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Fabrics-Store Review

I almost exclusively sew with either cotton or linen. I like the breezy fabrics, they are great for the Texas heat. Cotton is easy (and often cheap) to come by, but linen is a different story. Until I found fabrics-store.com. I actually found the site because someone on YouTube and mentioned that they had free sewing patterns. So I went to check it out and eventually started looking through their linens as…

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A Very Vintage Christmas

I’m back! And already thinking of Christmas… in October. But, it isn’t too early to start thinking about it. It seems to sneak up on me every year. One of my favorite traditions my husband and I started is hosting an annual Christmas dinner party with our friends. It is hard to believe that this year will be our fourth one! That very first year was stressful trying to find all of…

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Sewing Machines

I sometimes get asked about what sewing machine I use. The answer is the Brother SE600. I’ve already done a post about the machine here a while back, but I wanted to give an update and show some similar machines. The reason I bought this machine is that it does both sewing and embroidery. I bought it for around $400, which is only a little more than a new sewing machine would…

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DIY Bow Plates

I fell in love with Vista Alegre’s Ruban Blue over two years ago and have been pining for it every since. However, it is vintage so there is a limited number of stock in this world. And it has recently become pretty popular so more people are buying up these rare pieces. I’ve dreamed of a set of blue bow plates but haven’t been able to get the real deal. Then, being…

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Monogrammed Belt Bag

I fell for it. I stayed away from the trend for as long as I could, but I have a vacation coming up and this is so terribly convenient. But of course I had to make the bag a little more “me” so I added some sparkly and my monogram, obviously. Happy crafting!…

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Home Decor

Guest Wifi Sign

I’ve been trying to make our guest room a little cozier and decided to make a wifi sign so that guests don’t have to ask us! And since I already designed it, I thought why not offer it up to anyone who wants the design for free To edit it you just need a free Canva account and visit this link. Enjoy!…

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Scalloped Quilts

Quilts are the best way to sleep in the southern summers. They provide the comfort of a comforter without the unnecessary heat. I love the look of scalloped quilts and I have found so many that I want to share in case you’re in the market for one! Ours is this one from Overstock (pictured above) The Quilt Options Here are some others I like and have been eyeing, click the arrows…

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Nap Dress Tutorial

Alright you all have been asking, so I did it. A nap dress sewing tutorial. This dress is self drafted off of measurements so no pattern required! I do believe beginners can do it, so don’t be afraid to give it a go! Step 1: Measuring Your Body You need two measurements: the fullest part of your bust and how long you want your dress to be. Step 2: Cutting out the…

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Random Hosting Favorites

There are a few things I’ve collected over the years that are so helpful but I feel like I don’t see people talking about them enough. So this post is dedicated to those random things that don’t have a spotlight anywhere else on this blog, but deserve some love! Clear Museum Gel This clear museum gel is amazing for keeping things in place. I’m a generally anxious person, and the thought of…

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Amazon Sewing Favorites

Click any of the items above to shop my favorite sewing supplies from Amazon! This post contains affiliate links. By purchasing from these links you will not pay more, but I receive a small commission to help me continue this blog.…

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