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  • How to Patchwork an Old Pair of Jeans

    How to Patchwork an Old Pair of Jeans

    August 14, 2023 / No Comments

    These are my favorite jeans. Which was a huge problem when I stuck my entire foot through a tiny hole and ripped it down the leg. UGH. This is why I’m sharing today’s post on How to Patchwork an Old…

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  • Sewing Review: Double Oven Mitt, No Pattern, From Scratch

    Sewing Review: Double Oven Mitt, No Pattern, From Scratch

    August 7, 2023 / No Comments

    If you can’t tell, from my lack of posts, it’s been kind of crazy in my personal life this past month. On the bright side, I have tons of sewing and travel posts to catch you up on! Starting with…

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  • Sunday Routine: Blogging, Meal Planning, Meal Prep, & Sewing

    June 26, 2023 / No Comments

    Hello Hello, my darling blogging friends! I got the idea for this post while looking at my Meal Plan at the grocery store. As you guys know, my friend, Shanna, is a close book blogging friend but she’s been into…

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  • 37 Years Around the Sun & 37 Things You Didn't Know About Me

    10 Free Sewing Patterns for Summer

    June 19, 2023 / 1 Comment

    With Summer just around the corner, I’m determined to get at least 1 dress drafted and made before July. I love sewing in the summertime because I like summer clothing more than I do any other season. Making sun dresses,…

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  • 38 Years Around the Sun & Goals for the Next Year

    June 8, 2023 / 6 Comments

    Hello, my darling friends! This week is my birthday week! I have spent 38 years on this Earth and, though I don’t feel old, I know I am to some. It’s a strange feeling, to get older. The most significant…

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  • 5 Things I'm Loving Right Now

    This Year’s Spring Bucket List

    April 6, 2023 / No Comments

    Spring has finally sprung and I couldn’t be more excited! The sun is shining (sometimes), the birds are chirping (mostly crows), and my allergies are in full swing (a lot of tears and sneezing). In all seriousness though, there’s a…

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  • How to Shop For Vintage Sewing Patterns at the Thrift Store

    March 27, 2023 / No Comments

    You can find a lot of amazing “finds” at the thrift store. I do most of my kitchen, decor, and book shopping there. It’s also a great place to pick up well-loved hobbies, for a great price. When I first…

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  • Handmade Wardrobe Goals for Spring

    March 23, 2023 / 1 Comment

    Hello, my darlings! I have so many plans for Spring this year that I can hardly contain myself. Spring is when I start to feel like myself again. My creativity comes back, my seasonal depression subsides and I fill my…

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  • Handmade Goals for Winter 2023

    January 9, 2023 / 1 Comment

    This past October, I took up knitting in my spare time. I was expecting to be rotten at it because I grew up crocheting. However, once I got the hang of it, it slaughtered my anxiety! All my stress seemed…

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  • 5 Handmade Gifts Your Friends & Family Will Actually Want

    5 Handmade Gifts Your Friends & Family Will Actually Want

    December 6, 2022 / No Comments

    I’m giving myself a pat on the back right now because we’re on blogmas day 6 and I’m crushing it. I bet I just jinxed myself! As you guys know, one of my favorite hobbies is sewing. It’s something I…

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