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My first Wiksten Dress!

So, there’s been this top that’s been going around the blogsphere that’s pretty popular to make, called the Tova. It’s really adorable, and I’ve seen a ton of examples, but the pattern price was steep, like $30 and that was because the designer, Jenny had to hand-draw each pattern. Then sometime around two weeks ago,
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This is Madness!

Mug rug madness, not “No, this is Sparta!” (btw, I don’t know where that comes from, but I’ve seen it referenced many times on a website called My Life Is Average) Anyway, I somehow came across a link for Mug Rug Madness -most likely on Flickr, I really need to start paying attention to how
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Gnomish Gneedlebook

Last Sunday, I was able to get Jeff to say yes to buying a pair of snap pliers. I’m going to cloth diaper Oscar, and I’ve been thinking about making and eventually selling my own cloth diapers. And I felt that a pair of snap pliers would help with this. Well, since I haven’t actually
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Castle Improv- From Snack Mat to Pillow

As you’ll eventually see, I’ve got a few favorite fabric designers.. one of which is the amazing Lizzy House. I had the honor of meeting her this past December, and I think she’s absolutely down to earth and super cool.. she’s one of those people I could see myself being friends with; however, I don’t
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