Retracing the Roots of Our Bishop
The Children’s Corner has given its beloved Bishop a 21st-century makeover – honoring the pattern’s legacy, while at the same time...
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The Original Ginger
Ever wonder how we name our patterns? The majority are named for little ones in our lives. Many of whom are not so little anymore! When...
The Original Lezette
With a gift for teaching and a lifelong passion for children’s sewing, Lezette Thomason has spent more than four decades generously...
Who is Kaki?
Deciding what to name our most recent knit pattern was a snap. “Kaki” is the nickname for owner Karen’s daughter, Katharine. Serving as...
Who is Harper? First, Meet Nona
The story behind the name of the newest Children’s Corner pattern, Harper, begins with a chance meeting on Nona Gaston’s first American...
Who is Cathy Jones?
“Ask Cathy.” Whenever there’s a question about a Children’s Corner pattern, a sewing technique, a bookkeeping issue or the history of the...
Who is Lezette Thomason?
Lezette Thomason works magic in the world of heirloom sewing. Although she wasn't born with a needle in her hand, Lezette has rarely been...
Pat's Legacy
Each month we brought you inspiration (Pat's Pick) through the eyes of our very talented Pat Boudreaux. Unfortunately, Pat passed away in...
Row By Row
Our shop participated in the Row by Row Experience from 2016-2019. These quilt patterns are available as digital download patterns on...
40 Years of Children's Corner Patterns
A christening dress crafted with batiste and lace, memories and meaning. A flower girl dress fit for the dreams of a child and a bride. A...
Featured in Classic Sewing
We are tickled to be the featured shop in the Summer 2017 edition of Classic Sewing magazine. See the story, here. Click the printer icon...
Who is Elizabeth Travis Johnson?
Elizabeth Travis Johnson taught sewing for 34 years at Watkins College of Art, Design & Film in Nashville, then known as Watkins...
Wardrobe Essentials for Children
In a recent article by Town & Country magazine, "Kate Middleton's Favorite Kids' Designer Reveals the 10 Wardrobe Essentials Every...
Complete Pattern List
Ever wonder what you have in your pattern library? In this PDF, we've attempted to compile a list of all pattern names and the size range...
Beginner Sewist? Start Here!
A great listing of beginner sewing tips from guest blogger Dress Them Dearly. Follow along as she opens her sewing room and journey of...
Celebrating 40 Years in 2018
More than 40 years ago, four Nashville young women had a vision of sharing their love and experience of sewing with others across the...
S is for Sewing: Kaki
Thank you to blogger and beautiful Portuguese friend, Ana Sofia, for this wonderful post about our Kaki pattern. As usual, she knows how...
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