. would anyone be interested in seeing these as a pattern of sorts? 

i know you'll absolutely love rae's fanfare flannel! it's luxuriously soft and so great to sew with. i promised myself i wasn't going to gush too much about rae but i can't help but say how proud of her i am. she's been a friend of mine since i started blogging and she's an amazingly talented, funny and sweet gal. i'm beyond thrilled for all her successes! yay rae - love ya girl! if you'd like to know more about rae and her new fabric line be sure to check out this interview:

fat quarter shop designer tidbits with rae hoekstra

and now i cannot resist showing some more pics :)

alright...now back to the giveaway! i know you're all dying to win some! here's the deets:

\\ the prize \\
- one lucky winner will win a fat quarter bundle of fanfare flannel from fat quarter shop

\\ how to enter \\
- simply leave me a comment letting me know what you'd make with the prize
- bonus entry: like made by rae and/or luvinthemommyhood on facebook and leave us another comment letting us know you did that too.

\\ the rules \\
- you must leave a valid email address in your comment or you will be disqualified
- giveaway is open until oct. 13th, 2013, midnight, pst.

be sure to check out all the other fab gals along the tour! so many gorgeous projects! you can see them all here:

- fafare for the little ones at skirt as top
- lounge pants at noodlehead
- comfy, cozy nightgowns at craftiness is not optional
- lounge pants in fanfare flannel at whipstitch
- quick release scarf at whipstitch
- lounging in fanfare at probably actually

Fanfare is printed on 100% organic flannels from Cloud9 Fabrics and is being sold in shops now. For a list of shops that have stocked the line, see this post.

SALLY DRESS PATTERN TOUR || IMAGINE GNATS

i hope you all have been enjoying the sally dress pattern tour! today's guest, rachael of imagine gnats, is showing one more option for the sally dress - knits! 

she sewed up her version of the sally dress using a knit fabric! so fun! i love the look and plan on doing one like this for my girls as well. want to see more pics? head on over to imagine gnats to see pics and enter to win a copy of the sally dress pattern as well and while you are there make sure you stop and visit imagine gnats. rachael's blog is filled with awesome patterns, diy's, and more! she's one of my fave crafty people!

you can find all things imagine gnats below:

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thanks for joining in rachael! 

>>> CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL SALLY DRESS PATTERN TOUR <<<

follow along with the whole sally dress pattern tour for inspiration, reviews & giveaways galore!   you can find the sally dress to purchase here in my shop on etsy. thank you for all of your support <3

GIVEAWAYS || WINNERS GALORE!

i realized today that i am wayyyyyy behind on announcing giveaway winners. like way behind. oops! sorry about that :)

it also gives me a quick chance to say a friendly weekend hello! and look at this picture that my 3 yr old took of her big sister! i love seeing the world through their eyes and this is a lovely shot she took.

now onto the winners.....

first up we have the fabricworm birch fabrics giveaway: the winner is commenter #165 - tin marsh

next is the bateau top and dress pattern giveaway: the winner is commenter #67 - jane

and also the stitched blooms book giveaway: the winner is #17 - kristie

congratulations to all who entered and to all the lovely businesses that offered up these awesome prizes! i will be in touch with the winners soon.

have a lovely, fall leaves, hot coffee, good laughs and lots of fun filled kinda end to your weekend! see ya monday!

SEWING || BIMAA SWEATER TAKE TWO!

yep, i made another bimaa. i couldn't resist. i also made more go to leggings to go with. my excuse is that my heather ross jersey needed (yes, needed) to be a bimaa. it told me...i swear ;) 

my little one loved her first bimaa sweater (click here to read our pattern review) so much she asked me for another. i happily obliged. who could resist that sweet face asking me to sew her some more clothes? both of these items whip up so quickly they are very rewarding projects to sew and practice your sewing with knits skills with.

i really enjoyed sewing with the heather ross briar rose jersey. it's a nice thick knit that still has lots of stretch and drape. it's gorgeous and i have some of the strawberry print too! can't wait to sew with it as well! the leggings are a fun coral toned stretch from girlcharlee.com. it's been so fun this week sewing for the sew fab e-pattern bundle sale. it really got my butt in gear to make some new clothes for my girls and also support other independent pattern designers. i have more on my list to make from the bundle. i really want to get a greenpoint cardigan whipped up as well. we'll see how the weekend goes :)

i now need to order some more heather ross "briar rose" jersey (from windham fabrics) to make myself an adult sized bimaa! you can get the renfrew top from sewaholic patterns that looks just like it. sweet!!! i'm going to order one asap so i can be twinsies with my girlies! lol!

want to know more about the awesome sew fab bundle? click below to find out more! or click HERE to buy it now!

SEW FAB E-PATTERN BUNDLE INFO POST

what have you sewn from the sew fab e-pattern bundle? i want to see!!!! share your links and pics so we can see what you've been sewing!

SALLY DRESS PATTERN TOUR || TRAIN TO CRAZY & CAILA MADE

one of my favorite things about the sally dress is the ability to add your own flair - trims, pleats, piping, etc. and today's guests show that statement off so well! 

our first guest today is caila of the blog cailamade. now seriously, i adore grey. i usually have to stop myself from making everything in grey but then the other side of me (i'm a gemini) screams add a print, some color - anything! lol! so when i saw caila's version of the sally it made my heart swell! grey! prints! girly trim! polkadots! seriously awesome. and don't even get me started on those hot pink boots! i.die. just go over to cailamade. she's a sweetheart with mad skills. you'll love it over there. promise. plus you can enter to win a copy of the sally dress pattern!

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you can find all things caila made below:

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and our next guest is the train to crazy...

ok, honestly, how awesome is this pleating detail? our next guest, andrea of the blog the train to crazy, has a fun story about that pleating detail that you will want to hear! don't you love this fabric? i really like the interest it creates with the pleating detail. the lines of the plaid just make that pleating pop but blend at the same time. and the bias cut pockets? yay! it's awesome and so is andrea! she's the maven behind the train to crazy as well as go to patterns (pattern line) and go to patterns (the fabulously curated online pattern shop)! she's so talented and a lovely friend whose blog is filled with sewing goodies you will not want to miss! and don't miss her newsletters - they are awesome!

you can find all things the train to crazy below:

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thanks for joining in ladies! 

>>> CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL SALLY DRESS PATTERN TOUR <<<

follow along with the whole sally dress pattern tour for inspiration, reviews & giveaways galore!   you can find the sally dress to purchase here in my shop on etsy. thank you for all of your support <3

SEWING || ANANDA PANTS PATTERN REVIEW!

i think i've finally found the perfect pants to satisfy my very clothing sensitive girl! 

the ananda pants from chopstix patterns (aka jenny from the southern institute) are part of the awesome sew fab e-pattern bundle that's on sale right now! you can grab 26 rockin' patterns for the special one week only price of $29.95 (click HERE to buy now)! woot woot!

i've been having a fab time sewing the patterns and the ananda pants didn't let me down. they are sooooo fast! like really fast! no hemming, a simple waistband, i swear it took me longer to cut them out than to sew! now that's my kind of pant!

bonus is my girly has not taken them off! she loves both the pairs i have made her! she even wanted to wear them to bed! that's a great thing in our house! no tears over getting dressed makes me a happy momma! she's got her ananda pants on with our recently made bateau top from aesthetic nest! you can read our review about that pattern here.

 

all the knits in this post are from girlcharlee.com. if you use the coupon code "LUVMOMMY" you can get 10% through till 10/31. so stock up! i've been over the moon happy with my knits from there and the shipping is so reasonable to canada.

want to know more about the awesome sew fab bundle? click below to find out more! or click HERE to buy it now!

SEW FAB E-PATTERN BUNDLE INFO POST

have you started sewing from the sew fab e-pattern bundle yet? have you made the ananda pants? what's your fave knit to sew with at the moment? leave me a comment - i love hearing from you!

SALLY DRESS PATTERN TOUR || LBG STUDIO, EMMYLOUBEEDOO & RAE GUN RAMBLINGS

i am so excited for today's guests! the sally dress pattern tour continues with more amazing dresses!! fun prints, contrasting pockets & lovely textiles!

our first guest is vanessa of lbg studio. i have a crush on lbg studio. her photos just make me swoon. i adore vanessa's aesthetic, the perfect lighting her pics always seem to have, the clean yet warm vibe her site has. it's all good over on lbg studio. her version of sally is adorable! you all know my first sally was an all over print and that was how it was born :) so i'm always happy to see one print be the whole dress - i still heart it! make sure you go to lbg studio to see more gorgeous pics and say hi to vanessa! check out her patterns too!

you can find all things lbg studio below:

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our next guest is emmyloubeedoo....

you know that bimaa sweater that i am obsessed with? well today's guest sara from the blog emmyloubeedoo and the shop loubee clothing is the designer of that pattern! her shop is filled with awesome patterns and if they are anything like the bimaa i'm going to LOVE them. isn't her version of the sally just perfect for fall? i love the solid paired with that gorgeous flower print...and the tights....so. cute!!!! stop on by emmyloubeedoo to read about sara's sally dress & be sure to check out her shop while you are there too!

you can find all things emmyloubeedoo below:

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and our last guest today is rae gun ramblings...

how sweet do these 2 look in their sally dresses? i love that our next guest marissa from raegunramblings made 2 and showed the elbow length sleeve and the sleeveless version! so sweet in that pretty print with bright solid pockets! i love it!  marissa's blog is fun and filled with lots of goodies to check out! you also want to make sure to see her shop as well! it's filled with awesome handmade halloween costumes! she always makes such cool stuff! so make sure you pop on by to see marissa's version & check out her fun blog too!

you can find all things raegunramblings below:

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thanks for joining in ladies! 

>>> CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL SALLY DRESS PATTERN TOUR <<<

follow along with the whole sally dress pattern tour for inspiration, reviews & giveaways galore!   you can find the sally dress to purchase here in my shop on etsy. thank you for all of your support <3

SUMMER SWEATER KNIT ALONG || STARRING YOU!

poolside knit by ryanpagehaas

it's time.....for STARRING YOU!!!! yay! it's my turn to show off some of the awesome sweaters from our 2013 summer sweater knit along!!

i'm always amazed at the amount of sweaters that get knit up during our sskal! it blows my mind. when going in to look at them all i'm just in awe of the talent, skill and overwhelming awesomeness that you all create! it seriously makes me so happy!

knickerbocker tee knit by mamtronic

doing the starring you post is my way of saying thank you for knitting along with me, for chatting, for friendships, for support, for laughter, for shoulders to lean on and for inspiration. all of you who take part in our knit alongs mean so much to me and i hope you enjoy seeing all your hard work in today's post. i wish i could show them all but it would take me a week to put them all together :)

portside knit by knitmish

here's a taste of what was knit up in this years summer sweater knit along starring you!

agnes knit by mamatronic

pomme de pin cardigan knit by kpbailey

featherweight, buckwheat, wispy cardi and sedum knit by urbanizer

ladies classic raglan knit by sewtechnicolor

1. twigs and willows 2. amiga

il grande favorito knit by mamatronic

georgia knit by sdurank

hooray and grace knit by culabrat

sambuca knit by sbnyc

1. blair 2. audrey 3. windswept 4. dragonflies jumper

1. pappilon 2.chocolate stout 3. beatnik 4. paulie

1. grace 2.brick 3. grace 4. boxy

brownstone knit by roxyde

1. paige cardigan 2. chesterfield 3. wispy cardigan 4. peterborough

1. still light tunic 2. chic cables & lace cowl neck 3.lauriel

owelet knit by holycuteness

1. antler cardigan 2. kinsale  3. harry potter sweater 4. owelet

1. wonder years 2. mamacharm 3. leaf and lace 4. organic guernsey

1. nanook 2. striped sweater 3. bailey's irish cream

1. i heart aran 2. ginny's cardigan 3. pioneer

aren't you all amazing!!!! makes me get all teary eyed looking at them. so proud of you all for finishing up your wip's and for making new projects too! yay!!! big hugs to you all, and again, thank you from the bottom of my heart for knitting with me. i heart you all <3

p.s.next week is our HUGE GIVEAWAY so make sure you are signed up!


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SALLY DRESS PATTERN TOUR || BUZZMILLS, MADE WITH MOXIE & ELSIE MARLEY

i'm a proud gemini and today's guest on the sally dress pattern tour are the perfect combination of loud & quiet, and bold & subdued. despite their differences both are equally as awesome! i love how just switching up your fabric pairings completely change the dress! so fun!

first up we have jane from the blog buzzmills. oh gosh...this sally dress above is one of my faves! i love the fabric pairings in this one! a sweet combo of a solid and a gorgeous print! love the print - it's so modern and one i have in my own stash as well as the denim cotton/linen as well! perfection! you can see more of this gorgeous dress over on buzzmills a long with a ton of fabulous content - jane is a sweetheart & her blog is awesome so be sure to check it out today!

you can find all things buzzmills below:

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next up is made with moxie....

fun, fun, fun, fun! that's what our next guests sally dress is all about! jill from the blog made with moxie has whipped up a sally that is so bright, cheery and one that my own girls would looove! i like the bright print paired with the dots for a great contrast! this version is sure to be an eye catcher which is true to jill's style! i adore the made with moxie blog and jill herself. while you're over saying a big hello to jill make sure to check out her rockin' pattern the prefontaine shorts and the just ending selfish sewing week!

you can find all things made with moxie here:

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 next up is elsie marley....

and last, but not least, the lovely meg of elsie marley - one of my favorite blogs and the creator of kids clothes week (that we all LOVE)!! meg has such a wonderful aesthetic that i just adore. i love the simple, and modern solid paired with some fun leggings and shoes with this version of the sally! i want to wear this one! pop on by elsie marley today to see more pics and hear from meg!

you can find all things elsie marley here:

blog || facebook || twitter || ravelry ||  pinterest

thanks for joining in ladies! 

>>> CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL SALLY DRESS PATTERN TOUR <<<

follow along with the whole sally dress pattern tour for inspiration, reviews & giveaways galore!   you can find the sally dress to purchase here in my shop on etsy. thank you for all of your support <3

SEWING || BIMAA SWEATER SEWING PATTERN REVIEW

ok, seriously, i am so addicted to this pattern.  it's the bimaa sweater pattern from lou bee clothing! i have already made 2. i can't stop. i want to make more. 

i want my girly to wear this everyday...haha. that's how much i love sewing it and love her wearing it. sarah (of the blog emmyloubeedoo) has designed such a fun sew that's also a great intro to sewing with knits. it's easy, fast and you get such a fabulous and professional looking result. all my fave things in one pattern!!!

it's also part of the sew fab e-pattern bundle that's on for this week only! you can grab the bimaa sweater along with 25 other fab patterns for the awesome deal of only $29.95! it's a steal if you ask me. you can read more about the bundle sale here.

now...back to the cuteness that is the bimaa top on my girly!

i used this fun print called bunny rabbit silhouette from girl charlee that my little one specifically requested. she loves purple so the bimaa top paired with some newly sewn leggings - the go to patterns leggings from go to patterns in a tribal print from girl charlee (sorry - sold out) made her month. she adores them both and the fits were both spot on. don't look too closely at the leggings though...i know the prints don't perfectly align but so what...lol. i was having so much fun sewing them and was on such a roll i couldn't bear to be finicky that day :) i had a blast and she loves them so it's a win/win. i also really enjoyed the go to leggings as well. so many options! they will be a well  used pattern in our house for sure!

i highly recommend this pattern if you're looking for a great wardrobe staple for both a boy and a girl. the bimaa sweater comes in a hood/shawl and cowl neck version! adorbs! 

|| PATTERN NOTES ||
- fabrics used: top made with bunny rabbit silhouette by girlcharlee.com, leggings made with black ethnic on purple cotton jersey (sold out) from girlcharlee.com
- patterns used: sweater made using the bimaa sweater by loubee clothing, go to leggings from go to patterns.
- modifications: none

looking for some fun knits to use for all the patterns from the sew fab bundle?

use code "LUVMOMMY" for 10% off at girl charlee fabrics till oct. 31st!!!

you can get the bimaa sweater as part of the SEW FAB E-PATTERN BUNDLE on THIS WEEK ONLY! 26 patterns for only $29.95!! wowsa! have fun with it!

have you sewn the bimaa sweater? do you like sewing with knits? let's chat sewing ladies! fill me in on what you've been sewing! coffee's on!

SALLY DRESS PATTERN TOUR || GIRL LIKE THE SEA, SKIRT AS TOP & SEW A STRAIGHT LINE

each day my inbox gets an email with another adorable version of the sally dress. i swear it makes my day! i love seeing all the personal touches and boy do today's guest not dissapoint. 

tara from the blog girl like the sea's is up first. i mean really...how freakin' cute is her kid in those glasses and the dress?! adorable! love the button placket! tara is a friend of mine and she is hilarious, talented and oh so sweet, so please pop on by girl like the sea today and say hello and see more of her sally dress!

next up we have skirt as top....

swoon! how precious does this sally look? kristin of the blog skirt as top is one of my fave people in blog land. i heart her. she's a wonderful and special friend who is awesomely awesome at sewing! i'm so excited she joined in for the tour! so pop on by her blog to see more gorgeous pics of her sally dress and while you are there make sure you look around - her blog is filled to the brim with some wonderful tutorials, film petit, sewing, diy and more!


you can find all things skirt as top here:

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 and we have a third talented stop on the sally tour today.....sabra of sew a straight line....

i just love how sabra's version of the sally dress turned out! she did some fun detail on the pocket tops and also a button placket detail on the bodice! so cute! and just perfect for fall! i started reading sabra's blog this year and love it. she's a wonderful and fantastic sewer and i have a crush on her index of sewing lessons - so much great info in one place! go stop by sew a straight line and show her some luvinthemommyhood love.

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thanks for joining in ladies! 

>>> SALLY DRESS PATTERN TOUR <<<

follow along with the whole sally dress pattern tour for inspiration, reviews & giveaways galore!   you can find the sally dress to purchase here in my shop on etsy. thank you for all of your support <3

SEWING || SEW FAB E-PATTERN BUNDLE SALE!

i've been happily stitching up some awesome and fun patterns for my girls from some great designers that i hope to show you this week!  

best part of it all is that today is the launch of the sew fab e-pattern bundle sale! yay! this seasons bundle is awesome if you ask me! i have only made a few of the patterns and i have tons more to go! there are 26 in total! yessss! so much good stuff!

with school in full swing, christmas coming and the next season of kids clothes week coming up what better time to get sewing. i know i will be! i'm also hoping to get a few things done for me too out of the bundle and that's the best part - there is a great variety of patterns in the bundle. girls, boys, ladies, accessories etc....which means more sewing fun!

you can find all the details about the sew fab e-pattern sale and all the patterns and wonderful designers involved below! i can't wait to show you some of the goodies i've sewn up this week! happy sewing my friends!

Welcome to the Fall and Winter 2013 Sew Fab e-pattern Sale Event!

Last February was the first ever Sew Fab e-pattern Sale and it was so successful and was so well received that Jenny Yarbrough of The Southern Institute, the creator and administrator of the sale, decided to have more!  This sale is bigger and better than the first, with plenty of patterns to get you through the fall and winter (if you live on this side of the hemisphere), and a few warm weather patterns thrown in for those of you who live on the other side of the world.  You'll also find more gender neutral patterns for those of you who are sewing for boys.  And what about you?  Of course there are a few women's patterns thrown in for some selfish sewing too!

Over the past several weeks a lot of behind the scenes planning has taken place to bring you this newest bundle of ePatterns from many of the top established and up and coming online sewing pattern designers.  The result is a bundle of 26 PDF sewing patterns that you're going to love!

For one week only, twenty-six pattern designers have come together to bring you 26 of their best PDF patterns, valued together at well over $2oo.oo, for the incredible price of $29.95!!!  That’s over 80% off of the combined retail value!  Plus you can enter to win a dream of a giveaway with several prize packages from some of your favorite online fabric shops!

For less than $30.00 you will have a library of resources that you can use over and over again.

Now for the good stuff... the PATTERNS!

26 amazing ePatterns from 26 well-known and up and coming designers are instantly accessible to you by PDF download upon purchase of the Sew Fab e-Pattern Bundle.  Here are the patterns that you will receive (click on the links below the images for more  information about each pattern.)

>>> THE PATTERNS <<<

1) Reversible Zippy Hoodie from Kitschy Coo  2) Ananda Pants from CHOPSTIX  3) The Sally Dress from Very Shannon  4) Best Harem Pants from Too Sweets  5) Notebook Slipcover from Gingercake 6) Junebug Dress from Craftiness Is Not Optional  7) Fancy Pants Leggings from Titchy Threads  8) Skinny Jeans from peek-a-boo  9)Pajama Eaters from Sew Fearless  10) Ruffle Dress from Sumo's Sweet Stuff  11) Go To Cape for Women  12) Sadie Grace Nightgown from Seamingly Smitten  13) Vintage V-Neck from Blank Slate Patterns  14) Zermatt Bow Swing Coat from See Kate Sew  15) Tumble Tee from imaginegnats  16) Nituna Jacket from Figgy's  17) Greenpoint Cardigan from Hey June  18) Gathers and Giggles Quilt from Sew Much Ado  19) Billy Car Play Mat and Roll Up from Handmade Therapy  20) Bimaa Sweater from LouBee Clothing,  21) Candy Carousel Dress from Molly Blossom  22) Convertible Clutch from LBG Studio   23) Infinity Sweater from One Girl Circus  24) Undies Pattern from From the Red Kitchen  25) Owl Backpack from The Sewing Loft  26) Ethan Shirt from the Scientific Seamstress

The designers that have joined this sale are experts in their craft.  Each designer has contributed one of their favorite patterns to create a bundle that is sure to please!  Whether you are sewing for your own family or making gifts for others, these are patterns that you will love to use.

If you’ve never sewn with a PDF pattern before, let me tell you how great it is!  After downloading your pattern instructions and your pattern, you will print out the pattern itself, creating pattern tiles, if you will.  Simply tape the tiles together to create the full pattern!  At that point you can cut out the size that you need and pin the paper pattern directly to your fabric, or you can trace the pattern size that you need onto sewing paper or tracing paper and cut it out, saving the paper pattern for later when you need to sew another size.  Pdf patterns are so convenient because you can print them out as many times as you need!

This Sew Fab e-Pattern Bundle is only available for one week and will never be available again!  You can purchase the bundle from September 30th at 8 a.m. EST through October 8th at 8 a.m. EST and there will be no late sales offered.  Due to the nature of the sale there are no refunds.

You don’t want to miss this unique opportunity to purchase a ready made collection of 26 PDF sewing patterns from 26 of the best designers out there! 

The Sew Fab e-Pattern Sale! Sew Much Inspiration right at your finger tips…only $29.95! Get your bundle now!

*Patterns included in the Sew Fab Pattern Bundle are intended for personal use only.  The selling of patterns without designer's permission is prohibited and punishable by law.  Please contact individual designers for licensing requirements if you desire to create and sell clothing from patterns that have been purchased through this sale.
**For answers concerning sale terms and customer service questions, please see the FAQ page.
***This post contains affiliate links.  When you purchase the Sew Fab Bundle through those links I earn a percentage of the sale.  Thank you so much for supporting the Sew Fab Sale!

SALLY DRESS PATTERN TOUR || ALIDA MAKES

isn't the pic above adorable? i was so lucky to have alida from alida makes as one of my testers for the sally dress. i adored her first version so much you can see it in the actual sally pattern too. her daughter is so lovely and the dresses just suit her so well. alida has a great sense of style, fab sewing skills and is a fun and awesome gal. i'm thrilled to have alida as our next stop on the sally dress pattern tour.

please pop on by alida makes to see more awesome pics of her sally dress and give her a warm hello!

SALLY DRESS PATTERN TOUR

follow along with the whole sally dress pattern tour for inspiration, reviews & giveaways galore!   you can find the sally dress to purchase here in my shop on etsy. thank you for all of your support <3

BOOK REVIEW & GIVEAWAY || STITCHED BLOOMS

today's book review is for the new release "stitched blooms: 300 floral, leaf & border motifs to embroider" by author carina envoldsen-harris of the awesome blog "carina's craftblog". this lovely gem of a book is a great addition to any embroidery lovers collection.

i love to sew and knit but i also love to do embroidery! i don't get to do it as much as i'd like to but when i do i really enjoy it! if you're looking for a new embroidery book that is classic and has a good amount of technique and patterns in it this book is for you. from tea towels & luminaries to pincushions and sewing kits there is a project for everyone in it.

my favorite thing about stitched blooms is the beginning. i adored carina's section on color. i think a lot of people get intimidated by color palettes, how to choose them & why and i thought this was a wonderful part of the book. she addresses the following in the beginning of the book:

- basics of color theory, color schemes, and even color exploration exercises! 
- fabrics & thread (caring for your pieces, types of thread, how to use floss etc)
- embroidery tools (love the bit on pattern transfer pieces)
- working with motifs
- embroidery techniques
- great stitch glossary (so cute!) 


i learned a lot and will use this book as a refresher whenever i get some lovely time to pick up my needles and thread. what about you? would you like to win a copy of  "stitched blooms"?

img courtesy of lark crafts

\\ THE PRIZE \\
- one lucky winner will win a copy of "stitched blooms" and a set (7-8) of the author's favorite floss color combos!

\\ HOW TO ENTER \\
- simply leave me a comment telling me why you love embroidery.

\\ THE RULES \\
- you must leave a valid email address in your comment or you will be disqualified.
- giveaway is open until 10/02/2013, midnight, pst.

you can also see the rest of the pretty stitched blooms blog book tour below! there are lots of great posts and chances to win! thanks for having me carina!

 Sept. 16th – Amanda Carestio - www.larkcrafts.com
 Sept. 17th - Lynne - lilysquilts.blogspot.com
 Sept. 17th - Sara Lawson - www.sewsweetness.com
 Sept. 18th - Alicia Rosello - www.elblogdedmc.com
 Sept. 19th - Jessica Crapo - www.running-w-scissors.com
 Sept. 19th - Diane Gilleland - www.craftypod.com
 Sept. 20th - Mollie Johanson - wildolive.blogspot.com
 Sept. 21st - Aina Crescimbeni - www.casandersen.blogspot.it
 Sept. 21st  - Beth Wilson - www.sewmamasew.com
 Sept. 22nd  - APL Creations - http://aplcreations.com
 Sept. 23rd  - Jo Stafferton & Floresita - www.feelingstitchy.com
 Sept. 23rd - Rachel Hobson - averagejanecrafter.blogspot.com/
 Sept. 24th - John Adams - www.quiltdad.com
 Sept. 24th - Aimee Ray - www.littledeartracks.blogspot.com
 Sept. 25th - Jenny Doh - www.crescendoh.com
 Sept. 26th - Hanna Andersson - www.ihanna.nu
 Sept. 26th - Abby Glassenberg - www.whileshenaps.typepad.com
 Sept. 27th – Susie Stubbs - www.flowerpress.blogspot.com
Sept. 27th - Lynne - lilysquilts.blogspot.com

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SALLY DRESS PATTERN TOUR || SUMO'S SWEET STUFF

you see that cuteness above? oh my....swoon! definitely brightened up my dreary rainy friday where i live!

our next guest on the sally dress pattern tour is the oh so sweet summer of the blog "sumo's sweet stuff". summer sews and crafts and her blog is filled with goodies you'll want to whip up! she's such a sweetheart and i adore the versions she's made above. such awesome fabric pairings! i'm so enjoying seeing all the fabric choices for the tour! you know how i love me some cute fabric!!!

so pop on over to "sumo's sweet stuff" and say a big hello to summer today! you can find all things sumo's sweet stuff below:

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 you can find the sally dress to purchase here in my shop on etsy. thank you for all of your support <3

SALLY DRESS PATTERN TOUR || SEWING MAMA RAE ANNA & SEW LIKE MY MOM

today's stop on the sally dress pattern tour are two fabulous ladies! the cuteness just keeps on coming! 

first we have raeanna of the blog "sewing mama raeanna".  she was one of my first testers! i love how her version turned out and adore the bow! you can see more pics of her dress and find out how to make your own bow over on sewing mama raeanna.

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next we have the talented melissa of the blog sew like my mom. melissa is funny, sweet and so talented. make sure you pop by her blog too to see her adorable version of the sally dress.

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you can find the sally dress to purchase here in my shop on etsy.

SALLY DRESS PATTERN TOUR || WELCOME TO THE MOUSE HOUSE

ok, seriously - how cute is this version of the sally dress?

today's lovely guest for our sally dress pattern tour is hayley of the blog "welcome to the mouse house". i first spotted hayley's fabulous sewing skills when she was in season 5 of project run & play and won! i fell in love with her style and have been following her ever since! keep your eyes on her space, this gal is reportedly coming out with her own pattern line soon! i can't wait to see what she comes up with!

pop by welcome to the mouse house to see more adorable pis of her sally dress and show her some mommyhood luv! you can find all things welcome to the mouse house below:

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