Spring Swap

Do you read Sewing in No Mans Land?  Such a lovely blog!

She announced a Spring Swap yesterday.

I decided it'd be super fun to join.

My three words? Fresh, Sweet, and Awesome


Does that make it hard to narrow down?

Let's get Sewing.

Did you know This starts today?  I first learned about it via MADE.

I've excitedly just joined the party.  You need to commit to do one hour of sewing for the next 7 days (I'll probably be able to manage 6-- but that counts, right?  I'll do extra today.) Then you share you project on her Flickr page found here.

Now the question is which project to work on....so many to choose from.

Do you See what I see?

Have you seen U Create this morning?

SO thrilled to be a guest blogger there today.

She's featuring my DIY Velcro bow tie Refashion.

You simply MUST check it out!!

The Reversible Round UP!

This might seem random but I'm in the mood to do some sewing projects that are Reversible.

While I was looking for some inspiration I decided to make a Round Up!

So I give you....

Here's a super cute reversible summer tunic by Sewing in No Man's Land. Isn't everything she does adorable?

Here's a cute little reversible top featured at U Create.

Ooh, love this skirt by You and Mie.

Here's a tutorial from-- ME on how to make reversible Superhero Capes.

Here's an adorable bag by Very Purple Person. 

She even includes a pattern to download at the bottom.

Here's a reversible sling bag from Crap I've Made.

Here's an awesome reversible purse from Moda Bake Shop.

Here's a how-to for these reversible hats from Martha Stewart.

Who ever thought of making Coasters?  The Split Stitch did. 

That's my round up-- Now what's up first?

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Question for ya...

This is my 2nd attempt at the Sunny Shirred dress that I mentioned last week.

This time it turned out Just Perfect, just as I had planned!

I've got big plans for this dress.

I'm planning to...

wait for it...

let the suspense build...

Turn it into a purchasable/downloadable pattern that You can buy.

Thrilling, right?

I've recently discovered that making dress patterns is a Lot of work.

But it's been fun, too.

You'll be seeing patterns soon in the Etsy Shop.

Freshly Featured Friday # 5

Today I'm be Featuring the blog

Homemaker on a Dime

While I was clicking through my pictures looking for my next follower to visit, I saw this picture which really stood out-- so I had to click on it.  Low and behold it was Homemaker on a dime-- a fabulous blog that I visit all the time!

Congrats!

Grab a Freshly Featured Button.

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HERE IS MY FAVORITE 5: 
1. You know I have to start at the very beginning-- who is behind Homemaker?

 Doesn't she seem extremely sweet?

2. One of the biggest reasons I'm visiting Homemaker on a Dime all the time is to take part in her Bloggers' Party & Hop.  I love linking up my creations as well as seeing all the other creative things others are making. I love how she encourages the bloggers to get to know each other, too.

3. The other reason why I LOVE this blog is because she's so positive, upbeat, and Helpful!  Here you'll find a helpful post about decorating your home. Her posts are so well thought out and nicely stated.

4. While vising the blogs when I'm on my "FFF" tour I love to click on their most popular posts.

Click here to see this post on her Divine Roses made out of silk fabric.  Wow, who knew you could make these beautiful flowers?

5. While I happily looking around her site I noticed a button I had never seen before.

What? How have I never noticed this Creative DIYers Club button?  She has a Whole other blog. Here is her other blog where she features the best do-it- yourself projects all in one place.

Here you'll find posts like this one for the piano repaint where she talks about it and links back to the creator.

Wow, two fantastic blogs.

Please be sure to visit Homemaker on a Dime

and

Creative DIYers Club!

2012 Ultimate Blog Party

Guess what?  5 Minutes for Mom is hosting The Ultimate Blog Party,

It's so fun to look around at all the wonderfully creative blogs out there.

I had to add my little little bit here.

For those of you who are first time visitors, Hello, I am Allison.

And this is my blog, Freshly Completed.

Here you'll find projects I've freshly completed through sewing, painting, drawing, cooking and all that fun stuff.

I put together this quick video showcasing some of my favorite projects I've created.

Want to see more?  Please visit my I Teach page, where I share my DIY tutorials,