Sew Sweet Cottage

My Sew Sweet Cottage blog is full of sewing, crafting, home decorating, furniture remodeling, party ideas, and the joys of raising our son with Autism.

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Tears of Joy…Justin is starting to talk

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Hard to believe that just 5 months ago we were headed to an Autism specialist 17 hours away by car with only a thread of hope to hold on to...
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Monday, October 21, 2013

DIY Board and Batten Fireplace treatment…

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I had been mulling several ideas around in my head about what to do with this wall in our new house( the Christmas picture from last year i...

Paris, Belgium, and Netherlands…

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We had so much fun on our trip, and relaxed!!  It was heavenly.  It reminded me how much I love my husband—and I love our crazy life ...
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Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Taking some R & R….

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My husband and I rarely get to spend time alone with each other—we’re so busy finding babysitters, or not wanting to pay babysitters, makin...
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Sunday, September 22, 2013

Justin’s part in the Primary Program…

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Our church has one Sunday a year where the kids are the focus of the congregation's main meeting, Sacrament meeting.  It is called the ...
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Friday, September 20, 2013

My favorite Beginner Sewing Machine… Brother XR1300

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At the suggestion of a friend in bartering for eggs this year, I ended up teaching sewing lessons—who would have thought I would love it s...
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Thursday, September 19, 2013

DIY American Girl doll skirt sewing tutorial…

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My Little Miss loves to sew, she is almost nine and loves using the sewing machine by herself—and she’s getting pretty good at it!!  We hav...
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Monday, September 16, 2013

DIY Chalkboard with Hobby Lobby open frame…

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I often look in my rear view mirror and see four little faces in the car and think, “I HAVE FOUR KIDS!!”  I am the busiest I have ever been...
Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Up-cycled Denim Ruffled Skirt tutorial…

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I don’t like sewing clothes—have I mentioned this??  I am sure I have!!  I do love sewing clothes from a blog tutorial or refashions, but i...
Monday, September 9, 2013

Fall Burlap Deco Mesh Monogram Wreath…

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I needed something for my front door, and after a few months of stewing came up with this little beauty… Hobby Lobby is killing me with...
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My sew sweet cottage is filled with 4 little kids who keep me busy. My oldest has Autism, and life can get a little crazy sometimes! I keep my sanity, or what's left of it, by spending time sewing, decorating, baking, throwing a party, and enjoying life's little moments. Contact me SewSweetCottage@yahoo.com
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