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I have been very busy sewing summer clothes for the grandkids and as usual prefer to sew Farbenmix or Ottobre patterns. The fit is the best for...
This is a large applique butterfly design. You may skip the applique part if you don’t want to do that and just sew the design directly onto...
I have just received permission from Bryden Shiells to post this design for free for our special friends. Bryden is the widow of artist Bill Shiells who...
I don’t know whether you have noticed, but there is a Free Design section on the top of the home page. Just click on it to find...
Our daughter, Kristy, just graduated from RN school and we are thrilled. As part of her graduation present I made her a Trifecta purse. Her choice of...
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In honor of autism awareness month, I am going to be posting some designs related to Autism Spectrum Disorders. Our oldest grandson has been diagnosed with Asperger’s...
I cannot deny it – I LOVE sewing for the grands. I like to always use a new technique – learn something different. My latest creations have...
I had a LOT of fun making this dress. And Saarah just couldn’t wait for it to be done. Here are some photos. Most of the designs...
Have any of you enjoyed the Farbenmix patterns but found them to be rather expensive? I just found out that there is a yahoo group for group...
With the help of an online sewing friend, I found a great site for reasonably priced children’s fabrics, including flannels by famous makers such as Kaufman. If...
Here is another Farbenmix Dress I just finished. It has a little kitty appliqued on it from Designsbyjuju.com. I also added a couple of flowers from lynniepinnie.com...
I have had sew much fun making another dress for S. It all started out with a pair of leggins I found at Gymboree on sale. These...
One of our grandsons has been diagnosed with Asperger’s. We always knew that he was “different” – very bright, very emotional, prone to temper tantrums, sensory issues,...
I haven’t written in a while – have been very busy with watching children, making Christmas gifts and getting the house ready for the holidays. I have...
We have had and continue to have illness at our house and it’s been hard to get anything done, whether cleaning the house, cooking, or sewing for...
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