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A Children’s Black Swan Costume

A Children’s Black Swan Costume

By Angela Flicker on October 30, 2011

A few months back we asked my daughter what she wanted to be for Halloween.  Her reply was a “princess ballerina” –completely predictable.  My husband and I were hoping to do something a little more creative though and so we decided on “The Black Swan”.  Yesterday, we tested this costume out, and it was a [...]

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The Calm Before the Storm

The Calm Before the Storm

By Angela Flicker on October 21, 2011

The past four months of my pregnancy have been difficult.  When I was pregnant with Monet, despite the morning sickness at the beginning, life went on as usual those last 5-6 months.  Everyday I walked to and from work 3 miles, I was energetic, and ready to take on the world.  I felt like a [...]

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Sewing Clothes for Kids

Sewing Clothes for Kids

By Angela Flicker on October 12, 2011

For the longest time, the idea of sewing clothes intimidated me.  It all started the day I accidentally pinned my 9 month old daughter while I was trying to alter a dress that I had made for her.  Ever since, making a quilt has honestly seemed easier. In preparation for Baby Jude’s arrival, the cold [...]

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Making Another Charley Harper Quilt

Making Another Charley Harper Quilt

By Angela Flicker on October 1, 2011

Three years ago, I truly enjoyed making a  Charley Harper Applique Embroidery Quilt for my daughter Monet.  It was my first quilt, and so I think it will always be my favorite, as this is when I discovered and feel in love with the process of quilting.  (You can find the pattern for sale here.) [...]

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