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Speaking of sewing for little girls, I just started my first project for my youngest. My very first quilt. Partly due to the inspiration of this wonderful lady. I actually started it a while back, but I scrapped it all last night as it just didn't look like her. I started over last night with a little Innocent Crush loveliness that I feel fits her personality much better. Can't wait to wrap her up in it!

Sorry it's been a while... a little travel for work left me unable to post this past week. But I'm back- Did you miss me?

My eldest daughter is coming into her own VERY specific, fun fashion taste. I love it! Now the challenge is to make things she likes, not things I would like to see her in. One person who I feel meshes her style well with the desires of her little princess is Ashley at Little Blue Boo.

I totally admire her ability to do that. Did you see her amazing work at Project Run and Play? I tell you, her outfits would definitely win first prize with my girls. And as she said, Boo (her girl) was her ultimate judge. Well done Ashley! Thanks for the inspiration.

Jack Lion Debut

Just a little break from the regular posting to let you know that I am married to the sexiest man on earth. Don't believe me? Here he is:

Performing live tomorrow night at The Basement on 8th Ave in Nashville, TN.

If you are breathing tomorrow, this is where you want to be.

Adorable Tutorial!

How completely adorable is this top? Wait until you see the precious girl that it is on... so perfect. Check out the tutorial and pictures of this cute creation here at Craftiness is Not Optional.

Rainbows

Due to the incredibly loving sacrifice of my handsome man, I was able to participate in Rainbow Around the Block this past Wednesday. It is a quilting project run by the incredibly lovely Anna Maria Horner that benefits families in Middle Tennessee who lost their homes/ possessions in the flooding last May. Thanks for a great day and the opportunity to do something beautiful Anna! You can check out the fun pictures up on her blog here.

Once Upon a Thread at No Big Dill!

SO looking forward to this! An entire month of sewing inspired by children's books. LOVE IT!

Oliver + S giveaway!

YIPEEE! In partnership with Made By Rae and Celebrate the Boy, Oliver + S is having a fantastic giveaway! Hop on over to read the great interview with Liesl Gibson and enter to win 3 fantastic patterns.

And did you see the other good news?

There is now a cute Oliver + S book! Little Things to Sew is now available in the Oliver + S shop!