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The month long Croquet Dress Flip This Pattern challenge is wrapping up. The four contestants have shared their flips and now it is time to go vote for your favorite.

Flat S has checked in again, this time from Canada’s “Cottage Country” where she was shown a great time by Deb Adams and her family before being kidnapped by pirates.

A serene color palette inspired by varying shades of blue.

Can we simultaneously appreciate our bodies for what they are while also working to improve them?

Our quickest-to-sew patterns, highlighted for Kids Clothes Week. It’s not too late to join in if you haven’t already!

This week’s color palette was inspired by artwork created by S.

Kids Clothes Week is July 21-27. Meg is telling us all about it. She is also sharing a project with the Oliver + S School Bus T-shirt using this season’s optional Kid Art theme.

Here is a fantasy wardrobe edit Rachel put together for Kids Clothes Week. This is what she would sew for her daughter if she was planning a new summer wardrobe for her.

Deb from Sewing Stash Challenge visits the blog today to talk about her favorite Oliver + S sewing pattern, the Bubble Dress.

Feature Friday with a festive Abe Lincoln Swingset Tunic by Girl Like the Sea.

Today it’s all about the Croquet Dress. See all the wonderful inspiration with some examples of how it has been sewn up and customized.

This week’s color palette was inspired by the Pantone Color of the Year 2014, Radiant Orchid.