Craftsy Sewing & Quilting Courses - My Current Bucket List

What are you hoping to learn in 2016?  I've put together my short list and a bucket list of Craftsy courses - all with the goal of developing my understanding of sewing and quilting method and technique.  (*all Craftsy links in this post are affiliate links, but this post is not sponsored by Craftsy and contains my own opinions and plans.  If you make any purchases through my links (in any department) I will earn a portion of the sale at no extra cost to you.)

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M is for Moto Joggers from Hatchlings Patterns {Blog Tour}

As I type this blog post, I am wearing a pair of the most comfortable pants.  Ever.  And, I sewed them for myself using the new M is for Moto Joggers women's pattern* from Hatchlings Patterns (now Thread Faction as of May 2016) and the softest, most buttery-feeling french micro-terry fabric from LA Finch Fabrics.  I am excited to tell you about the pattern, which is the first woman's pattern from Liz at Hatchlings Patterns, and to participate in the M is for Moto Joggers Pattern Tour which begins today and continues through October 31.  Also, I'll be on Periscope showing the inside of my pants and talking more about the pattern, so follow me @SewNotPerfect to catch it live or watch the reply.  (you can view it at this link until 8pm EST on Tuesday).  I wrote a lot for this post.  I tried to bold the most important info for those who skim.  If you want to cut to the nitty gritty, read my bullet points, especially about the awesome sizing of this pattern and why you should trust the chart and fit modification instructions.

Disclosure:  I was contacted to participate in this tour and received the pattern for free in order to participate.  My review and comments are honest, straight-forward, and my own.  This post contains affiliate links marked with *.

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Jennuine Design Haven Acres Mini Collection - Pattern Review

If you haven't yet purchased a pattern from Jennuine Design, and you sew at all for a girl, this is the time to make your first purchase!  The equestrian-inspired Haven Acres Mini Collection will not only be a delight to sew, it will probably convince you to buy her other patterns as well.  I hope you'll find my review helpful.  Be sure to check out the Things You Might Like To Know at the end of the post for a few extra thoughts and suggestions for when you make your own version.

  

The Haven Acres Mini Collection is a three-piece collection featuring Dressage Leggings, Haven Acres Blouse, and Sweet Pea Cap.  All three patterns are on sale in her shop for 20% off - no code needed.  The sale runs through Sunday, February 15, 2015.  

*Disclosure Statement: The Jennuine Design links in the post are my affiliate links.  I received these patterns at no cost in exchange for my testing and feedback.  The opinions are my own and not influenced. 

(Disclaimer:  I am not a newborn photographer! It was tough to get the baby and the clothes to stay in the right place long enough to get a picture in good lighting.)

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