Category Archives: Project 12

“Best Worn Barefoot” Smock Apron – The Tutorial

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Jodi

Two more weeks. The time in pregnancy when nothing fits anymore but there isn’t enough time left to make buying anything new worth it. Fortunately, there is at least one thing left that in the house that still fits me … Continue reading →

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“A Soft Landing” Airplane Softie – The PATTERN

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Jodi

Well, here it is, folks! There long promised Airplane Softie Pattern! Just in time for “Celebrate the Boy” month, too. This project is a good one for overcoming your fears of curved seams and pins. I love sewing for children, because … Continue reading →

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Needle Book with Scissor Shield – The Pattern!

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Jodi

I love these little 3 1/2″ Embroidery Scissors for hand sewing and detailed cutting.  They are lovely and make me feel sophisticated when using them, and they are darn right handy for quick snips and hand sewing projects.  The problem … Continue reading →

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2011 and Project 12

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Jodi

(Click on the picture for more details on each project.) Looking over my past year, I cannot believe how much I have grown as a sewist and all the credit goes towards my “Project 12″ goals.  You will never improve … Continue reading →

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Project 12 – December: Jalie 2804 Maternity Top

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Jodi

Talk about going out with a bang!  I couldn’t be happier with the way my final “Project 12″ project turned out. After scoping out various maternity patterns, I hit upon Jalie 2804.  It isn’t a maternity pattern, but there is … Continue reading →

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