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Monday, February 20, 2012

.:Giveaway & Review - Peek-A Boo Pattern Shop:.

I love sewing. We all know this. I’ve kind of been on a pattern buying kick lately. I just want to buy up patterns all over the place and sew the day away while my children play quietly in the other room.

Okay, so maybe that is just a fantasy. But I have been buying patterns lately, and can’t wait to start putting them to use. Amy, from Peek-A-Book Pattern Shop and Naptime Crafters recently contacted me about reviewing on of her patterns. I was so excited to try out the Madeline Tutu Jumper. Something about girls, tulle, and general fluffiness just makes me happy!

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Don’t you think the Harpster is rocking the tutu?

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I have to say, this pattern was wonderful! The instructions were clear as can be, and super easy to follow. Plus, it also helped me tackle on of my sewing fears: sewing with tulle! And guess what? It wasn’t hard at all!

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I love how the pattern has a lining for the jumper part of the dress. I just think it gives it a nicer finishing touch, and I’m glad I learned how to do that now.

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Another thing I love about this pattern is that it is versatile – it can be worn with baby legs and a long sleeved shirt, like Baby H did, or short sleeves or tanks in the summer time!

Peek-A-Boo Pattern Shop offers TONS of great patterns. I almost did the Harper dress (which would have been so fitting!)


I think this Pyper ruffle cardi is absolutely adorable!


Rompers are one of my favorite things on little girls in the summer time, so this Retro romper would be perfect!


This Sweetheart halter is, well, sweet!


There are also tons of shoe patterns; aren’t these cowboy boots adorable!


I have just barely scratched the surface, sharing some patterns. There are tons more to look at, and trust me, you’ll have a tough time not wanting to buy them all up!

Today, Amy is generously offering to giveaway a winner a five pack of patterns from the Peek-A-Boo Pattern Shop. Five! I’m totally jealous!

Sunday, February 19, 2012

.:Market Yourself Monday–Bustle Skirt, 1st Edition:.

Happy Monday!

Did you all have a good weekend? Ours was a little quiet, and a little lazy, and it was pretty nice.

So, before I made this version of the bustle skirt that you are all familiar with, there was actually a first edition. I never ended up posting it because I didn’t want it to conflict with my post on Riley Blake’s Cutting Corner's College. It is pretty similar, just used ruffle fabric instead of manually making ruffles.

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I’ll share the full tutorial tomorrow!

Now it’s time to see what you’ve been working on! Last week, the most viewed link was this Valentine’s Party from A Pumpkin & A Princess.


In case you are a newer reader, the rules here are pretty loosey goosey. Link up tutorials, crafts, recipes, giveaways, shops – whatever goes, as long as it’s appropriate! Market Yourself!

This week I’m trying have two linky lists: one for food and one for everything else. I’m not going to go through and delete you if you put it in the wrong spot, but try to remember!

I’ve got another giveaway headed your way later. Yahoo!

Get your link on!
Linking up here:

Saturday, February 18, 2012

.:Showcase Saturday:.

First of all, can I just give a huge birthday shout out to this wonderful lady?

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That’s my mom, or Grandma Z (or Gramz as my oldest calls her). She’s super fun, super talented, super beautiful, and a fantastic mom, friend, and grandma. I owe her my love of Diet Coke, my knowledge and love of sewing, my appreciation for musicals, and lots of good memories. Happy Birthday Mom!

You guys. Seriously. I can’t believe how many links we had this week! We are getting close to 500. 500! Wow! I had a great time last nite looking through them all. Love it!

Before I share some of the links that caught my eye, can I ask a question?

Would you prefer if I had two separate linky lists? One for food and one for everything else? Or should I leave it all as one? Too much of a hassle to have two? Or nice to have them separated?

Weigh in so I know for Monday!

Time for some showcasing!













Be sure to grab a featured button if I showcased your idea today!

Before you head out to enjoy your weekend, please leave me a quick comment with what you think about my linky party question.

See you on Monday for another party!
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