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The 12 Days Of Christmas: Day 6, Getting Wild with the FREE Animal Scarf

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The 12 Days Of Christmas: Day 6, Getting Wild with the FREE Animal Scarf

Can we tell that this was my year for cuteness... and unicorns, HA!  You can ask my elves about my original mood board for the 12 days of Christmas, I think 70% of it was unicorn inspiration. These animal scarves are the perfect scarf for anyone on the go.  No fancy knot tying skills required!!!  If your kids are like mine, they can't tie a scarf, or keep one on that is supposed to wrap around them.  Infinity scarves stay on, but Beckett wears glasses and with all Mack's hair, those are jsut a disaster waiting to happen on any given...

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Easy Teacher Gifts with FREE Cut File

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Easy Teacher Gifts with FREE Cut File

If you are anything like me, the days are passing by much faster than you have time to absorb them or accomplish the things you needed to.  My kids have 4 days of school left, and mama had a list of 400 things to do before that last day of school arrives. One thing I'm less stressed about though this year is teacher's gifts.  Partialy becasue I am no longer the new kid to the rodeo in the world of teacher gifts, but also because I have learned that teachers are happy to know they are loved and appreciated.  Cards,...

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Magnolia Sew&Tell: Free Magnolia 18inch Doll Dress Pattern

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Magnolia Sew&Tell: Free Magnolia 18inch Doll Dress Pattern

It is Freebie Friday - and today's Freebie is the Magnolia Doll pattern.  This pattern is designed for 18inch Dolls and is such a quick sew.  Plussssssss I will be releasing a Girl's Magnolia in 2017, so very soon you can having matching mommy, daughter and dolly.  WOHOOO!!!  Get your Code in the Winter Wear Designs Fun Group for this free pattern. So head over to the WinterWearDesigns Fun group to grab your free doll pattern code.  And don't forget that your Magnolia entries are due by Monday morning 8am EST. #magnoliasewandtell 

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Take Measurements - thank me later!

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Take Measurements - thank me later!

As you are sewing for back to school, don't forget this very important step in the process - TAKE MEASUREMENTS!!! It seams so basic, but this one step will save you tears and frustration down the road. Beckett just keeps growing  - everywhere.  Last year I was making him a size 7 with 5 length, this year I am making a 10 width with 8 length.  Yep - that is the size for my 5 year old!  But I wouldn't have realized without taking his measurements.  Mack on the other hand was up to a full 7 by last Christmas,...

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