A Fall Show for the Modern Prairie Girl

 

I was so honored to be asked to participate in another fun, community based, show.

The artists that are right next door are incredible. It reminds me that everyone has a gift and you'll never know what it is until you dig a little deeper and show interest in others.

So awesome!!! 

 

I had a great time and enjoyed visiting with such creative sweet people.

Love my hometown:))

 love, abi

Home

Home.

My Daddy battled ALS for two years before Jesus took him home.

It wasn't until I learned that Daddy's last words here were "Home" that that word became

a whole new meaning for me.

Because I know he wasn't thinking this home. Here. He wasn't thinking the pain, the loss, the crying. He was thinking of Home. His Heavenly home, where the pain would be gone, the race won, the crown worn, his Jesus, my Jesus, waiting for him.

That's Home.

 

So that's when I came up with this idea.

A reminder to hang in my home here, that this isn't my home.

A reminder of the battle my Daddy fought. And won.

 

xoxo abi

Happy New Year's Sale - 45% off!!!

It's a Happy New Year's sale, y'all!!!! 

And it's BIG! 45% off your entire order when you purchase anything at my Etsy shop, The Modern Prairie Girl, now through 16 January! 

Use coupon code HAPPYNEW

Please order while what you're wanting is available! A lot of cute and fun things still left, like skirts (lots and lots of skirt, clothes, belts, scarves...), my book, a boat load of sweet bags and even a special bundle of fabric (over 15 yards worth. Wow.)

Happy shopping & Happy New Year!

xo Abi

Welcoming 2016 {and saying Goodbye to 2015}

Wow. I say that at the end of every year and the beginning of each new one.
But it's so true and expresses exactly what I'm feeling. Wow.
2015 was a whirlwind. A totally crazy hectic whirlwind.

::I actually designed and came out with my first ever PDF patterns for my Etsy shop, The Modern Prairie Girl!!!  This was a HUGE step for me. One that required a lot of crazy hours and mulling pattern pieces over at even crazier hours. There was a lot of frustrating computer moments, but the Lord brought me through (like He always does!) and four patterns later, I'm still alive and so is our computer. I'm so thankful for my family and friends who were so supportive and excited and interested in what I was working on.

::I had great days. Best days. Surprise days. Down days. Crying days. Too much chocolate & coke days. Overwhelming days. Happy days. But the Lord was forever faithful and patient with a very impatient and sometimes very faithless me.

::I have the most amazing and uplifting family & friends possible. Period!

::I had a birthday.

::I had sale after sale in my Etsy shop. And was overwhelmed by the kind ladies who purchased each and every time.

::My sewing book, Modern Prairie Sewing, went out of print, but continues to be selling online and in stores. (Please pick up a copy when you can!)

::I kissed goodbye to my sister, Apphia. She's living happily in Texas.

::I helped my sister, Achaia, prepare to move down to Texas.

::Our brother, Joe, lived with us for short time. It was fun.

The traffic and confusion continues right into this New Year, but I'm okay with that!
What would LIFE be without that?!

Thankful and excited for 2016!
xo from here,
Abi

PJ's for Little Ones

 

I love making cute PJ's for little kids.

When I hit on this kimono style pj set from Amy Butler's Little Stitches for Little Ones the other day, I knew that I needed to make them for a little, adorable girl I know. 

I pulled out fabrics that would compliment sweet Margaret's dark hair and round cheeks.

Following the sewing instructions for the pjs was all together successful. I had to use my imagination at times, but I like to sew that way anyway, so it wasn't a challenge. 

So if you're looking for pjs to make for the 1 year olds and younger in your life, I'd highly suggest this fun and cute pattern. 

They seemed to be a liked by Margaret too. Yay!

xo Abi

Firecracker Skirt - a PDF pattern!!!!

Wow! Eep! Yay! Hurray! 

It's out!!!!

The skirt pattern that started fumbling around in my brain months ago is now ready for the rest of the world to see, sew, wear and enjoy!!!!!

So this is the Firecracker skirt. 

The good news is that it can be made and worn by women and girls alike!

That's fun, right? Buy one pattern and you can make it for every.single.age.

I like that about this skirt too.

I would definitely suggest giving this skirt as a gift; especially if you can sneak your best friend's waist measurement and her favorite skirt length from her!

So here's my story behind the Firecracker skirt:

This fun full skirt is definitely fit and flare. Hugging you at the waist, but plenty of room
for leg movement. (Who doesn’t love movement?!) This little skirt is a breeze to make
and includes an optional lining slip version too. Simple shirring at the waist adds comfort
and ease. Wear your Firecracker skirt with sneakers for a casual look, or wear it Sunday
morning with espadrilles for a bang. Add pom pom trim or vintage lace around the hem
of your skirt for a special touch of uniqueness. 

After all, it’s your skirt; don’t be afraid to let it sparkle!

Special thanks to my sister, Abiah, and our three best friends, Faith, Jane &
Becky. Just because the four of you brighten my world. I love you. Happy sewing, y'all!!!!  XO Abi

Huge thanks to my sisters, Abiah and Achaia. Abiah, for the perfect finished
photos. Achaia, for being the most gorgeous and sweetest model ever. xo

POP!

 A new skirt pattern on the way!!!!

xo Abi