Peony Patterns Gardenia Dress {Release}

Peony Patterns has a new dress out, and it's just gorgeous! I had initially planned on NOT sewing up a Gardenia Dress in time for the release, but the day before the launch, I decided to get sewing on one. In chiffon. Because that is how I roll. Gardenia is Carlie Di Cecco's first design…

Jalie Florence Dress for Minerva

As soon as I saw this striped viscose fabric, I KNEW it had to be a shirt dress! Truth is, I've been wanting a striped shirt dress for years now, but never had the chance to make one. Jalie Florence caught my eye, and after scouring some Instagram versions for inspo, I set to work!…

Duchess & Hare Junebug for Minerva

A few months ago, my eldest daughter was helping me peruse Minerva when she spotted this cupcake print on poplin. She HAD to have it and she HAD to have it in a Junebug, because of course, if you have a cupcake fabric, you must have a dress with an apron to go with it!…

Happy Birthday Peony Patterns!

To celebrate Peony Patterns' first birthday, I thought I'd whip up an Ivy Dress for my youngest in this adorable cupcake poplin from Minerva! My eldest actually picked this one out quite a few months ago and so I did make her something too, but since I had leftovers, I put them to use for…

All About Pre-Reading! {Review}

This year I decided to try something new with my youngest: All About Reading: Pre-Reading. I'd initially planned to just have her use various workbooks and participate in our daily storytimes, but this little one was desperate to "do school," so I thought I'd give a published curriculum a shot! We have used All About…

RightStart Math Sale & Some Favorites

Hi friends! It's that time of year again where I start thinking "I really should have worked out my curriculum last month but at least it's not August YET." For those who HAVE been procrastinating on your math curriculum though, have no fear! RightStart have released a new coupon code and it expires July 11,…

Mommy & Me for Fabric Mart

I'm back on the Fabric Mart blog today with a couple of outfits for me and my girls, all using some pretty Italian designer crepe! I ventured out of my pattern comfort zone too, and finally tried my hand at a True/Bias pattern! I used the Roscoe Dress for me, and since I had so…

Polkadot Periwinkle Dress & Top for Minerva

A few months ago, Minerva sent me some gorgeous Lady McElroy Viscose Jersey in this fantastic bright pink with black polkadot print. I knew it would make a perfect big swishy dress for my eldest, but then after it arrived, she decided she hated it. Black polkadots, apparently, were not acceptable. Anyways, after I offered…

Peony Patterns Honeysuckle Dress {Release} for P&B Textiles

I'm so excited to share my Honeysuckle Dress with you today! This is a project I actually made over a month ago now, so it's been a bit hard to keep it locked away! When my daughter picked out this gorgeous Arabesque quilting cotton from P&B Textiles, my plan was to make her a Peony…

Itch to Stitch Nittany Top {Release}

A new sew for me! Minerva recently gifted me some gorgeous crepe fabric, and when I saw the tester call for the Itch to Stitch Nittany Top, I just knew it would be a perfect match! This particular top features an optional keyhole neckline, cup sizes, pleated round neckline, short sleeves, partial front lining, optional…