tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60278552043169039732024-02-29T03:07:18.880-08:00tiny seamstress designsby Tiffany JenkinsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger284125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027855204316903973.post-29394122031058490702016-06-01T05:48:00.000-07:002016-06-01T05:48:09.548-07:00Simple Zipper Bag <div style="text-align: center;">
I am so excited to be sewing along with the <a href="http://fatquartershop.com/">Fat Quarter Shop</a> today! They have come up with the <i>cutest </i>little zipper pouch! It's perfect for traveling, make-up, sewing accessories, jewelry, or even as a simple gift. I actually gave one to both my mom and mother-in-law for Mother's Day filled with little goodies! I use mine to store all of my Olfa cutting tools.</div>
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You can find the Simple Zipper Bag video tutorial of Kimberly and Sherri <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zH_BRLsV_4o">here</a>! They give step by step instructions on how to make this pouch in two sizes. </div>
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I made my bag using the <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=lavish">Lavish Collection</a> by Art Gallery Fabrics and it has quickly become one of my new favorite fabric collections.</div>
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If you want to see who's also sewing along with the Fat Quarter Shop, just click on the links below and visit some of my sewing friends. </div>
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Tina from <a href="http://www.onelittlepooh.net/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Emily Ann's Kloset</a><br />
Jessee from <a href="http://artschooldropout.net/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An Art School Dropout's Life</a><br />
Erin from <a href="http://whynotsew.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Why Not Sew?</a><br />
Leanne from <a href="http://www.shecanquilt.ca/" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1464761554853_2494" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">She Can Quilt</a><br />
Vanessa from <a href="http://lellaboutique.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lella Boutique</a><br />
Amanda from <a href="http://www.jedicraftgirl.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jedi Craft Girl</a><br />
Sherri from <a href="http://www.aquiltinglife.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Quilting Life</a><br />
Cristy from <a href="http://www.iloveyousew.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Love You Sew</a><br />
Leslie from <a href="http://www.seasonedhomemaker.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seasoned Homemaker</a><br />
Tiffany from <a href="http://tinyseamstress.blogspot.com/" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1464761554853_2602" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tiny Seamstress</a> (hey that's me!)</div>
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Happy Wednesday friends!</div>
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So much sewing has been happening in my studio!</div>
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Lots and lots of new bags in my <a href="http://www.tinyseamstress.com/">shop</a>...check it out! :)</div>
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We have a winner! Congratulations to Rebecca who said their favorite tradition is, <br />
"tieing up all the Christmas stockings on the back of the dining room chairs"<br />
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Watch for an email in your inbox Rebecca. Also, we will be doing another giveaway on my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tinyseamstress/">Instagram</a> feed (@tinyseamstress) soon, so follow me there to stay up to date. Thank you everyone who entered and thank you C & T Publishing for the fun blog tour!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027855204316903973.post-40562809505598676392015-12-19T06:43:00.000-08:002015-12-19T06:43:05.319-08:0075 Fun Fat Quarter Quilts Book Tour & Giveaway<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
About a year or so ago I was approached by a long time quilt market friend, Roxane. She asked if I wanted to be a part of a fun collaboration that involved making a quilt only from fat quarters. I was so excited...and nervous...but mostly excited! I decided to give it shot. My inspiration came from the basic chevron style quilt (similar to my <a href="http://tinyseamstressdesigns.bigcartel.com/product/chevy-paper-pattern">Chevy</a> quilt). </div>
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Once I finished my first design, I was then challenged to take that design and turn it into 5 (I think?) other designs, using the same block. That was my favorite part of the project, the challenge! I was so excited to take my design and make even more design options from it. </div>
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<a href="http://www.ctpub.com/75-fun-fat-quarter-quilts/">75 Fun Fat-Quarter Quilts</a> is made up of 14 designers who together have made you 75 designs to choose from! The designs vary from the beautiful traditional style to edgy modern designs, allowing lots of options, styles and sizes for you to choose from!</div>
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All of the fabrics used in this quilt are from the <a href="http://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/">Riley Blake</a> solids and basics collections. </div>
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This variation of the quilt is a baby size quilt. It comes together rather quickly and makes the perfect baby gift for boys or girls! My sweet nephew will be adopting this one. :) </div>
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Keep reading for the best part...</div>
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<a href="http://www.ctpub.com/"> C & T Publishing</a> is giving one lucky reader a copy of <a href="http://www.ctpub.com/75-fun-fat-quarter-quilts/">75 Fun Fat-Quarter Quilts</a>!!!</div>
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<strong>To win just leave a comment telling me your favorite Christmas tradition</strong></div>
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<strong>and I will choose a lucky winner December 26th!</strong></div>
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Make sure you stop in and visit some of the other designers from the book at the links listed below. They may or may not be giving away a book too...that's NINE chances to win this book!</div>
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12/14 <a href="http://www.ctpub.com/blog/">C & T Publishing</a></div>
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12/15 <a href="http://quiltingintherain.blogspot.com/">Jera Brandvig</a></div>
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12/16 <a href="http://happyquiltingmelissa.com/">Melissa Corry</a></div>
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12/17 <a href="http://seamslikeadream.com/">Kate Colleran</a></div>
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12/18 <a href="http://sweetjanesquilting.blogspot.com/">Sue Pfau</a></div>
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12/19 <a href="http://tinyseamstress.blogspot.com/">Tiffany Jenkins (Me!)</a></div>
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12/20<a href="http://americanhomestead.blogspot.com/"> Ellen Murphy</a></div>
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12/21 <a href="http://materialgirlquilts.wordpress.com/">Amanda Castor</a></div>
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12/22 <a href="http://joscountryjunction.com/">Jo Kramer</a></div>
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Hi there! Welcome to many of you who are visiting from <a href="http://sashgals.com/">Dodi's</a> blog tour. It has been so fun following along the Lulabelle tour <a href="http://violettefieldthreads.com/blogs/theblog/63432709-lulabelle-blog-tour">here</a> and <a href="http://browniegoose.blogspot.com/">here</a>. I am excited to be the next stop! I have loved working with Dodi's new fabrics and I know the winner of her amazing <a href="http://www.sashgals.com/"><span style="background-color: white; color: magenta;">GIVEAWAY</span></a> will also love them!</div>
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I love this line so much because it reminds me of my little 4 year old girl. She loves everything navy and pink! As do I. She was my inspiration in this bag and the fabrics were just the icing on the cake.</div>
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I used the <a href="https://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/shop/product/c5060-navy/">Lulabelle Main Navy</a> for the body of the bag. </div>
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the <a href="https://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/shop/product/c5064-navy/">Lulabelle Scallops in Navy</a> for the side scrunches (the same technique used in my <a href="http://www.tinyseamstressdesigns.bigcartel.com/product/the-poppins-bag-pattern">Poppins bag</a>) and for the lining I wanted to soften up the bag a big, so I chose the <a href="https://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/shop/product/c5063-pink/">Lulabelle Petal Pink</a>. </div>
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The leather was a personal touch. </div>
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If you've been following me on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/tinyseamstress/"> Instagram</a> then you know my new obsession with faux-leather. :)</div>
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And as stated above, you don't want to miss out on the great giveaway that <a href="http://sashgals.com/">Dodi s</a> offering this week! Simply go to <a href="http://www.sashgals.com/">www.sashgals.com</a> and leave a comment to with Lulabelle fat quarters</div>
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Check out Lulabelle on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sashgal/">@sashgal</a> to win 5, 1/2 yard pieces of Lulabelle! Rules will be posted there on her feed. Contests will end at 12:00 PM Saturday the 14th with <a href="http://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/">Riley Blake</a> doing a wrap up for the tour! Winners will be chosen after the close of the tour. Best of luck!</div>
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Next stop on the blog tour: <a href="http://www.stripedswallowdesigns.com/">Striped Swallow Designs</a></div>
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So...we've been working really hard over here. I am so excited to introduce our new faux-leather Shore bags! These will be listed in my <a href="http://www.tinyseamstress.com/">shop</a> on Tuesday September 1. So make sure you check back!</div>
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These are very similar to the original Shore bags, with a few minor changes. There will be 2 pockets inside, instead of one, plus the original 1 pocket on the outside. </div>
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The leather handles are so soft and comfy, even better than the cotton handles and the bag is so lightweight, yet still durable. There will be limited quantities of each bag. Oh, I hope you love them as much as I do!</div>
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P.S. A little secret...we will be sending a free gift with the first few orders. There will be more info on this in days to come on our <a href="https://instagram.com/tinyseamstress/">Instagram</a> page. So come follow us there and stay up to date on all of our exciting news!</div>
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I am so excited (and so behind) to introduce my new spring patterns! These are the patterns that I showed at quilt market this year. My first pattern is called Bounce. This pattern is one that looks complex, but is in fact, not very difficult. The squares are put together diagonally allowing for that "bounce" affect with each block. Finished quilt is about 72" x 72".</div>
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Fabrics on cover are Year of the Ninja by Riley Blake Designs.</div>
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My second pattern is Oh Betsy 2! This bag is similar to the original Oh Betsy bag in the way that it is built, but as far as style goes, it has it's own personality. The cut out on the top is so great because it allows the bag to lay on your hip comfortably! There is one pocket on the inside and it's so stylish with it's hook and ring closure. I get compliments on mine all the time.</div>
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Fabrics on cover are Halle by Riley Blake Designs.</div>
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Pocket-full is a very simple build of a bag and quick and easy to put together. The name of this bag does actually come from that bag, as it is FULL of pockets! 10 to be exact--6 outside, 2 large inside and 2 pencil pockets. And as always, a magnetic snap closure!</div>
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Fabric on cover is La Vie Boheme by the Quilted Fish.</div>
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Ribbons is a quilt you've seen before and now I finally have the pattern! </div>
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All of my testers confirmed that this was quick and easy to assemble, so I feel fairly safe saying that out loud. ;) This quilt is mostly built of flying geese and then a few others along the way. Like I said, simple! It measures 54" x 54" approximately when finished. The perfect throw!</div>
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Fabric on cover is The Cottage Garden by the Quilted Fish (I see a theme here).</div>
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I have had lots of requests for this one and it was in fact our top seller at quilt market (by like 3 patterns...haha). This is a smaller "fun-size" version of The Shore Bag. I call it "The Smaller Shore Bag"--catchy eh? This is an exact replica of the larger bag...only smaller. I'm not really sure what else to say, except maybe, it's adorable and fun! :)</div>
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Fabrics on Cover are Basics by Riley Blake Designs.</div>
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And then....Urban Chic! This quilt speaks for itself. But just in case it doesn't, I have to say that this is a fun quilt! So fun to put together and can be done one block at a time. Lots of half square triangles! And the blocks are quite large, about 24" x 24". Finished quilt is about 72" x 72".</div>
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So, that's it! I hope you love them! They were a lot of work, but so so fun! Also, if you happen to take the time to make any of these patterns, always feel free to post pics and share (you can tag me on @tinyseamstress) or even email them directly to me! I love, love, love seeing your work!</div>
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Things have been so crazy, that I struggle to find time to ever sit down and blog, even about the good stuff! Like these fun patterns for McCalls! These bags are exclusives for McCalls and I'm so excited about them. The zippers are so simple to install and add such a fun touch to an otherwise ordinary bag. If you look closely at the bag above, you'll notice that the handles even have a zipper between them, allowing you to zip them up to make 1 handle. How fun is that?</div>
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The smaller shoulder bag has smaller details, such as the little bows on the strap and the fun boxed bottom, so it stays standing when you set it down. And then for extra storage there is a tiny zipper pocket in the flap for like coins or a small set of keys.</div>
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I used Soft and Stable in the base of the larger bag and I loved how it really added a lot of strength to the bag without taking away from it's lightweight style.</div>
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This purple bag shows the bow a little better in the handle. Aren't they fun?! You can find this pattern #M7138 at Joanns, Hobby Lobby, a few Walmarts, Hancocks, McCalls online shop and of course they are listed in my <a href="http://www.tinyseamstressdesigns.bigcartel.com/">shop</a>! Thanks so much for all of your support in the past, I hope you continue to enjoy these fun patterns!</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027855204316903973.post-53016020291787932572015-03-11T18:23:00.001-07:002015-03-11T18:23:02.949-07:00Qualegal keeps your business organized<div style="text-align: left;">
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I have been so lucky in my business endeavors to have a brother who can help me manage all of my legal documents and questions along the way. But I know that there are so many people out there running a small business, trying to keep up with all of their legal paperwork and fees, and falling behind because they can't keep up or they can't keep organized with everything and don't know what is required. Especially because when we sign up to do a fun little business (like pattern design), the paperwork isn't at all what we're signing up to do! Am I right? </div>
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My brother Troy (a corporate attorney) recently started a new website <a href="http://www.qualegal.com/">www.qualegal.com</a> for small companies where you can keep all of your business documents, minutes, contracts, and even your company roles, authorizations and investor information up to date in one place. Forget the messy paperwork and make your business hassle free. </div>
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For example, when we made Tiny Seamstress into Tiny Seamstress LLC, all I had to do was log onto Qualegal to gather all of my important information. I also keep my business contracts with other companies uploaded on my Qualegal site, so whenever I need them they are available. </div>
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Earlier this year a small postcard arrived from my state needing some information about my business. While I knew the information was somewhere in my office, I wasn't entirely sure where. I was so excited when I remembered that I had already downloaded that info onto my page and I was able to get everything I needed for the state without digging through a single file! True story.</div>
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It's a great online minute book for small businesses, it keeps all of your legal records organized (you know, the most important part of business), it walks you through how to keep your minutes, gives you the forms you need and helps you do your required annual meetings, and there is contact info available to you for any questions you need answered along the way. </div>
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I think as far as small businesses go, I'm about as small as they come (absolutely no pun intended) and even I need my documents organized! So check it out. Go see what the fuss is all about. I promise you won't be disappointed! <a href="http://www.qualegal.com/">www.qualegal.com</a> </div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027855204316903973.post-36532330204311922192015-03-05T21:29:00.001-08:002015-03-05T21:42:39.053-08:00Rejection, it's for everyone.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I remember a creative writing course I took in college where authors came in to talk about their careers. Jack Weyland came in and spoke about submitting your work and then facing rejection. He had a 4" binder that he dropped right there on the table in front of us (smack!) and he said, "These are all of the rejection letters I've received." I remember my eyes growing big as I pondered the years of writing he must have submitted to be awarded such a novel of rejections. And that was basically all he said in his speech other than reading a few of the letters aloud.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On January 1, 2015, I decided to be brave in a whole lot of aspects and I was going to get everything I've ever wanted for myself this year. This plan was in <em>perfect</em> motion, until a couple of weeks ago when I began experiencing all sorts of rejection. My whole world felt as though it had all gone to crap and I sat huddled up in a little ball sobbing next to my husband, complaining about all of the things I want being ridiculously hard to get. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My sob session goes back as far as 1996 when I decided that I just wanted to grow. I simply wanted a few inches and there was only ONE way to get that. I couldn't have it easy like the rest of high school where they just wake up one morning 6" taller. Nope! I had to have my legs lengthened by a stretching method discovered in RUSSIA. Where they surgically break every single bone with a hammer and chisel and then they drill 12" pins through one side of your leg and right out the other for the whole world to see. And then <em>magically</em> three years later I'm 6" taller! Whyyy does life have to be so hard??? (Jason loves that I always bring my hardships back to the one event that I feel was so absolutely unfair in life.) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So now when I want something, I feel that I have every right to lay my plan out and say, "OK, everything else is hard (like carrying children, reaching the salad dressing in the grocery aisle, shoe shopping etc.) so THIS one little thing that I want should be easy! But it never is. It really never is. And the easier I want it to be, the harder it is!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Rejection. The almost-worst thing in life. It's for every size. Every flavor. Every style. Every color. Every temperament. Ev-er-y-one. It's like a bad cough medicine. Every four hours you know it's coming and even if you hold your breath, you still find yourself jumping up and down in the bathroom, squinting your eyes and spitting out every last drop that lingers in your mouth. You can't escape it because you need it and you have to have it, even though you don't want it. It will never get easier, but maybe it gets better because you learn that the faster you take it, the faster you'll forget about it. Choke down the cough syrup so you can enjoy the next four hours. </span><br />
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With Valentine's Day approaching I can't help but think of all the people I love.</div>
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Three of which are the greatest blessing of all! I love my kids even though they</div>
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Ruger 9 years old</div>
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Sawyer 7 years old</div>
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Remi 3 years old</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027855204316903973.post-26849265493944779422014-09-29T19:01:00.002-07:002014-09-29T19:01:56.867-07:00Find Your Lula 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This past year has been hard...to say the least. Business has been rough, my mind has been lost and all of my creativity has felt incomplete. This has rubbed off into my personal life as well. I won't go into details, because I'm sure it's happened to all of you in one way or another. I didn't know what to do. I would walk circles in my studio not knowing where to start, or if any of it was even worth it. Especially when comparing myself to other designers, I felt like I couldn't make the cut (BTW, don't EVER do that!).<br />
Last year I had thought a lot about attending <a href="http://www.findyourlula.com/">Lula</a>, but I didn't. Because it cost money. I felt like that was selfish. Then again, this year I thought the same thing. But my husband (the good man that he is) said, "You should go!" And I said, "OK!" <br />
I packed my bags and headed to Park City. I knew a few of the people from Quilt Market, but not very well and I was mortified. You know, like first day of high school mortified. What if everyone thinks I'm a loser and doesn't talk to me? What if I have to eat by myself? What if I don't catch on in class and they all roll their eyes at me? What if <a href="http://pinkfigdesign.blogspot.com/">Pink Fig</a> thinks my business is lame or what if the shop owners stop buying my patterns because I'm so crazy? SELFISH THOUGHTS! <br />
So about 15 minutes into the retreat I realized that this just wasn't going to be scary at all. This was a very safe place, where we could express our emotions and our struggles and everyone pitched in to lift us up. Everyone had stories JUST LIKE MINE! They had fears and struggles just like I did and we together as a team were there for each other. We built each other up and at the same time we had teachers who were so incredibly SELFLESS with their skills and taught us so many secrets and talents that we really need for our careers. We had cooks and staff there to make sure we were eating so well and keeping our minds and bodies alert and happy! There were designers, authors, a magazine owner, and <a href="http://thequiltedfish.com/">Amanda Herring</a> who were there to lead us and guide us! They helped us find a new beginning for our paths and now via the internet we are all able to keep in touch and continue to feel inspired and be supportive!<br />
I have to blog about this, not just to tell you all about it, but to remind myself next year, to go again! THIS WAS SO WORTH IT! Don't just go for the amazing gifts/swag (because OH MY WORD...THE SWAG!!!) or the fancy dining or the great classes, go for the lifetime of new friendships, the support, love, and inspiration from others just like YOU! Just go to find yourself all over again.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027855204316903973.post-44203341820722654712014-09-21T20:57:00.002-07:002014-09-21T21:07:35.748-07:00Photography 101<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This past week I spent a few days at an event called <a href="http://www.findyourlula.com/">Find Your Lula</a>. I attended this event in hopes of learning a few skills. Never could I have possibly have imagined all the greatness that I gained in such a short amount of time. I established life long friendships, a new found confidence in myself, a love for creativity and people, as well as many other things which I will touch on in another post.</div>
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One of the courses taught at Lula was photography. I learned so much in just a few short days with <a href="http://www.shadetreestudios.net/">Kristen</a>. I still have a ways to go, but I am so grateful for all she taught me.</div>
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I have had a few requests (and by few, I mean like 3) to show Remi's room with the <a href="http://tinyseamstressdesigns.bigcartel.com/product/petals-paper-pattern">Petals</a> décor. I don't have a complete photo of the room because it's not all finished and in fact these photos actually show it more "along the way" to completion because I'm not sure when I will actually finish it. I started the flower about 2 years ago and have modified it several times. But now I feel like it is perfect and my best critic (Remi) loves it hanging in her bedroom! We actually have a few now, but these photos are only showing the one.</div>
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At one point, I made a quilt to match as well...it's a lot of fun with the petals and ruffles in the middle, but I didn't include it in the pattern because I ran out of time. So...maybe next year? ;)</div>
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One thing that I love so much about Remi, is that I never have to bribe her to smile for the camera. She is so willing all the time. She's bit younger in these photos. Her hair is a lot longer now, but her eyes and smile are still the same!</div>
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Once I finally decided on where to put the crib, I was able to finalize some decorations. I used all THREE templates in <a href="http://tinyseamstressdesigns.bigcartel.com/product/petals-paper-pattern">my pattern</a> to make various sizes of baskets and wall petals for her. She just thinks this is the best thing ever and loves looking at her flower every night.</div>
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We were very careful with hanging the flower and made sure it was SUPER secure! I like that it's simple and enchanting all in one. Not over the top like a lot of little girl rooms. That's really how we like things around here. I was even able to find all of the polka dot fabric for super cheap (with coupon) at Hobby Lobby! The other fabrics are of course Lila Tuller by <a href="http://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/">Riley Blake Designs</a>.</div>
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We still have a lot to do with the rest of the room but I think this is a pretty good start! :)</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And just as a bonus, that basket has been used as her Easter basket for the last 2 years and she just loves it. She carries it for weeks after, until I sneak it away for the next year. This pattern is SUPER simple and pretty quick to make, so don't be intimidated at all! It's made with fusible fleece, fabric, and a little bit of cardboard...crazy right? I've worked on it for 2 years to get it as simple as possible and I think you're just going to love it! Most of the fabrics are <em>Sweet Harmony by Amy Hamberlin.</em></span></span></div>
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About a week ago I was visiting with some friends and our children were running around all crazy. A little girl walked up to me and said, "Why are you little?" I looked at her and smiled and before I answered, her sweet Grandma said, "Remember what Tiffany told you last time you asked that?" I couldn't help but just giggle at her tender spirit and those big eyes staring back at me. I replied, "I'm little because Heavenly Father made me that way! Just the way he made you. We're all different aren't we?"<br />
She smiled and said, "yes" and then she was off doing something else. I went home smiling thinking about her and I was so proud that she had the courage to ask such an intriguing question and even more proud that she was satisfied with the answer. Over the years people (old and young) have always asked me why I'm little. I used to say stuff about mutated genes, or "my dad was over 40" or "I was just the leftovers in my super tall family!" But then one day, my nephew asked my brother why I was so much smaller than him and he said, "Because that's the way Heavenly Father made her!" <br />
"That's it!" I thought. That's my answer and it's 100% the truth. <br />
Several weeks ago my sweet Sawyer came home from school and said, "I don't like it when people call me little!" I thought to myself, "Ok...don't screw this up! This is your mommy moment!" <br />
I asked him, "What do you tell them?"<br />
He said, "I don't say anything. I just don't answer."<br />
I explained to him that maybe he could just say, "That's the way Heavenly Father made me."<br />
He said what he always says, "That's a good idea."<br />
He hasn't brought it up since, but he does walk up to the table, hold his chin up high and say, "Look mom!"<br />
I just reply, "OH my! Look how tall you are Sawyer!" He just walks away with a big grin on his face.<br />
I remember as a child these same struggles. I remember not liking school because every. single. day. people had the same short jokes and they would say them and laugh just like they did the day before. And I would smile and walk away or I'd say something super sarcastic that probably wasn't very Christ-like. While I am a confident person, I too, like everyone else in the world am scarred from things like this and I know this will happen with my children as well, but I am going to prevent them from it as much as I can.<br />
When Sawyer was born and we found out that he had Achondroplasia, I became depressed and suffered for a long time with an extreme amount of guilt for passing this on to my child. Which would probably explain the age gap between him and Remi. But while I was raising Sawyer, something truly miraculous happened, something that made my testimony grow immensely. For the first time, I was able to truly see my sweet babies the way our Heavenly Father sees me, and this allowed me to love myself and forgive myself for passing on this genetic disorder to all three of my children. Yep, I said all THREE. <br />
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Ruger is 8 years old and the same height as me, so no he doesn't have Achondroplasia. But he is hearing impaired (which we found out at the same time as Sawyer's diagnosis) and this hearing loss stems from me having Achondroplasia. Crazy right? You'd never ever think that, but I guess it's somewhat common in children with little mommies and daddies. This also put me in full swing post-partum. Thankfully I was able to overcome this somewhat quickly. <br />
As my boys grew, I fell in love so deeply with both of them. They have these sweet sweet personalities. They welcome everyone with open arms, they are well behaved and they have so much fun. There was one week where my husband and I said, "hey maybe we should try for another baby!" and then the next week we said, "no it's still too much." This is a point in life where we can truly say that we were not in control of our destiny because shortly after we discovered that we were expecting a little girl. <br />
I remember being so disappointed to discover that my doctor was no longer delivering babies and that I'd have to go to another. After seeing my new doctor a couple of times and talking with him, I remember him asking me a question (and I think I've told this story before), "Do you plan to have more kids after this?" I said, "I don't know if we're up to it. You see, I tend to pass on my physical genes to my children causing them to have struggles and I just don't know if I can handle any more of that."<br />
He looked me in the eye and said, "Let me tell you something. I have six children. One of which is autistic, one has diabetes, and the list goes on. All of our children come with trials and I promise you that being little isn't the most difficult thing they could have to deal with!"<br />
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His words pierced me so strongly, my heart sank and awakened all at once. The reality that all of my children were going to have a trial no matter what made me sad, but his support and reassurance that it wasn't my fault brought such warmth and love to my heart. How could this doctor be so sensitive and know exactly what to say? This was a pivotal turning point in my life. And thank goodness because it was shortly after that we discovered I was having another <em>little</em> baby...GIRL! Perhaps this was just the Lord's way of wrapping up my little family with a bow or maybe not. But I do know that no matter what the world thinks of my family, I know and am completely able to love these children of mine, whole heartedly. Though it's been a hard road emotionally, it has been made very clear to me that I have three children that other's would give anything to have. Children that are tender and truly sweet, that love one another, get along, treat their mother with kindness, and bring home more of the neighborhood than I can handle with their good looks and charm. I am blessed beyond measure to be raising these truly OUTstanding children and I am blessed to be different and not blend in with the crowd...the Lord knows exactly what we need in this life to grow and I'm so grateful He gave me the trials I have, I wouldn't trade them for anything! <br />
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf said in our latest General Conference, "How often do we wait to see the rainbow without thanking God for the rain?" Though my trials may not be like others, I am grateful they are my own and I am grateful my Heavenly Father is taking care of me and helping me through the rain. He is my light and makes every day possible...rain and all. <br />
I know that there are storms that lay ahead for this family, but I also know there are rainbows yet to come. So for now, I'm going to enjoy the sunshine and stay prepared for the rain, by building my relationship with my Heavenly Father and make certain that my sweet babies know how blessed I truly feel to have them in my life. They are my light and my life and the answer to so many of my prayers!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027855204316903973.post-7397459758349884192014-04-03T21:43:00.002-07:002014-04-03T21:43:45.276-07:00McCall's Spring Patterns<div style="text-align: center;">
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Lately I've been sewing like mad and using my seam ripper more than ever! Oh my! I can't believe the use I've made of that little sharp tool. Perhaps it's my new distraction with watching DWTS while I sew. I am a Full House guru, so when <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/dancing-stars-candace-cameron-bure-shares-fitness-secrets/story?id=23157254">Candace Cameron</a> Bure came on the show, I was doomed from the start of the season. Let's just pray I can work out all my kinks before market in exactly 43 days! How is that possible? How is it so soon???</div>
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Anyway, so amongst all of this chaos in the Jenkins' home, little sparks of happiness make their way into my life! For example, our <a href="http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m6905-products-47902.php?page_id=4543&search_control=display&list=search">new spring release in McCall patterns</a>! Can you believe we made page 2 in the look book! Eeeek!!!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"> I am listing these patterns in <a href="http://www.tinyseamstressdesigns.bigcartel.com/">my shop</a> as we speak! And all will be available in PDF format next week. I hope you enjoy them and hopefully they were worth the wait! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"> Also, many of you have been asking about when the Shore bags will be listed in the shop again...I'm hoping to get that done soon as well, but please be patient with me, I am only one little person. :) I have been so thankful for all of your continuing support with that bag though! </span></div>
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I woke up this morning, remembering that <em>this</em> was the day! <em>This</em> was the day my favorite little clutch was going to be debuted in the fall edition of <em>Quilts and More.</em> So I hopped out of bed, prepped myself just a little for the public eye, and went for a morning bike ride. <br />
When I walked in the grocery store I couldn't help but smile, knowing just what I was heading for and when I went to pay I'm certain that cashier was thinking, "Why is the crazy lady in here all sweaty, with bed head, buying this quilt magazine?" Well had I wanted to make any more a fool of myself I would have told her that I was making my very first magazine appearance and because I had to stop and have a baby a long the way, it was a lot of effort to get this project accomplished and so I was very, very proud of myself! <em>However,</em> I didn't want to make a fool of my already sweaty, bed-head self, so I just paid for my magazine and walked away proud.<br />
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I rode home and showed my husband who had already dressed 3 children and drug them outside to work in the backyard. I said, "Look honey, I have a 3 page spread!" </div>
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All kidding aside, he did think it was a pretty fancy spread and so did I! I couldn't be more pleased with the way it turned out and it was such an honor to work with Jill Mead and her crew. Thanks ladies for all of the fun and great work on your end.</div>
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Now stop reading my silly blog and RUN (or bike or drive) to a quilt shop or grocery store and get one for yourself, so you can make "A Simple Touch" clutch for yourself! It's super easy and can be made in 30 minutes or less. Go now, get one! It looks like this, in case you need a visual:</div>
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We love our little lake here. The really warm days have been rare and so we go whenever we can. The boys are so good to stay close and play with Remi and they love play wild crazy sea creatures. :)</div>
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Ruger has grown so much since last year and is just the best help with the younger two. I wouldn't know what to do without him! I love the lake because it wears them out and I hate going to the lake because it wears me out and makes my home a sandbox. I guess that's the price we have to pay. Right?</div>
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xoxo, tiff (and my toes that weren't suppose to be in the photo)</div>
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I've been digging to the bottom of the barrel here, trying to list everything I have in the shop. I need to clean up shop a little and make room for new designs. I (lightly) used this banner for Remi's <a href="http://tinyseamstress.blogspot.com/2013/07/remis-two.html">birthday party</a> and no longer have a use for it, so I've listed it in the shop. There is 7+ yards of it and would work great for any party celebration! You can find it <a href="http://www.tinyseamstressdesigns.bigcartel.com/product/party-banner-7-yards">here.</a></div>
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This Poppins Bag was a fun display at market and I'm just now getting it back. It has the 4 exterior pockets and two large inside ones. Would work great as a diaper bag, church bag, etc. And it has those fancy silver rings to add a little bling, and the gold on the fabric shimmers as well. It's a bold bag and I've really grown to love it! You can find it <a href="http://tinyseamstressdesigns.bigcartel.com/product/the-poppins-bag-peacock-last-one">here</a>.</div>
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And then this adorable <a href="http://tinyseamstressdesigns.bigcartel.com/product/poppins-bag-navy-green">Poppins bag</a> is also from market and is still in the shop waiting for a home. <br />
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I've also added a bunch of fun new Shore bags and some old ones too! Some have sold, but there are still a few left! I love this new <a href="http://tinyseamstressdesigns.bigcartel.com/product/the-shore-bag-crimson">crimson style</a>! The red/pink colors really go well with the navy stripes.<br />
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And I wasn't sure how people would feel about the green with the navy, but I just had to try! And great news for me...they sold out quick! Hopefully we can get more of that fabric in soon.<br />
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I also added more of the <a href="http://tinyseamstressdesigns.bigcartel.com/product/fuschia-navy-shore-bag">fuchsia</a> and <a href="http://tinyseamstressdesigns.bigcartel.com/product/the-shore-bag">orange</a> as well. Go grab them while you can!</div>
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I hope you're all having a wonderful summer! We are keeping so busy over here with the lake and the park and cheap movies and soccer and swim lessons...really it's a hard life we live! I hope you all have a great weekend!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027855204316903973.post-38582443818344607442013-07-12T08:44:00.000-07:002013-07-12T08:44:54.114-07:00Remi's TWO<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My baby girl turned TWO yesterday! Can you believe it? I feel like it was just yesterday that <a href="http://tinyseamstress.blogspot.com/2011/01/welcoming-2011-one.html">this </a>was happening and sadly, I still can't wear those jeans...I miss those jeans. I am happy to give them up though for what I got in <a href="http://tinyseamstress.blogspot.com/2011/07/mine.html">return</a>. Everyone was blown away that this little miss was over 9 pounds, but I knew she'd be a little squirt and boy am I grateful. I can't pack a big toddler at this point. ha!<br />
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Remi you've been so easy and fun to have around and now you're TWO! You're still pretty easy to get along with, but you've had it with the camera. Smiles are out of the question. Luckily, our old favorite neighbor stopped by and got this smile out of you (thank you Lawnie!).<br />
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This past little while you've broken out of your shell a bit. You've used your voice a lot more with your brothers and your words a lot more with me. It's been so fun to watch your vocabulary grow, even if you say things like "coke" and "no, no, no" (I know it could be worse). You love to dance around in circles and do some sort of little chant that I've never seen before and you either bless or curse everyone you see with your hands. You are a character. You have a great LOVE for men and your Grandpas, probably because your daddy is so good to you. And it's ok...<em>for now</em>. You'll take your daddy over anyone any day. You are two peas in a pod. You'd rather eat off of his plate then touch anything I put in front of you (even if it is the same food).<br />
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You have the craziest curls and rolls that go on forever. You love to stand at the top of the stairs and yell "Ra-ga" and "Ya-ya" (Ruger and Sawyer). We paint your toes a lot because you love to be "pretty". But you'll take a power ranger or transformer any day of those silly dolls we keep buying you. You've started helping with chores, because it's what your brothers do. Your favorite is throwing things away and we find all sorts of things in the garbage. You also love to scrub the walls and the toilet and help with laundry. Swimming is your favorite activity! You can jump of the side of the pool any time and kick your feet like mad, while we still can't get Sawyer off the stairs. :)<br />
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You love covering your face when you laugh ^^^ and you do the <em>best </em>fake cry I have <em>ever</em> seen! You can point and say, "eyes, ears, mouth, teeth, nose, hair, and head. You know where your hands, feet, belly, and "bum-bum" are and your belly button which is referred to as a "beep-beep" (thank you Roni). You love your sippy cup more than life itself and will take anything over dry cake, which is why we filled your bday cake with caramel syrup. Ice cream and watermelon are your favorite and you are a pro at chewing gum and spitting it out properly. You love to play on and under my sewing table and your favorite shows are "Do-da", "Uuuumi", and "Diego". But above all the one thing you love most are your "shoe-shoes". You are clear on your favorites and love shopping for new ones. We just aren't quite sure what to do with all the "shoe-shoe" love around here, but we're learning. :)<br />
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You're just the happiest little ending to our fairytale and we love you so so much Remi! Happy Birthday big girl!<br />
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