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Today marks the start of the Ishi Contest. The idea is simple: create a garment with the Ishi pattern, upload it on to the Contest Page, and win fabulous prizes! Sponsors and their prizes! Shall we start with the prizes? In the past few weeks, I asked...

Hello, quilt-alongers! (Or is it quilters-along? I never know.) I am so sorry to be posting the week 1 post so late in the week. The truth is, I've been putting off writing this post in the hopes of completing my Part 1 but -- and I'm you see where this...

How are your plans for the festive season coming along? I've been madly sewing and am making steady progress, but I'm not sure if ten days will be enough!!! Either I'll be making a mad dash out to the shops at the last minute, or I'll have to cut down...

Exciting stuff in the Sewing Bee last night huh?! Those little waistcoats were so cute. And the 3D costumes at the end were awesome, a well deserved garment of the week for Paul with that amazing elephant! It's always so sad to see anyone go and I think...

I’ve been blogging for almost  two years and this is the first time I’ve ever seen a MelissaAndDoug.com 25% off everything sale.  The discount is good on anything from their online store. Sale Valid 10/15 – 10/17/13....