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Spring Challenge

With all that is going on, it seems we seamstresses are essential and our skills valued. I, like many others, have been making masks. It’s a great way to be a helper, as Mr. Roger’s mom would call those who tried to help in times …

Sewing & Stitchery Expo is 1 week away!

I’m so excited for the Sew Expo! The Expo has something for everyone! We’ve got special classes for new sewists and those interested in supporting beginning creators in their life. You can feel comfortable in almost any classes at Expo – no matter what your skill …

Wrap-up and a Winner

Well, that’s a wrap! It was so lovely to see all the reviews and projects from Me & My 18″ Doll book during the blog tour! Thank you to all the bloggers and readers who participated. I’ve chosen a winner using random generator and the …

Blog Tour: Me & My 18″ Doll

Hello and welcome to last and final stop on the Me & My 18” Doll book blog tour! It has been so great to see all the things the other bloggers posted, projects and reviews. I’m grateful for each of them and to all of …

Me & My 18″ Doll Book Launch Party

I’m hosting a virtual Launch Party for my new book, Me & My 18″ Doll, on Facebook. Join my Avery Lane Pattern Sewing Group to participate and enter for your chance to win some fun prizes! Prizes will include: 4 fabric bundles of the Rosewood …

Bonus Pattern released

The Me & My 18″ Doll book’s blog tour starts today, with the release of the first bonuc pattern! All the patterns for both girl and dolls are included in the book. You can make some amazing holiday gifts this year with the patterns from …

Tutorial: Fast and Easy Pleats

How to make pleats faster and easier using a plastic fork! I’ve created my first youtube video tutorial (please be kind–I promise to improve as I make more videos 🙂 ) Enjoy! ~Erin

Color Me Happy a New Pattern Released

What colors make you feel happy? Color Me Happy Dress for 18″ dolls is a modern dress, with stunning details. It’s a great opportunity to choose your favorite color combination and sew them into a pretty dress. If you’re like me, you have too many …

DDB Challenge Winners!

Why is it that we can’t wait for summer, thinking there will be so much free time to play, go on day trips, and get to that to-do list, only to find we’re just as busy as ever? It always seems to be this way, …

Win a Free AG Doll

Enter the Doll Dress Boutique Spring Sewing Challenge The Doll Dress Boutique Spring Sewing Challenge has been so much fun so far. We’re playing “Guess that Dress,” sewing and sharing, supporting and inspiring each other!! And there’s still over 3 weeks left to enter. One …