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The Clock is Ticking
The Clock is Ticking

I'm spending way too much time staring at this delicious fabric that arrived via post last week. I can't help it. It's just so beautiful. And the...

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at home, updatesRae HoekstraMay 17, 2009 Comments
In search of the perfect sunhat
In search of the perfect sunhat

[Unrelated but necessary: I just have to say a big thank you to everyone for all of your kind comments and for supporting my shop by purchasing the Buttercup Bag...

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clothes for boysRae HoekstraMay 14, 2009 Comments
BEST SPRING TOP 2009 - ASTRID!
BEST SPRING TOP 2009 - ASTRID!

The votes have been checked and tallied and the results are in! Congratulations to Astrid from Denmark who won the most votes for her beautiful striped top! ...

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spring top sewalongRae HoekstraMay 11, 2009spring top week 2009 Comments
Mother's Day Buttercup Bag Remix
Mother's Day Buttercup Bag Remix

This week I've been messing around with the Buttercup Bag pattern for Mother's Day presents. As many others have mentioned, I feel the original version is a bit on the...

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patternsRae HoekstraMay 8, 2009buttercup Comments
TOP TEN SPRING TOPS!
TOP TEN SPRING TOPS!

Here are the winning tops from each of the ten groups in the Spring Top Week vote held earlier this week:Row 1, left to right:Layla, Kate, Brittney, Kate, CarrieRow 2,...

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spring top sewalongRae HoekstraMay 6, 2009spring top week 2009 Comments
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
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