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Best of Quilt Market: Rashida Coleman-Hale for Cloud 9
Best of Quilt Market: Rashida Coleman-Hale for Cloud 9

I've decided to do my Quilt Market blog posts a little differently this year; instead of posting Quilt Market pics back in May (which is when the most recent Quilt...

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travelRae HoekstraAugust 22, 2013quilt market Comments
'Tis the Season for Backpacks!
'Tis the Season for Backpacks!

I can hardly believe that some kids are already back in school! August school seems totally wrong to me, especially since it's just starting to feel like summer here in...

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your makesRae HoekstraAugust 21, 2013backpack, toddler backpack Comments
Striped Maxi Dress
Striped Maxi Dress

I cut and sewed this dress yesterday. It was on my Summer Sew list and I figured I'd better get moving. Knit garments can be made really quickly when you own...

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clothes for rae, knitsRae HoekstraAugust 16, 2013 Comments
Introducing the Ruby Top
Introducing the Ruby Top

I'm currently working on two (OK, after the response to this post, maybe three) new women's patterns, the first of which will be going into testing very soon! The newest one...

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clothes for rae, patternsRae HoekstraAugust 14, 2013 Comments
Tomato Rayon Top, for me
Tomato Rayon Top, for me

A couple of weeks ago when I posted my favorite fabrics for clothing, I mentioned that one of them was rayon challis. Today I wanted to show you a top...

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clothes for rae, patternsRae HoekstraAugust 8, 2013bianca Comments
Tutorial: shirring with elastic thread
Tutorial: shirring with elastic thread

I know that a number of you out there are terrified by the concept of shirring with elastic thread. You Fear the Shirr.Shirring is sewing with elastic thread in the...

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tutorialRae HoekstraAugust 6, 2013shirring, trillium Comments
Hello, my pretties
Hello, my pretties

Pardon me while I post gratuitous photos of my babies. And by "my babies" I'm sure you already know that I am referring to my new line of organic flannel...

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my fabricsRae HoekstraAugust 2, 2013fanfare Comments
Summer Washi roundup
Summer Washi roundup

Let's do a little dive into the Washi Dress photo pool, shall we? We are just a week shy of my Washi Dress Pattern's first birthday! I love wearing my...

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your makesRae HoekstraAugust 1, 2013washi, trillium Comments
Happy birthday, dear Clementine!
Happy birthday, dear Clementine!

She's four today! Yay!!! *kermit arms*Wait, how did she get so BIG??? *sobs*Birthdays are a mixed bag. On the one hand, I'm so proud of what a fun, silly, smart,...

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clothes for clementineRae HoekstraJuly 30, 2013 Comments
Photo books from Aunt Sara Beth
Photo books from Aunt Sara Beth

Clementine will turn four tomorrow, so we had a party at our house yesterday afternoon and evening and invited some family and friends. Clementine was a holy terror, having skipped...

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at homeRae HoekstraJuly 29, 2013 Comments
Yellow Striped Peplum
Yellow Striped Peplum

I mentioned earlier this week that I had made more than one peplum top; this one was supposed to be the "muslin" version of the Briar Rose peplum, since this...

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clothes for raeRae HoekstraJuly 26, 2013isla Comments
Easy Parsley Shorts for Elliot
Easy Parsley Shorts for Elliot

Somehow I ended up making all of my kids' shorts this summer (too lazy to buy them...haha), and it seems like we are always running out of pairs to wear...

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clothes for boys, patternsRae HoekstraJuly 25, 2013parsley pants Comments
Strawberry Peplum Top
Strawberry Peplum Top

I have really been on a top-sewing kick lately, and my latest creation is this knit peplum top with the recently-released Briar Rose jersey, which I may or may not...

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knits, clothes for raeRae HoekstraJuly 23, 2013isla Comments
New space
New space

YOU GUYS! I got a new studio space in downtown Ann Arbor!! I moved all my stuff in last Friday and have been gradually getting everything unpacked and put back...

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updatesRae HoekstraJuly 16, 2013sewing studio Comments
Blue Rayon Staple Dress
Blue Rayon Staple Dress

Today I'm participating in the Staple Dress Blog Tour that's been happening all week long to celebrate the fact that the Staple Dress pattern is now in PRINT! The tour...

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clothes for raeRae HoekstraJuly 13, 2013 Comments
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