Changing Times
Has anyone noticed I’ve been a bit MIA lately? I have a good reason for it, I promise! Yup, we’ve listed our house for sale so I’ve literally been spending every. spare. moment. (and some un-spare...
View ArticleFlip This Pattern :: September Showcase
It’s been killing me to have to wait to tell you that I am participating as a designer for Frances Suzanne’s Flip This Pattern September Showcase! September Showcase will highlight ten designs by...
View ArticleSew Ready to Play :: Alpha Bandits
Today I’m over at I’m Feelin’ Crafty participating in Louise’s Sew Ready to Play series with a quick project and introducing a fun game which holds a special place in my heart! You really gotta go see...
View ArticleSewing for Kindergarten!
The big day has come and I’ve proudly sent my oldest daughter Arden off into the wilds to become a “school-ager” as the kids at her Preschool refer to the honored pack of kids who make the trek out to...
View ArticleSeptember Showcase :: Serendipity Swing Coat
It’s my turn to play the reviewer (reviewist?) for a pattern for September Showcase! I jumped at the chance to try the Serendipity Swing Coat by Destri at Sewlosophy. I did a mild flip of the...
View Article#SewYourStyle :: Cozy Cakes Backpack
You’ve heard that September is National Sewing Month, right? Jo-Ann is celebrating by asking you to #SewYourStyle and create a non-quilted, non-traditional project using quilting fabrics. They’ve...
View ArticleSew Many Books :: Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon
Today I’m participating in Emily from Nap Time Creations’ series Sew Many Books where we are creating looks inspired by our favorite children’s stories. One of our girls’ very favorite books is Stand...
View ArticleA Sewing Journey :: Negroni
This post is a long time coming. Like, almost exactly a year. I started this sewing journey to make a Negroni shirt last October but while preparing the pdf pattern, I “trimmed” part of my left...
View ArticleHandcrafted for Quilt Market + A Giveaway!
I am giddy with excitement to share something fun I’ve been working on! I got the chance to play with some wonderful fabrics from Andover Fabrics to display at the International Quilt Market in...
View ArticleHandcrafted Giveaway Winner!
Congratulations to Brenda M – you’re the winner of three 1-yard cuts of Alison Glass Handcrafted for Andover Fabrics! Check your e-mail! And here’s my little dress on display in Andover’s booth!...
View ArticleSunday Picnic Dress Tour
Nothing like a pattern tour to start me back into the swing of things, right? I’m happy to be sewing up Suz’s most recent pattern, the Sunday Picnic Dress and sharing with you today. It was...
View ArticleHow to Pattern Match
Here’s a quick tutorial on how I pattern match on my sewing projects. Whether across a seam or across a piece like a pocket, the steps I use are the same. All it takes is a little bit of patience...
View ArticleA Very Betty Week
If you’re a child of the 80′s, you may be familiar with the term “Betty” which refers to something that is beautiful, or a “hottie”. That definition seems very appropriate for the two patterns I’m...
View ArticleBetty Skirt Pattern Tour
I’ve had the immense pleasure of meeting two-thirds of the talented ladies who blog for Shaffer Sisters. Scary and Al met up with Lauren Dahl and I and a larger group of sewing bloggers the evening...
View ArticleBecause It’s All About the Bags…
Because it’s all about the bags, ’bout the bags, ’bout the bags… Sorry, I just couldn’t resist it one more time. Because this Pattern Parcel is all about the bags! Barcelona Bag and Wallet by Pat...
View ArticleCyber Monday Sale!
I’m having my own little celebration of Cyber Monday at Jennuine Design: Just click over to the pattern store and shop away! The post Cyber Monday Sale! appeared first on A Jennuine Life.
View ArticleGiveaway Day!
I’m participating in Sew Mama Sew’s Giveaway Day with your choice of patterns from my shop. I’ll make it easy and just ask for you to comment with your favorite sewing technique to enter. I’d love it...
View ArticleSewing to Sell :: Book Review and Giveaway
Have you ever wished you could travel in time and give your past self something? Well, that’s the case for me with this book by Virginia Lindsay, Sewing to Sell. Sewing to Sell is a book for anyone...
View ArticleThe Twelve DIYs of Christmas for Michael Miller Fabrics
Well, I’m finally unpacked enough to unbury my sewing machine and cutting table! I’m pleased to be able to participate in Michael Miller’s Twelve DIYs of Christmas with a cute and cozy project I made...
View ArticleGiveaway Winners!
The copy of Sewing to Sell goes to Michelle Smith, who said “I would most like to learn how to keep track of sales, cost of goods and more.” And the winner of the free Jennuine Design pattern for...
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