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If you have seen any of my posts, you know that I really love the fun prints that Raspberry Creek Fabrics offers in cotton spandex and french terry. Another reason to appreciate Love Notions patterns is that they have a wide variety of patterns that work great for cotton spandex. I enjoy making the La…

Featuring Love Notions Patterns and Raspberry Creek Fabrics I knew the Love Notions 40% off sale was coming up this week. I also had a big stack of Raspberry Creek Fabrics waiting for me to sew up. And Elise in no way, shape, or form fit in any of her clothes from last year. So,…

Elise and I are so excited to be a part of this year’s Raspberry Creek Fabrics swim tour! The timing of this fabric release is perfect for us to get new swimsuits for Spring Break and Summer Vacation. Elise was happy that this necessitated a visit to our local community Monon Center’s indoor pool to…

I was so excited to get to test the Terra Tunic update by Love Notions Patterns. It was a pattern that I loved to make in the past, but I had to make my own full bust adjusment. Now there is a full bust piece and expanded sizes. I was most excited to try the…

I was so excited when I heard about the new Love Notions Fraser Cardigan. I love Cocoon style cardigans but have a challenging time finding one with a good fit that doesn’t just hang on me. I knew I could count on Love Notions for that. It’s on sale this week for the release. I…

If you are anything like me, you spent most of December and probably November furiously sewing for the holidays. Now that the holidays are over, I am looking for inspiration for some new things to sew for fun. That’s why the Love Notions New Year’s Sale couldn’t have come at a better time. It’s 30%…

I’m so glad that you found your way to my blog. If you are new here from the Love Notions sale and giveaway, I reside in the midwest United States and live with a profound hearing loss. If you came from my Instagram, I shared a bit about the criteria to enter to win the…

I am so excited about this Arlington Sweater by Love Notions. I was hoping that Tami would come out with a classy turtleneck pattern and she did not disappoint. I made so many of these in testing. There are several great sleeve options, but I was enamored with this long puff sleeve. It has a…

I’m so proud of this girl! Oliver + S patterns is featuring her on their blog today and her process of making her dad their Metro Tee. https://oliverands.com/community/ If you aren’t familiar with Oliver + S, they make very great quality patterns. Many are suitable for beginners but all have beautiful details and professional finishing.…