Capturing the magic of childhood, one stitch at a time
Capturing the magic of childhood, one stitch at a time
Pattern Testing
We love pretty jammies around here. The new Flora Nightgown from Violette Field Threads did not disappoint! In the interest of moving little bro up to the toddler bed, my daughter recently inherited my childhood bed. She feels so grown up and fancy, and of course pretty pajamas that match the bedding made her first night in the new bed …
Project Run and Play
I had two goals for competing on Project Run and Play. Goal number one was to make it past week one, which was no small feat given the talent level of my fellow designers! Goal number two I figured was totally off the table, but that was to make it to week 4. And here I am!! I’m still pinching …
Project Run and Play
I am so so SO grateful to all of you who voted and helped me make it to week 3!! I seriously would not be here without your support and votes. So hugs all around! 🤗🤗🤗 And make sure you vote for this week on the Project Run and Play blog so I can show you week 4!!! This week, …
Project Run and Play
I am so, so, SO excited to be moving on to week 2! Thank you so much to everyone who voted for me in round one! It was a tough choice; these ladies are beyond talented!! Go here to vote on the week 2 designs 😄😄😄 The week two theme was: Super Hero and Heroines Every kid has a hero …
Pattern Testing
The update for Violette Field Threads’ Ellie skirt is just to die for! You know me, I LOVE tulle and special occasion everything. If it can be fancy, it WILL be fancy ! This pattern used to be named the Ellie skirt and only had a knee length option. The update includes this gorgeous full length option, and changed the …
Pattern Testing
First summer sew of the season! The new Tinsley dress from Violette Field Threads is right on trend. A simple V neck, full button down front, and look at those adorable knot pockets! 😍😍 I seriously *just* made a dress in this exact pattern for my sister like last week. But that is another post! 😉 I’m definitely in a …
Pattern Testing
I LOVE the look of TuTu du Monde dresses. They are just so decadent and fluffy and detailed and I want all of them!! Violette Field Threads released a mini collection of dance wear inspired dresses and Leo’s in February and I KNEW I needed every pattern. The Stella dress is hands down my favorite pattern in this collection. It …
Pattern Testing
I love a quick summer dress, and Blake checks all those boxes! No closures ✔ Breezey design ✔ Unique details ✔ I’m super into elastic waists this summer. They are easy to sew, easy to wear, and Mini Me loves them too! I let her choose the fabric for this test and she made an awesome choice with this floral …
Pattern Testing
The last releases of the summer for Violette Field Threads comes to us from the fantastic Maya Carithers. The Sutton blouse, and Remi shorts are adorable together, or with other patterns in the VFT catalogue. These adorable paper bag shorts are perfect for super hot August days and will flow right into our back to school wardrobe. They have a …