Category Archives: Babies & Kids

Photography Tips & Classes

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Kymy

I have to say one of the most common things I read about whether from pattern testers, pattern designers or small shops is how can I take better pictures? We can deny it all we want, but the truth good … Continue reading →

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Riley’s Nightgown & Sleep Shirt (Kids Newborn to 18 Youth)

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Kymy

Riley’s Nightgown & Sleep Shirt Infant, Toddler, Kids & Youth/Tween Sizes Newborn to 18 PATTERN DESCRIPTION: Riley’s nightgown and sleep shirt pattern came about after hearing repeated requests from moms, looking for more gender neutral options, for a sleep shirt made … Continue reading →

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Tutorial: Fabric Tube Necklace – GREAT Natural Teething Necklace

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Kymy

We have not reinvented the wheel, fabric tube necklaces have been around for years using anything for cotton balls, Styrofoam, plastic, wood & glass beads or even marbles! Recently my friend Trisha from Sweet ‘n’ Sassy Girls shared a finished necklace … Continue reading →

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Baby Girl Turns 1 Rainbow Style!!!

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Kymy

I can’t believe it is already here??? Today my surprise baby girl Kenzie Rae turned 1! Unfortunately I seriously messed up both my knees over 2 weeks ago running in bad shoes :(. I wasn’t able to do nearly as … Continue reading →

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Inspiration: ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Kymy

I create with fabric… I don’t sketch/draw/paint, but last night I decided to give it a shot anyway. I was struggling to see the finished idea in my head so I figured what’s the harm? I love that I didn’t … Continue reading →

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TUTORIAL: Rockin’ Zombie ~ Distressed Reverse Applique

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Kymy

The twins were really excited this year when I told them that they could design & help make shirts for the first day of school. They got some fun and BRIGHT shoes and wanted something trendy & mama wanted it … Continue reading →

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Re-vamped FREE NICU Friendly Smock Pattern

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Kymy

One of the most popular draws to http://www.everythingyourmamamade.com over the last for years has been my free NICU Friendly Smock Pattern. By popular demand I have gotten around to professional digitizing it AND not just in the 1 original ‘one … Continue reading →

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Sunshine is here & feeling inspired!

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Kymy

I must say we have been lucky for the ‘Seattle area’ this year… Summer normally arrives July 5th after getting rained on the 4th but this year it showed up around mid May and has actually managed to stick around … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day…

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Kymy

I wanted to share what I wrote about my husband on facebook this morning. I will say my big kids are lucky, though my ex (their dad) and I may butt heads and have different views on parenting he really … Continue reading →

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Surfer Chic Almost 5 Years Later

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Kymy

For readers who have been following me since the beginning you may remember these adorable surfer chic dresses I made for the twins when they were 14 months old. They were one of the first dresses I made for that … Continue reading →