Winners of the Stylish Dress Book by Yoshiko Tsukiori

I’m a few days late with it, but I’ve got the names of three winners of the Stylish Dress Book by Yoshiko Tsukiori. They are…

Commenter #55, Sissy, who said:

I would like to start sewing for myself for two very good reasons. I have amassed some awesome fabric (quilting and visiting antique and thrift stores) and because I am hard to shop for (short and plump). I would love the freedom of creating something just for me, by me. Also, grandkids are arriving and would like to be able to sew clothes and costumes for them. Than you for this giveaway.

Commenter #100, Sarah, who said:

I like to sew for myself because I love the creative process of sewing garments from scratch despite spending more time than I would like unpicking sloppy seams

…and commenter #33, Lacey, who said:

I knows like sewing clothes for myself after taking a basic clothing structure seeing class this summer. I can actually make things for myself now that don’t look frumpy! The patterns in this book would be way fun to make!

Freebie: Printable Christmas Eve magic pillowcase poem

With all the excitement and expectation of Santa’s visit, it can be hard for kids to go to sleep on Christmas Eve. Melissa from Polka Dot Chair created special pillowcases for her nephews, to be used only on Christmas Eve. When she gave them to them, she included a little poem explaining that they’re magic pillowcases to help them have sweet dreams. She’s sharing a free printable of the poem on her blog, plus she links to a tutorial she’s written for making a pillowcase, so you can start the tradition with your own kids.

Click below for her tutorial & printable:

Free Printable Christmas Pillowcase Poem , by Polka Dot Chair

[photo from Polka Dot Chair]

Looking for Holiday or Christmas themed Fabric prints? Check these out. Don’t have time to make your own pillow case? Check out these Christmas Pillow Case designs.

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