Pardon my radio-silence for a bit. In December of 2019 I sustained a concussion (my second as an adult). I was away from work for 6 months because I could not use a computer without headaches – so away from blogging as well! I was able to get back at my sewing machine in March – just in time for…
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Christmas Stockings for YOU!
Available for a limited time! Now available for holiday delivery… custom Christmas stockings for you and your loved ones! I have four prints available with contrast lining and cuff – just $20 each. Or opt for custom embroidery of a name on the cuff for $25. Fill out this link with your choice and this little elf will get to…
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Products Page!
In addition to craft fairs, I am now able to take online orders for m bee makes products! All of my products are inspired by the creative hand-sewn items that have worked for my family. As much as possible, I source all of my fun prints from local Maine stores so that MY small business supports other small businesses! Check…
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Join us at the Maker’s Market!
m bee makes will be a featured vendor at The Maker’s Market at the Point this Sunday, June 23. This is such a great venue. Hours are from 10-3. You can enjoy featured libations from the bar while you shop – wow! There are usually some food truck offerings as well, so plan on lunch while you are there! We’ll…
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Craft Fair
I’m excited to say that I participated in my first craft fair as a vendor! I developed a set of products for kids and babies that I am very excited about! (Product page coming soon) Below you’ll see my display. m bee makes is officially a small business – licensed, bank account, credit card payments, the works! More importantly: the…
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2019 Make Nine: Hinterland Dress
When SewLiberated released the Hinterland dress, I was immediately in love with this versatile pattern. So many options for plackets, sleeve lengths, and skirt lengths! It’s like a million dresses in one! I was really hesitant to try the pattern because I was not seeing many samples on curvier shapes like mine. So of course I tried a sketch of…
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2019 Make Nine: Gimme Shelter Hat
So there you go! My first “make” of the 2019 Make Nine is completed. Eight to go!I got this great little pattern from a local-to-me yarn shop, KnitWit. If you are in or around Portland, Maine, this is a great shop to check out. They have tons of delicious fibers and very helpful and knowledgeable staff! This was my original…
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Better late than never… My 2019 Make Nine
This is the first year that I am planning an official “Make Nine,” and I am so excited to participate! If you don’t know about this challenge, then definitely check out @makeninechallenge on instagram! I used MyBodyModel templates for my designs. If you have not heard of this company, you are in for a treat! You enter your measurements and…
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Holiday Blogging: Pajamas
Now that the holidays are past and I have a few minutes to breathe again, I can catch up on blogging all my holiday makes! Making holiday pajamas for my children has become a delightful tradition. (The delicious animal print is from Windham Fabrics – purchased at Z Fabrics) I used the Sleepover Pajamas pattern from Oliver + S. I…
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Holiday Blogging: Outfits
Now that the holidays are past and I have a few minutes to breathe again, I can catch up on blogging all my holiday makes! My kids still let me put them in matching outfits… so how could I NOT make something with my favorite Rifle Paper Company print from the past year?! (Fabrics are: Brussels Washer Linen and Rifle…