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DIY Ironing Board Cover

I got to looking at my ironing board cover the other day... and boy... was it boring and dirty. For something I use so often and is always present in my sewing room I decided I needed to change this dire situation. So I took to the floor (literally it's a big thing and I had to cut on the floor) to work out how to make a new one and it was surprisingly successful! I wanted to give you all a quick and dirty DIY on what I did so you can upgrade too!! First- Not every ironing...

A Rockerbye Rainbow

So- you know when you find a pattern that just screams "Use your precious Rockerbye for me!!!" It doesn't happen often but let me tell you- the patterns I'm sharing today were made for Rockerbye!! Not literally but you get the point. I'm talking about the new Max and Meena Rainbow Falls Hoodie and Rainbow Falls Dress. Absolutely fun whimsical patterns packed with options that as you may have already guessed- mimics a rainbow! The best part about it- not a rainbow fan?? No problem- depending on your fabric choices it just makes for cool color blocking too! Now, let's...

"The Super Simple DIY Rockerbye Tooth Fairy Pillow"

Well, that time has come, despite my best efforts to keep my kids little forever my oldest son has his first loose tooth! I had a little panic moment as he's not the best sleeper and the whole "under the pillow" thing was going to be rough to try to make that happen. Then I remembered I'd seen the cutest little tooth fairy pillows floating around where you put it in a little pocket sewn on a pillow that hangs by your bed so it's still "under the pillow" but the Tooth Fairy doesn't have to find a tiny tooth...

The Perfect Baby Combo!

Is there anything cuter than seeing a sweet squishy baby in Rockerbye?? I personally don't think so, whether it's my baby or a gift for a friend. Babies in Rockerbye are basically the best. I'm super excited to share with you two new baby patterns that are perfect for all our Rockerbye! The New Made for Mermaids Baby Tai Leotard and Top and Baby Betsy Bloomers and just to die for! They are the cutest alone or paired together. Let's chat about Besty. This little bloomer pattern is the perfect combo between bloomers and bummies. It's designed for knit or swim...

The Dress That Grows With You!

You know when unexpectedly fall head over heels with a pattern? Well, that just happened to me and I had to share my joy with you! I always like to make my handmade sews last as long as possible obviously, so when I came across the Apple Tree Patterns Grow with Me Dress I knew I needed to give it a try for Sutton. I've used their grow with me sweatshirts in the past (I even featured them here) and have loved them so I couldn't wait to give this a whirl. Well, let's just say expect to see a...

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DIY Ironing Board Cover

A Rockerbye Rainbow

"The Super Simple DIY Rockerbye Tooth Fairy Pillow"

The Perfect Baby Combo!

The Dress That Grows With You!

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