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Do you love fabric as much as I do?  I love walking up and down the isles of the fabric store and running my fingers along the brightly colored bolts of fabric as I take in the textures and my mind...

Welcome my good friend Pam of Pam Maulden Photography.  She is here to share some photography tips to help you get the most out of your photo...

Hi, it's me, Lindsey Essary.  I am the designer/owner of Ellie and Mac Sewing Patterns. As you might have noticed by browsing my pattern store, I am all about encouraging girls and women to realize...

Do you love opening that store flyer you get in the mail to see which of the pattern companies will be the featured $1 sale patterns at your local fabric store?  I do!  I wanted to pass on that exc...

The Aubrey Twirl Dress Sewing Pattern was one of my very first designs.  I named it lovingly after my first born daughter who just turned 16 this year! I am still reeling from how fast the time has...

Nursing moms love wearing stylish dresses as well and no longer want to be contained to wearing frumpy blouses or HAVING to wear nursing aprons, so they don't expose themselves to the world. That's...

Wow!  What a fun week we had!  The Fall In Love Sweater Pattern for women started it off on Tuesday with a bang.  Did you fall in love with this cozy sweater yet?  I loved seeing all the tester cre...

Have you heard? The new Stay Cozy Jacket Pattern is now able to be yours ALL yours!!  This pattern makes a fantastic cozy cardigan or jacket for you to wear this fall. It even makes a fabulous

Unfamiliar with how to trim your pattern pages?! No worries - here is a short video on how to trim your pattern pages and ensure that your 1"x1" test square is accurate. Also reviewed with taping y...

I fell in love with Euro Girls Boutique Fabric Company about 5 years ago. I was new to sewing knit boutique dresses and was looking for quality knits to use since I couldn't find any locally. From ...

Guest Blogger Michelle Ryan created this fun tutorial using the Be Smart Jumper Pattern...

Have you ever wondered how to add adorable appliques to your dresses without having to take the plunge and buy your own embroidery machine? Here is a video I made to show you...

The Hip Hop Romper is a hit!  I am loving all the customer pictures that are being shared...

Come check out the newest group of Wacky Wednesday patterns...

Gotta say, I love Wacky Wednesday $1 Pattern sale.  I love getting to offer you the excitement that I used to get when I received the flyers from the local fabric stores...

This whimsical pattern is perfect for making up a casual summer top or into a special occasion masterpiece...

Does your little one have personality all her own? Does she love to live her life out loud?  If so, this top is for her!  It has lots of fun options to...