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Merry Christmas Eve! Our very favorite tradition o

Merry Christmas Eve! Our very favorite tradition of the photo booth. A day full of family, food, and some amazing friends who dropped by today. We sure missed you @ajwhanson!

My baby is 9! We stayed up WAY too late last night

My baby is 9! We stayed up WAY too late last night taking a trip down memory lane and living in disbelief that 9 years have past in what seems like the blink of an eye. She is feisty, hilarious, brave, and stubborn. She is also kind, thoughtful and so considerate of others and their feelings. I love watching her grow up and tackle new things with gusto. We sure love that spitfire.

Jude participated in a tournament to get his natio

Jude participated in a tournament to get his national ranking started. His first mixed doubles tournament and second singles tournament. So much fun to watch him play the doubles. He didn’t do as well as he hoped but he played really well and we were all proud that he survived the “ice in my veins” tournament, the wind was brutal at times. We all came as a family to support him so we had fun around town too.

Our final stop for fall break was Canyonlands Nati

Our final stop for fall break was Canyonlands National Park. We have been once before a few years back but we cut it close at sundown so we barely got to see the beauty and wonder that this park really is. We hiked a few trails and the kids love the large vast playground of rocks to climb. It was the perfect end to a great trip.

We made it to Mesa Verde National Park. Everything

We made it to Mesa Verde National Park. Everything online showed it was open, but once we got here we discovered everything was basically closed. We still stopped at every stop and site and saw all we could see. Honestly it was meh at best, but the drive in was breathtaking and the kids all handled the disappointment with some laughs. Still checking it off our list. 21 parks down.

Sand boarding at Great Sand Dunes National Park ✔️ This has been on my bucket list for a while and I am so glad we made it. The day started out chilly, but the weather was actually quite perfect. A chill in the air, warm sand and sunshine. The park was amazing, and the sand boarding was so fun!

I have been so excited for Fall Break. After some

I have been so excited for Fall Break. After some unexpected medical issues canceled previous travel plans I was really looking forward to finally getting away. Our first stop was back to Black Canyon of Gunnison since it was on our way. The kids were excited to check out more trails since last time several were covered in snow. The joke was on us because a snow storm came in today and we were once again unable to take the trails. Still lovely.

It’s that time of year again. Only somehow this

It’s that time of year again. Only somehow this year they made my kids look like adults. 🤔

Abbey had her first football game doing cheer. Nev

Abbey had her first football game doing cheer. Never would I ever imagined the girl that would cry if a stranger even looked at her would have grown up to be such an outgoing social butterfly. Their little cheer team did amazing. So proud of these girls, and so thankful for good coaches who teach these girls with love and kindness.

I was upset about the new early start time for ele

I was upset about the new early start time for elementary, and going back to full days and a full week until it dawned on me that I was about to get back my 6.5 hours of freedom. All three kids went out the door at the same time for school and it was pretty amazing. 3rd, 7th, and 9th. I think you can feel their excitement in the photos 😂

I wasn’t sure I would make it home this summer s

I wasn’t sure I would make it home this summer since my kids have all gotten so busy. When my SIL needed some assistance flying back home with her crew, I jumped at the chance to sneak away for a week. I missed not having my kids out there but had a blast hanging with my 10 nieces and nephews. My mom and I got some time to work on some projects for her house and we even managed some beach time. I guess short trips aren’t too bad.

My sister in law is in town and my kids are soakin

My sister in law is in town and my kids are soaking up all the cousin time they can. We went up to grotto falls and enjoyed a lovely picnic at the park while Jude finished tennis and the girls put on a tumbling show for us.

Closing out our Oregon adventure. We saw beautiful

Closing out our Oregon adventure. We saw beautiful sites, enjoyed cooler temps, swam in lakes, and dipped our feet in the ocean. We saw rainforests and lava fields, had good laughs with friends and great family time. We also learned sometimes our kids go with the flow really well like when the road back to camp gets shut down due to an oil spill and the other road is closed due to a fire so we get stranded in a small town in the middle of nowhere for the night. Sometimes they don’t like when the alternator in the RV goes out and we spend some time at a mechanic figuring out what to do next and they have minor panic attacks. (Everything is good just fun new twists in the adventure) all in all, great trip, and the kids are becoming more and more flexible.

Well, we are checking this off the list but with a

Well, we are checking this off the list but with an asterisk because this is certainly not how Crater Lake National Park is supposed to be seen. The smoke from the wild fires is crazy and nearly covered the lake. We still enjoyed the hike, some of us more than others 😏 19 parks down.

We drove in to the Oregon coast today, and it did

We drove in to the Oregon coast today, and it did not disappoint. We stopped at Salt Creek Falls on the way in and it was breathtaking. Then of course we had to stop at Voodoo doughnuts in Eugene. Then we met up with friends who showed us the coast. Our favorite was hobbit trail which was such a fun little trail through a beautiful forest and then it opens up to a stunning beach. We dipped our toes and played in the sand for most of the day. We loved every minute of it even with the wind.

We set out on a new kind of adventure. We rented a

We set out on a new kind of adventure. We rented an RV to head out to Oregon for the week. We made it to Diamond lake and aside from some smoke from the wildfires, it was so beautiful and we all got out and explored the area. The girls jumped in the lake right away, and we all woke up to a crisp cool morning which was divine compared to the boiling temps back home.

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How to sew baby loafers.
Free pattern found here:
https://shwinandshwin.com/2021/02/baby-loafer-pattern.html

How to sew Baby Loafers

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See how to turn any graphic into a quilt. For more information see the blog post to go with the video: https://shwinandshwin.com/2021/01/how-to-turn-a-graphic-into-a-quilt.html

How to turn a graphic into a quilt

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Today I am showing how to slash and spread a pattern to create a new shape or style. This method is so fun and versatile to create MANY looks from one pattern. I will be showing how to make a flared sleeve.
I am using the Hello Tee as the base pattern here: http://www.shwindesigns.com/product/hello-tee

You can see the rest of the details on my blog: https://shwinandshwin.com/2020/03/how-to-add-a-flared-sleeve.html

If you make something please share it in my facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ShwinDesignsPatterns/

How to add a Flared Sleeve || Slash and Spread || Hack #2

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In a 6 part series here is tee shirt pattern hack #1. How to add a ruffle sleeve detail. Adding this cape like sleeve is super easy and fun to do. This tutorial works on ANY size tee shirt pattern.
I am using the Hello Tee (in a size 12) for my base for this project: http://www.shwindesigns.com/product/hello-tee

Check out my post here for more details: https://shwinandshwin.com/2020/03/how-to-add-a-ruffle-sleeve-to-a-tee.html

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How to add a ruffle sleeve to a Tee (Hack #1)

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How to sew a basic tee. Here is everything you will need to know to sew a perfect basic tee, including troubleshooting help for neckbands. Don't be afraid of knits or struggle with knits any longer!

Visit my post for a full link to Tee Patterns: https://shwinandshwin.com/2020/02/how-to-sew-a-basic-tee.html

Subscribe to my channel so you don't miss the upcoming videos where I show you 6 different pattern hacks you can do with a basic tee pattern.

How to Sew a Basic Tee || 10 Min Tutorial {So easy!}

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Learn how to Applique Quilt. A question I get asked ALL.THE.TIME is HOW I do my applique quilts. So here is a video showing the entire process. Learn how to do this fun modern take on quilting.
Get the Unicorn Template here: http://shwindesigns.bigcartel.com/product/unicorn-quilt-template

See all the supplies used here: https://shwinandshwin.com/2020/02/unicorn-quilt-pattern.html

See all my other quilt templates and designs here: https://shwinandshwin.com/2020/02/20-modern-quilt-patterns.html

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How to Applique Quilt

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How to sew quick basic short (with pockets) Grab the FREE pattern from my blog: https://shwinandshwin.com/2017/07/free-basic-shorts-pattern.html

How to sew basic shorts WITH FREE Pattern

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How to sew the cross straps and the bias neckline for the Penny Lane Top and Dress Pattern by Shwin Designs. You can purchase the pattern in my pattern shop: http://www.shwindesigns.com/product/penny-lane-top-and-dress

Sewing the Cross Straps for the Penny Lane Pattern

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How to sew the placket for the Dakota Top Pattern. You can purchase the pattern in my pattern shop: http://www.shwindesigns.com/product/the-dakota-top

How to sew the placket for the Dakota Top pattern by Shwin designs

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