Just Us.

About Us

We grew up without realizing that some people actually bought curtains and pillows, instead of making them themselves. Almost every woman in our family is or has been an artist or seamstress of some kind! When we were very little girls, we sold our handmade creations to the neighbors (who still have some of our popular potholders). So marie-madeline studio – named after our grandmother and great-grandmother – was launched in December of 2007, with a vision for encouraging and inspiring others into making beautiful things. Our exclusive line of sewing patterns debuted that same year, and our booth at International Quilt Market won first place for merchandising in 2012!  Since then, we’ve sold fabric, notions, custom-made clothes, quilts, and more… until we came full circle back to where it all began.  With sewing patterns.  We girls have grown up a lot since those first years, and now we’re branching off into our own special projects.  Abi’s first book, Modern Prairie Sewing, was published last year and is available for purchase in her Etsy shop!
Most of all, we’re thankful to God for giving us each other and a gift that we can share with you!

XO,

Kristie, Apphia, Achaia, Abigail, & Abiah

“Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage forever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.” Psalm 119:111

who we are… and what we love

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I'm so thankful for my mom and sisters and the special relationship that we have.

Here's a little bit of our story! 

xoxo Abi 

**SALE** at The Modern Prairie Girl Etsy & marie-madeline studio has a new look!!!

 My Etsy shop, The Modern Prairie Girl, is 

celebrating something exciting and BIG!

Use the coupon code HAPPYDAY25

and enjoy 25% off your purchase!

  

Why celebrate??!

marie-madeline studio has a fresh look!!!!

Hop over and check it all out!

Read each of our separate and fun stories here!   

Brandy thought it was pretty amazing, so I thought she should 

get to show her cute face here also.
After all, she's one of the girls too. 

xoxo Abi

Throwback Thursday: my first real project

My Nanny helped me make my first real project. Believe it or not, sewing wasn't involved! My Nan had bought a manufactured bag and helped me paint on it. I can still remember how excited I was when it was time to paint the flowers on.

What was your first project? 

Do you remember this, Nan?  I love you!
xoxo Abi

2014

2014.....

I was blessed with the most amazing year!  

It's not that there weren't disappointments, trials or tears. I think those come with every good year, but with the end of the difficulty came love and smiles. 

God is so very very good to me! 

*my book became more than a dream. The Lord taught me a little patience as I waited on His perfect timing and as I stepped through a lot of different things that I'd never done before.

*I hosted my first-ever trunk show. I met lots of beautiful people and had an honoring time of signing copies of Modern Prairie Sewing.

*my brother, Joe, went to school. I learned more about people (interesting...) and even a little bit about farrier work! (That's a plus, right?!)

*I am constantly thankful for my cup-over-flowing of phenomenal family.... And friends! Dinner dates, sleepovers, and shopping outings were awesome, good, and encouraging.

*I turned 22.

*A month after turning 22, I was asked how old I was. I responded quickly with, "oh, 21." Then I had to stop and think why that sounded wrong. I was gone before I figured it out and could tell that sweet gal that I'd just turned 22. Oooops! Oh well!

*I wrote several tutorials for different places and was interviewed about my book through a fun podcast!

*I managed to pull off 2 giveaways for my book. My first on-my-own giveaways ever! It was super fun and I loved doing it. 

*I bought fun fleece to make pj's for some of my favorite little kids ever. 

*I found this year more than ever that I'd rather give than get. 

*I decided to tackle dog training. You wouldn't want to hire me! haha 

But Brandy's a happy girl and I taught her how to sit. Her other amazing gifts, like being excited when I give her a treat, I can't take the credit for!

*I've read more this past year than since I got out of highschool! Big Score! 

*Our church held 3 cantatas. I was blessed to be a part of every one of them. 

  Soooooooooooooooo manyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy things happened this year! I can't quite phrase all of it into words here, but I can say with a certainty that Jesus has been my rock and hiding place and has given me so much peace through the trying times.

I'm so excited to see what The Lord will do for all of us in 2015. 

I know it'll be amazing!!!!

Lots of love from here,  Abi

Transformation Tuesday {& some really really really exciting news!}

 

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AND! Have I got something exciting to tell YOU!!!!! 

I'm having a blog hop for Modern Prairie Sewing!  At the end of our friendly blog hop, I'll give away TWO copies of Modern Prairie Sewing. Along with the books, the TWO HAPPY winners will receive a made-by-me project from the book!!!  I'll post daily so stayed tuned!

xoxo Abi