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SPRING TOP WEEK Day 5: Rae's Victorian Collar Top
SPRING TOP WEEK Day 5: Rae's Victorian Collar Top

This is the last completed top for this week; I'm hoping to have enough nap this afternoon to finish just one more...we'll see! I'm not exactly sure what to...

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spring top sewalongRae HoekstraApril 30, 2009spring top week 2009 Comments
SPRING TOP WEEK DAY 4: Smashing Smock in Mendocino
SPRING TOP WEEK DAY 4: Smashing Smock in Mendocino

If you've hung around here awhile you know that I'm a big fan of Heather Ross' prints. Her Mendocino line is no exception. The muslin I posted about...

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spring top sewalongRae HoekstraApril 29, 2009spring top week 2009 Comments
SPRING TOP WEEK Day 4: Your Creations!
SPRING TOP WEEK Day 4: Your Creations!

Here's today's Spring Top Week entries for your inspiration and enjoyment!LEFT: Lorna of Lorna Doone made the Summer Blouse from Weekend SewingCENTER: Mette from Mammaumulius made a top from Danish...

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spring top sewalongRae HoekstraApril 30, 2009spring top week 2009 Comments
SPRING TOP WEEK Day 3: Rae's Tie Top
SPRING TOP WEEK Day 3: Rae's Tie Top

Here's another one of my creations, the adult-sized version of the Itty Bitty Baby Dress. The pattern was modified from this top from last summer (from a vintage pattern...

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spring top sewalongRae HoekstraApril 29, 2009spring top week 2009 Comments
SPRING TOP WEEK Day 3: Your Creations!
SPRING TOP WEEK Day 3: Your Creations!

Happy Wednesday! Here's another batch of new Spring Tops for you to peruse and enjoy!LEFT: Kate of Curiositys made a top of her own design using a tank top...

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spring top sewalongRae HoekstraApril 29, 2009spring top week 2009 Comments
SPRING TOP WEEK Day 2: Rae's Smashing Smock Muslin
SPRING TOP WEEK Day 2: Rae's Smashing Smock Muslin

First, let me make sure everyone knows what a muslin is. It's basically a trial version made out of cheap fabric (hence the name) to make sure a pattern...

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spring top sewalongRae HoekstraApril 27, 2009spring top week 2009 Comments
SPRING TOP WEEK Day 2: Your creations!
SPRING TOP WEEK Day 2: Your creations!

Here's the second batch of fabulous Spring Tops! I'm noticing lots of tops from Simplicity patterns, fresh spring floral fabrics, and small vintagey prints today...Click on the image to...

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spring top sewalongRae HoekstraApril 28, 2009spring top week 2009 Comments
SPRING TOP WEEK Day 1: Rae's Pink Top
SPRING TOP WEEK Day 1: Rae's Pink Top

: : the lovely Kricket models again! : :: : Akward bathroom mirror shot so you can see it on me (am 24 weeks preggers in this shot, taken a...

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spring top sewalongRae HoekstraApril 26, 2009spring top week 2009 Comments
SPRING TOP WEEK Day 1: Your Creations!
SPRING TOP WEEK Day 1: Your Creations!

Get ready for the first installment of the Spring Top Sewalong Tops! I am thrilled to see so many fabulous entries -- already over 30 and it's only Monday!!!...

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spring top sewalongRae HoekstraApril 26, 2009spring top week 2009 Comments
My Spring Top Tutorial on Sew Mama Sew!
My Spring Top Tutorial on Sew Mama Sew!

Spring Top Week is starting early with a Spring Top Tutorial over at Sew Mama Sew!!! I've been working on this for a few weeks but didn't want to give...

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spring top sewalongRae HoekstraApril 24, 2009spring top week 2009 Comments
A Little Bit of Quilting: Mendocino Table Runner
A Little Bit of Quilting: Mendocino Table Runner

I'm working hard on my Spring Tops, determined to make my self-imposed challenge by next week. It's been pretty exciting, especially when I see the tops that you guys...

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sewingRae HoekstraApril 21, 2009 Comments
Am back from Italy, am missing gelato.
Am back from Italy, am missing gelato.

Thanks so much for all the well-wishes on our vacation and baby-on-the-way! We had such a fab time! Despite being awakened at 3:30 am the first night by...

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Works in Progress
Works in Progress

I'm chugging along on about five different projects simultaneously right now, getting ready for Spring Top Week plus Mr Rae and I are going to ITALY (!!!) in a couple...

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spring top sewalongRae HoekstraApril 2, 2009spring top week 2009 Comments
SPRING TOP WEEK Day 5: Your Creations!
SPRING TOP WEEK Day 5: Your Creations!

It's Friday! That means this is the last top showcase for Spring Top Week. It's been great to see all the creativity, fun spring prints, and popularity of certain...

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spring top sewalongRae HoekstraApril 1, 2009spring top week 2009 Comments
You can do it! Easy Manshirt
You can do it! Easy Manshirt

On the topic of Spring Top Sewing, I thought I'd give out some pointers for an easy men's top. It's hard sewing for the man in your life when their...

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sewingRae HoekstraMarch 30, 2009clothes for men Comments
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