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Today we have the ever talented Elsa from La Casa Cactus sharing her version of the Button Up Top with us.  Love it!!! So tell me, what are your favorite fabrics for Button Ups?  Crisp cotton, supple shirtings, cozy flannel??  I'm a big fan of chambray but have also been considering a dressier button up in rayon....so many options, so little time!!! Keep following along on the blog tour, and don't forget to grab your pattern for just $6.50!!!  Check out all the stops of the tour: Violets and Jewels 10/17 La Casa Cactus 10/18 Lunatiek 10/19 Kathy's Kwilts and More 10/19 Stitches By...

I am so excited to chat a bit about the Tidewater tee with you all today! I had amazing testers on this pattern and without them it would not have been possible at all.  These testers went above an beyond - many sewing up 3 or more tops, and constantly looking for ways to help me improve the pattern and instructions so that they would be easy to follow for even the most novice seamstress.  As their pictures flooded in, I got the idea that it would probably be helpful for people to see how the pattern changes depending on...

We all have a favorite pattern - you know the one you go to when you've lost your 'sew jo', the one that every time you wear it you just feel AWESOME, and the one you have made enough times that you no longer have to reference the instructions.   Well, for me this year, that pattern has been The Magnolia.  Magnolia tops, Magnolia tunics, Magnolia dresses - I've made, worn, and love them all. But all the ones I've made so far are really for fall and winter, so it was about time that I hacked it for summer...

Welcome to the Amuse Boho Homecoming tour!!! Fabric from our sponsor: The Fab Clique The Amuse Boho was first produced exclusively for One Thimble Magazine, and after a three month stint in Australia, she is coming home to Winter Wear Designs. It is possible you have never seen this pattern - and if so... oh girl, are you in for a treat!!!  It is possible you've seen the pattern and all the awesome tester images... Just wait, this week is going to be filled with new takes, modifications, and inspiration. It is possible that you are already in love with...

Hey, Hey, Hey, how excited are you about school starting back!?!??!  Ok, I realize that some of you are half way through your school year, or that you are one of the lucky few with year round school.  But here in the North Eastern part of the good ol' USA I am counting down the days until all three of my babies go to school - and 2 of those are starting full day Kindergarten - WOOOHOOOOO!!!!  But that count down also means, that my count down to back to school clothing is ON! We had a thread in the...