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Welcome!

Today is my day for the Ink and Arrow Fabrics , Gnome Matter What Blog Tour! I want to start by thanking Ink & Arrow, Jessica Stewart and the fabric collection designer, Alicia Jacobs Dujets for having me along on this tour!

Check out all the amazing creators on the Blog Tour…

Monday, April 3- Izzy & Ivy Designs

Tuesday, April 4- My Sweet Sunshine

Wednesday, April 5- Pear Berry Lane

Thursday, April 6- Lily Shine Creates

Friday, April 7- Pattern Revolution

Monday, April 10- That’s Sew Kari

Tuesday, April 11- Recap- Izzy & Ivy Designs

Gnome Matter What!!! This adorable fabric collection is designed with floral prints, snails and adorable lawn ornaments including Genomes (of course!). 

We choose the Sketchbook Garden print and Square Dot in Charcoal (Part of their Blenders collection). By “We” I mean my bossy pre-teen, she really liked the snails!

I am a HUGE fan of anything that is sketched and especially floral prints that are sketched.

The color palette is soft and serene with purples, creams,peach and greens.

I used my new pattern, with Violette Field Threads, Evelyn. For this version I made the top length and used only the cold shoulder sleeves.

Giveaway TIME!!! Wahoo!!! Runs from Monday the 3rd to Wed the 12th.

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Outtake… Great outfit for taking the dogs for a walk 😉

Streakly Business Gold and Delicate Femme Gold. 3/21: A Jennuine Life * My Sweet Sunshine * Chelise Patterson
3/22: Rock the Stitch * Taylor Made Creates * Élégantine!
3/23: Handcrafted by RED * Lily Shine * Pattern Revolution * Sew Sophie Lynn
3/24: Sew Shelly Sew * 2 Little Hooligans * Handmade Boy
3/25: Filles à Maman * While She Was Sleeping * That’s-Sew-Kari * Czarina’s Project

Happy Monday,

Hope you all a great weekend!! I am starting off Jennuine Design, Naples Blog Tour!

The Naples Pattern has many options:

*Sizes Newborn to 12 yrs.

*Dress or Tunic

*The Skirt can be gathered or straight

*Several sleeves options including: Long Bell, Short Bell and Butterfly

We (my daughter) are huge fans of top vs dresses so it is always nice to have that option!

This super flowing top is accentuated by super soft  Art Gallery Fabric’s Lovey Dobby Denim fabric and Pat Bravo’s new line, Essentials II.  Streakly Business Gold and Delicate Femme Gold.

We choose the Butterfly Sleeves in the Tunic version with the straight skirt. It is so nice to have so many options!!

Grab the Naples while it on sale! Use code NAPLESTOUR for 25% off through Sunday 3/27 (bundles excluded as those are already discounted). Affiliate link: http://www.ajennuinelife.com/shop?affiliate=psstlex

Ooooh and there is more! You can win fat quarter bundle of Essentials II and a choice of any three of her PDF patterns.   It IS open to international entrants, since Art Gallery has been so generous to ship fabrics all over the world! Yay!!

Make sure to sign up on the Rafflecoptor below:

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Have a great rest of the week!!

-Alexis

 

Happy Friday!!

I am back again with another Blog Tour!! This time with my good friend, Maureen Cracknell’s Fleet and Flourish Fabrics!! She has TWO fabric collections with Art Gallery Fabrics, Wild and Free (Limited Edition Line) and Fleet and Flourish. I fell head over heels in love with Wild and Free so when it was announced she was hired by AGF and ready to release her second line I was like a giddy school girl! Give me, give me, give me!!!

I have been a huge fan of Maureen since her first collection. She not only makes amazing fabric collections but have you seen her blog with all her amazing Quilts?!!!

Let me stop for  moment to talk about myself, well actually make fun of myself. I don’t like being in front of the camera because I feel like Will Farrell in Talladega Nights when he says, “What do I do with my hands???!!!” BUT being in front of the camera does remind me to be more grateful of Miss T. and how many times she stands in front of the camera! Also, because I was dying to make myself a dress in the Fleet and Flourish Fabric. Miss. T can’t have all the outfits!

I used Thriving Threads Light Knit for the entire dress, SO soft and cozy!!! I originally planned to make Sew House Seven, Bridgetown Backless Dress into a Maxi Dress but when I finish sewing I realized I made a cutting error and the hemline was to tight to walk in. I cut off about 12″ and made it a Midi length.

Maureen, I love every print of F&F and can’t wait to see what you have next! I’m pretty sure everything you design has magic in it!

Need more inspiration? Check out AGF Fleet and Flourish Lookbook!

 

(Someone tell that women in the pic to put her hands down and relax-LOL)

Check out all the amazing Bloggers!!

Feb 22nd ~ Amy Friend : During Quiet Time { Blog & Instagram }
Feb 23rd ~ Heidi Staples : Fabric Mutt { Blog & Instagram }
Feb 24th ~ Amy Smart : Diary of a Quilter { Blog & Instagram }
Feb 25th ~ Amanda Jean: Crazy Mom Quilts { Blog & Instagram }
Feb 26th ~ Brooke Sellmann : Silly Mama Quilts { Blog & Instagram } Visit Maureen Cracknell Handmade for a Fleet & Flourish GIVEAWAY with Lady Belle Fabrics!!

Feb 29th ~ Amber Carillo : One Shabby Chick { Instagram & Blog }
March 1st ~ Nicke Cutler : Kiss Kiss Quilt { Instagram & Blog }
March 2nd ~ Nicole Daksiewicz : Modern Handcraft { Instagram & Blog }
March 3rd ~ Christopher Thompson : the Tattooed Quilter { Instagram & Blog }
March 4th ~ Alexis Wright : My Sweet Sunshine { Blog & Instagram } Visit Maureen Cracknell Handmade for a Fleet & Flourish GIVEAWAY with Llama Fabrics!!

March 7th ~ Jessica Stewart : Izzy & Ivy Designs { Blog & Instagram }
March 8th ~ Stephanie Kendron : Modern Sewciety { Blog & Instagram }
March 9th ~ Heather Bostic : House of A La Mode // Citizens of Textile { Instagram }
March 10th ~ Ali Brorsen : Because of Brenna { Blog, Facebook, & Instagram }
March 11th ~ Melissa Kelley : Sew Shabby Quilting { Blog, Facebook, & Instagram } Visit Maureen Cracknell Handmade for a Fleet & Flourish GIVEAWAY with the Intrepid Thread!!

March 14th ~  Maureen Cracknell Handmade { Blog, Facebook, & Instagram }

I made several items with Fleet and Flourish….

 

Pattern I used above are all by Violette Field Threads, Clara and Genevieve.

Pattern I used below is a Modified Genevieve.

Be sure to stop by Maureen’s Blog and Instagram page to find out how you can win some Fleet and Flourish for yourself!!

Bye for now…

Alexis

Hello and Welcome back!!

Sorry, it has been quiet around here. I have been very busy sewing and getting my first pattern with Violette Field Threads ready for the testing phase! 🙂

So today I’m lucky to be a part of the Wonderland Blog Tour and I am VERY excited to share what I made and also show off  this beautiful fabric. Katarina Roccella‘s and Art Gallery Fabrics new Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland inspired collection is  fun,  whimsical and full of beautiful purples, pinks, aqua and even metallic!

I had the privilege of meeting Katarina at the last Quilt Market. She was incredibly kind hearted, down to earth and beautiful inside and out. Thank  you for allowing me the privilege of joining you on your blog tour!!

For this tour I had the privilege of using three pieces from Katerina’s Collection.

*Enchanted Leaves Plum in Voile

*Diamond Flush Gold

*Wonderlandia Confection Metallic

Voile is was the perfect substrate for the flounce and moves so beautifully.

Floral Headband by Little Sparrow Bows

My daughter loves these fabrics especially Wonderlandia Confection because of the whimsical little girls having a tea party and swinging from trees. This fabric collection is perfect for children’s clothing young and older.  Even I would love a skirt or dress  with the Enchanted Leaves Plum!

Just look at that yummy plum color!!

Not only do I get to show off this beautiful fabric but this is also a preview of my very first pattern, Genevieve, with Violette Field Threads. We are currently in testing and will be releasing soon. The testers have out done themselves and I can’t wait to share.  I have SEVERAL more pictures and way more details to share later.  Like what inspired me to design this style , think Jackie O meets modern day trends.  This has been my baby since May so I am beyond excited to share this with you! Eeeeek!!!

You can see more of my inspiration HERE !!!

Here is a sneak peek of

Dress above is made with:

*Cheshire Feathers Pastry Metallic

*Rosewater Tears

Dress shown below is made with:

*Enchanted Leaves Plum

*Your Heart Pink Metallic

I cannot wait to show you all the photos and detail on the next blog post!! 😉

I am so grateful to Art Gallery Fabrics and Katarina for sending me fabric to use in my tutorial, promotion and blog tour! Thank you!!

-Alexis

Here is a run down of the blog tour:

1. ERICA TOOLE – October 5th
2. LAURA SCARAMELLA of SIMPLE LIFE COMPANY – October 6th
3. DANA BOLYARD – October 7th
4. RACHAEL GANDER – October 8th
5. HEATHER and MEG of QUILT STORY – October 9th
6. JOELLEN KEMPER of SEW ILLUMINATED – October 10th
7. STACY BARRETT of a VINTAGE FAIRYTALE – October 11th
8. ERICA JACKMAN – October 12th
9. KATHLEEN RIGGINS – October 13th
10. MARIJA VUJČIĆ – October 14th
11. SVETLANA SOTAK – October 15th
12. KYLIE KELSHEIMER of SEW KYLIE – October 16th
13. ALEXIS WRIGHT of MY SWEET SUNSHINE – October 17th
14. MICHELLE WILKIE – October 18th
15. HEMAMALINI – October 19th

16. LYNNE GOLDSWORTHY – October 20th

Hello,

It is Day 3 of the Little Lizard King Sewalong Hope everyone is excited to be back and finish the Bodice. So grab your beverage and snack of choice and here we go…

Finish joining the main bodice fabric and liner:

13)Grab your Main fabric and Lining and place them on top of each other (Right Sides Together), Pin well and sew around neckline and BOTH arm holes with 1/2″ SA. **Do not Pin and Sew the back bodice .

 

14)Trim down excess fabric- I like to use Pinking Shears

 

Back Bodice:

15) You will need 1/8″ elastic cut into a 3″ piece. A little trick is tie the elastic in a knot at the end to help hold it in place (Thanks Amy)

16) Decide what side you want the elastic and Place the Elastic 1″ from the top of the back edge. Pin and close the bodice and sew down both sides.

17) Flip that baby out, Iron well and enjoy the view!!!!!

Sash:

18) Grab your 2 sash pieces and fold in half right sides together and Iron. Cut a diagonal line off one end of each sash piece. Sew along long edge with 1/2″ SA and trim excess fabric.

 

19) Turn right side out and top stitch (great time for edger foot)

20)Open your bodice like this:

21)Take both sash pieces and match raw edges with raw edges of front bodice side seams and sew

***You need to make sure your sash is at least 1/2″ from the bottom edge. Otherwise it will get stuck in the skirt when you try to attach it. Silly me I did not and got to the end and had to pick out my serged thread and Cinch (ruffle) up the sash. I would blame it on the wine but I was not drinking any!! To double check measure 1/2″ from the bottom edge and end your sash there. (Don’t let the serged edges confuse you, that part will come later)

  

 

Bodice:

22) Now we need to attach the front bodice and back bodice at the side seams. Flip open the layers like this:

23) Now match Right Sides together along side seams. You will match main fabric with main fabric and lining with lining.  It will look like this:

 

24) Pin and Sew with 1/2″ SA

25) Iron Seams open or trim down bulk. The seam is enclosed so there is no need to serge plus that can add bulk

26) Top stitch- neckline, armhole and down the back seams (another great time for the edging foot)

 

27)Serge (or zig zag stitch if you do not have a serger) the bottom raw edge

 

All right ladies you are DONE with the top (we will put a button on at the end)!!!! Wow!! Looks great, right ??!!

See you Tomorrow for Day 4!!! Eek we are getting so close . We will work on the skirt next.

-Alexis