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Book Review! Me & My 18″ Doll

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You’ll recall reviews of two of Erin Hentzel’s previous books, ‘Doll Dress Boutique’ (November, 2018) and ‘Doll Days’ (June, 2016). It’s been a while since we’ve done a book review and I’ve got one for you today! Erin has been at it again! I love that her books have sort of a ‘theme’, let’s have a little re-cap… First, she… Read more »

Doll Dress Boutique – Book Review and Blog Tour

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How about a book review and a blog tour post? My online sewing friend Erin Hentzel has just released her third book of patterns for 18″ dolls, Doll Dress Boutique (can’t wait to get it? here’s a link to the book on Amazon) Doll Dress Boutique on Amazon Erin is the owner, designer, blogger and sewist at Avery Lane Designs. She… Read more »

It’s a Contest from Avery Lane Designs!

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You may remember when I shared information and a review on a new book from my friend, Erin Hentzel, of Avery Lane Designs. May I say that I think Doll Days is a wonderful book?! I am excited to announce that Erin along with  Riley Blake Fabrics is holding a contest related to the book! This contest centers around the Vintage Party… Read more »

Book Review – ‘Doll Days’ plus Book Giveaway!

  I’m excited to be part of the blog tour for a wonderful new book! Doll Days, which features patterns for 18″ doll clothes is written by Erin Hentzel. Erin is the owner and designer of Avery Lane Patterns, as well as a dear Facebook friend of mine. I am thrilled to say this is her second book! Her first book,… Read more »

Jots from Jane – Common Skills = Uncommon Results

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How are you doing with the goal of learning something new with each project? I hope you’ve incorporated that concept into your sewing life! How about another idea for improvement? I find it difficult to settle myself down to the ordinary tasks of any project, such as: Cutting out the pattern Trimming and clipping seams and corners Pressing seams in construction Hemming… Read more »