{group giveaway :: February sponsors}

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This giveaway is now closed. Each month, sponsors have the opportunity to highlight their shop by participating in a group feature/giveaway post. Gussy Sews sponsors are all things amazing and wonderful to work with — a big THANK YOU to each of them for supporting this blog. Below is a group giveaway that will run [...]

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{7 pretty things on Sunday}

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Helloooo, darlings. I’m back for week #2 with 7 pretty things :] One of my favorite things is to clear my mind at the end of the day… I have lots of thoughts a lot of the time, and so a little quiet time is what I need to recharge. Day dreaming is good for [...]

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{saturday shopping}

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Ohhhhhhhh, OH! Look at these pretty spring colors… Happy shopping! ♥

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{featured artist :: Paper Sparrow}

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This giveaway is now closed. Here at Gussy Sews we love to look at all things beautiful. Beautiful items that reflect childhood, love, and a joyful spirit; beautiful items that we can share with others. Today is week #36 of my series on Featured Artists, which is a bi-monthly event showcasing fun and sassy handmade [...]

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{showing off even more Gussy Sews product, a vlog}

I’m back with another vlog on my ruffled goodies! With this video you’ll see 6 different Gussy Sews products, but you’ll have to watch it to see which prints and products I mention // show off. ♥ Gussy Sews: market totes, eReader cases, wristlet/clutches from gussy sews on Vimeo.

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{Are you new to sewing? Here are some tips.}

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–I wrote this post a few days ago and it originally published on Muthering Height’s blog, but I wanted to share it here as well since it’s FULL of info & tips!– Sewing is something that I not only constantly learn from, but something that constantly satisfies me. I love that it involves as much [...]

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{Bauer’s daybook — 1st edition}

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[testing, testing] Hi there, this is Bauer {wags tail}. My mama used to have dreams of writing a weekly column or working for a magazine, but instead she’s living this new dream of sewing full time. I told her I’d write one instead and she could help me work the mouse. Every day this mama [...]

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{be encouraged: 5 quick ways to live your best life}

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I’ve got another guest post up today ~ yeow! Today I’m at a blog called Two Become One, sharing 5 quick ways I encourage myself to live my best life through my job. Click over to read? {bats eyelashes}

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{What I [would have] Wore Wednesday – #5}

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This is a special week where instead of showing you what I wore the past week, I’m going to show you what I would have worn *wink*. Below are some outfits I put together that I’d love to have hang in my closet. I know last week I talked about wearing more colorful outfits… well, [...]

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{a small preview of my day // a few tips on how I stay organized + on-task}

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Yesterday I had the privileged of guest posting over at Paper*Cakes Finds. I really like to guest post — it’s a great way to challenge myself and a great way to meet new blog friends. Below is a preview of my post — to read the rest, click here ♥ Hi there, this is Gussy [...]

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{via Etsy :: The Art of Pricing: 3 exercises}

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[Please note: Part of the content of this post was taken from an Etsy Success article. Items 1-3 are not my words, however I do agree with them. To read the original article, please click here.] [photo credit] One thing I love about Etsy is the newsletters they send via email every few days. They’re [...]

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{7 pretty things on Sunday}

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Happy day to you! ♥ I wanted to share a new series: 7 pretty things Sunday — and guess what? It’s snowing here. This new series is inspired by Elsie’s 10 things I love… Sunday posts. Right now I’m really ready for more blue skies, pretty flowers, and time outdoors without a coat. Spring can [...]

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{saturday craft: fabric-covered spools}

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As a gal that sews, I have {or used to have} a lot of empty spools of thread. At first it was a cute, *little* collection. Then it outgrew the basket I was keeping my empty spools in. Then I had to start throwing new empty spools away for fear of becoming a hoarder. I’m [...]

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{a prelude to tomorrow’s craft}

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See you here, tomorrow morning, for another Saturday Craft!

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{*new* items added to our Spring line}

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This giveaway is now closed. I’m excited to show off 2 new items that I *just* added to our ruffled collection. I’m absolutely in love with these two fabric choices. They’re gorgeous {yet simple} and will fit in with your style perfectly, I’m sure of it :) {scroll down to see our *new* PROMO VIDEO} [...]

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{happy birthday, HUBBY!}

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zack & i, college years YEOW! today is hubby’s birthday — twenty-six years old. twenty-six good-looking years old. Zack and i started dating in april 2004, he was 19 and i was 18 ♥. we were freshmen in college, became instantly in-love, and have dated ever since. every day i thank God for bringing us [...]

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