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{Quit Your Day Job, featuring Kyla Roma}

January 18, 2011 · 10 Comments
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Editors note: It has been 8 lovely months since I quit my day job to work on Gussy Sews full time — and to help celebrate the anniversary of this little dream of mine, I’ve got a handful of artists lined up over the next week or so to share their “I quit my day… [Read More]

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{featuring Heidi Lynn Photography}

January 17, 2011 · 5 Comments
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Today’s post is sponsored by Heidi Lynn Photography, a Twin Cities photographer that specializes in romantic photo shoots {weddings/engagements}, high school seniors and additional events by request. Photographs are such special mementos of life — at the end of this feature is a chance to book a discounted session with HLP to create some mementos… [Read More]

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{snippets of our weekend}

January 16, 2011 · 17 Comments
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Lots of wonderful photos from our weekend so far — coffee with some blog friends {hi, hotties!}, naps with Bauer, a date with Zack downtown {hooray for a few new outfits!} On our way home we found a resale shop with fun, fun, fun chairs inside! I think we need to bring a set of… [Read More]

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{saturday craft: finger knitting // garland & necklace}

January 15, 2011 · 89 Comments
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Hello, Saturday — it’s time to get your craft on! :] Today I’ve got two CUTE projects for you to make using one {easy} tutorial >> finger knitting. It takes about 10 minutes to master and has a materials list of two items: yarn & scissors. + Project #1: Create a knit necklace to wear…. [Read More]

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{3 new products // totes, *new* market totes, laptop bags}

January 14, 2011 · 17 Comments
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Eeeek! I’m soooo excited to be showing you these photos of new product! I’ve kept the secret for WEEKS, but hush no longer — it’s time to share :] I have new fabrics for Tote Bags, Laptop Bags and a *new* product — Market Totes, a darling bag that’s the perfect over-sized purse. All three… [Read More]

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{Fuzzy Robot giveaway winner}

January 14, 2011 · 3 Comments
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With all the hustle of the holidays, I totally forgot the post the winner of the Fuzzy Robot featured artist {ooooopsy}. Yay, Kate is the winner of $25 shop credit {katie.bo…..@gmail.com} — HAPPY FRIDAY! xoxo

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{The best deal man has ever made.}

January 14, 2011 · 20 Comments
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Oh my sweet heavens. We’ve had Bauer for 3 months now. Can you please just take a minute to LOOK at how little he was when we first brought him home? Little and not-as-naughty-as-he-is-now, I meant to write. Ohhh, just kidding :] He’s actually a very good pup. About 7 times a day, on average,… [Read More]

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How to sew a zippered pouch.

January 13, 2011 · 112 Comments
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Join Elise Cripe in her newest sewing course, Sewing Isn’t Scary! Thirteen lessons, six tutorials, and 100% self-paced. * * * Two years ago I was learning how to sew in a zipper to make a pouch and I was failing! failing! failing! at understanding how to do it. If you know me in real… [Read More]

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{I have something to blurt out.}

January 13, 2011 · 48 Comments
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I’ve tried writing this post many different times, but nothing sounds as good as just blurting it out ~ I LOVE MY JOB & LIFE, and probably stop what I’m doing 10x/day to give thanks over my days spent working at home, sewing and blogging about my journey. I have the best hubby ever —… [Read More]

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{look what the mailman brought me!}

January 12, 2011 · 14 Comments
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About a week ago I promised to send a letter back to anyone that wrote me a letter. And look {up} at what I received today!!! Mail — woo hoo :] Sitting here are letters from MI, CA, PA, LA and NC. Ohhhhhh yeah, I feel cool. And I’m sure I looked cool, too, as… [Read More]

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MAGGIE WHITLEY WEAVES HER WRITINGS around joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith, and simple living. She homeschools her children, enjoys a quiet room while reading, and roars with laughter over the challenges and delights of motherhood. Maggie and her husband, along with their five young children, live in northern Michigan. She has been writing online since 2008. CLICK TO READ MORE ♥

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