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April 1, 2013 by Gussy Sews

Hey, fabric lovers — have you heard of Spoonflower? I first heard of them a few years ago and had my first experience sewing with their fabrics for this BurdaStyle project where I tested out one of their purse patterns from their November 2011 book, The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook.* What I loved the most about [...]

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{C’mon, let’s learn how to sew! // Featuring Home Ec.}

January 25, 2013 by Gussy Sews

This giveaway is now closed! Congratulations to our winner, comment #176 Lindsay of A Design Story. Lindsay, please check your email for information on how to claim your prize {free pass to Home Ec Online for you AND a friend!}. xoxo One question frequently sent my way is, “How did you learn how to sew?” [...]

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{pre-made or made-to-order? The Handmade Seller’s “How to Decide” Production Guide}

July 31, 2012 by Gussy Sews

Summer always hits in the most fast + furious way. Here in Minneapolis the weather warmed up rather nicely in April, so much that I had my summer tan a bit early. But the calender pages flipped over rather quickly and suddenly June was upon us, and now the end of July. And so is [...]

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{snapshots from the week: fabric, friends + sunshine}

May 25, 2012 by Gussy Sews

Can I share something with you? I’M SO GLAD IT’S FRIDAY, yippeeeee! I’m not sure what happened this week but I’m exhausted! Currently yawning as I type this. So many emotions + thoughts have run through my mind this week. I’m loving what’s happening with @SheReadsTruth and feel like I’m being nudged in a bit [...]

Filed Under: for fun, Sewing, the pup, Zack | 20 Comments

{what I found at the market.}

May 9, 2012 by Gussy Sews

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A little girl reached for my pink sunglasses and put them on so quickly that I knew deep in our hearts we were sisters. In one swoosh the glasses were on and so was her sass. I think when you’re a fun, spunky girl you gravitate towards other fun, spunky girls. Because that’s clearly what [...]

Filed Under: Faith, inspiration, Sewing, Tanzania + Compassion | 27 Comments