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Heavy On The Links
Finally, yesterday felt like spring! With temperatures nearing 70, there was no way that I could be kept inside, so my mom and I headed out shopping. Aside from some fun baby items that we bought as well as some Easter goodies from William-Sonoma, I managed to pick up Martha Stewart's new cookie book
While we're on the subject of Martha, did anyone catch her show yesterday? Emily Martin from Inside a Black Apple was on and created one of her adorable dolls. If you've been wanting to make one for yourself, here's your chance - check out the template available online. While you're there, you can check out the cookie recipe of the day (from her new book) - today's - Chocolate Mint Sandwiches.
I just have to share my excitement..... I WON! Lisa of U-Handbag recently held a contest where you could win a basket style kit and my name was pulled! I'm excited to receive my kit and get started (stay tuned for those posts!) in the mean time, I'm contemplating making her Oilcloth Backpack - now to find some cute Oilcloth!
Did you recently purchase Butterick 5173 only to find out that it's been recalled? If you purchased your version in a store, read here for details on how to get yourself a corrected copy (plus a See & Sew pattern coupon to cover postage costs). [link via Sharon Sews]
Speaking of patterns, Kwik Sew is now making available every pattern they've created! The downside, although 40 years of patterns are available, you've got to know what you're looking for - Kwik Sew will not be releasing a pattern catalog.
If you browsed through or own Betz White's book Warm Fuzzies
Craft Gossip's March Indy Craft Giveaway!
I think everyone has been blogging about this lately, but heck, what's one more post? DIY Style's Vodcast has started again! While you're there, be sure to enter their sewing machine giveaway!
Get ready for April Fools by submitting your "cool & funky & foolish works" (with an April Fool theme, of course) to Dabbled.
Spring Knitty is up (and I'm in love with these socks)!
I've been stalking the Sewing Stars website ever since she announced she was putting an Elephant kit in her store!
Speaking of stuffies - If I had the time, I'd make this Sun Conure for Bret.... he was ocne bit by one and has had hostile feelings toward the breed ever since - this might get him over his resentment.
If you've always wanted to design your own fabric, here's your chance. Spoonflower is looking for input on creating custom fabric printing - fill out this survey and share your opinions! [link via Burda Style]
Previous Comments
[1] On Mar-12-2008, sharon wrote:I really like your link posts - most of them I would never have heard of if you didn't post the links. I sure wish Kwik Sew had an archive of patterns - I'd browse just to see what caught my attention :-)
Congrats on winning the bag kit - talk about lucky!
[2] On Mar-13-2008, Rachel Boothe wrote:
I just found your blog and I LOVE it. When I first learned to sew 8.5 years ago I started with smocking and sewing baby stuff. I am really enjoying looking at all the baby stuff you are making. Then I began sewing for myself which I what I pretty much exclusively do now. I still consider myself to be somewhat of a beginner because I have no idea how to draft my own patterns. I basically just buy patterns and fit them to myself as I go. I love to look at sewing blogs and always hear about the Burda World of Fashion Magazine. Do you think a subscription to that magazine would be a wise investment for me? Are the patterns too difficult to make?