The Sweetest Review Ever

I found the kindest, sweetest review for the Maggie bag waiting for me when I was going through my email.

It's people like this that make doing what I do worth all the effort.

Thank you so much, Laura!

5 out of 5 stars for the Maggie Bag Tote        

"This bag is so stinkin cute! Can't wait for spring to show it off. The button/flower design is delightful and adds adorable characters. Bag's ginormous and will carry a lot. Shipping and delivery were quick; Abi was super about quickly responding to questions and shipping out asap even during the holiday season. I highly recommend Modern Prairie Sewing (Abi) - she clearly knows what she is doing."

Oh - and don't forget! My New Year's sale is still going on and will be through the 16 January!  Enter code HAPPYNEW to receive 45% off your order.   happy shopping, abi

Merry Christmas!

Merriest of Christmas's to y'all!!!  

I trust that your day is full to the brim with lovely, happy people and delicious food.

But most of all, I hope that your day is filled with the peace of the Lord Jesus and the beauty and mystery of His glorious birth. 

"Then took he [Simeon] Him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, Lord now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. And Joseph and his mother marveled at those things which were spoken of Him."

-Luke 2:28-33

happy Christmas, xo Abi

And now... a fun, feel-good, cozy and happy Christmas song.... just for you!

3 Days Till Christmas!!!!

Christmas is just about here!!!! 

Please don't forget about using my 40% off coupon, MERRYCHRISTMAS, so you snatch something up at a great price from my Etsy shop!!!! 

The coupon ends 26 December. 

xo Abi

Just a reminder....

A deep heart-felt thank you to everyone who has purchased from my Etsy shop!

Don't forget that the coupon code MERRYCHRISTMAS is good through 26 December!!!

There are still a lot of great things left... including my new pattern designs that never run out. ;)

xo Abi

our Independence Day fun!

Family. Check.

Friends. Check.

Fireworks. Check.

Hot dogs. Check.

Oklahoma style bonfire (way too big and way too hot). Check.

Great conversation and laughter. Check.

Cute baby. Check.

Letting adorable little boy tackle you to the ground. Check.

Sticky fingers from s'mores. Check.

Burnt fingers from sparklers. Check.

A beautiful and blessed 4th of July. 

Hope that yours was just as bright. 

xAbi

the Modern Prairie Girl sale ends tomorrow!

Wow! Y'all are amazing!

I'm completely overwhelmed by the response to my sale...

The sale ends tomorrow, so scoop up anything you've been keeping your eye on while it's still there! 

Enter coupon code: SPARKLERS4 to receive 40% off!

xo Abi

To celebrate Independence Day - a SALE!

          Hey everyone!  

Independence Day is definitely one of my favorite holidays. 

The fireworks, the cookouts, the water + sun, red, white & blue. Mostly just what the day stands for - freedom.  

A really beautiful word. Freedom won, freedom fought for,  

freedom in Christ. 

So to celebrate this fun holiday, I am having a huge sale over at my Etsy shop, the Modern Prairie Girl. 

Enter coupon code: SPARKLERS4

to receive 40% off your item! 

The sale starts today and ends July 7th. 

I hope your 4th of July is uneventful, sparkle-y fun, packed with good food and even better company! 

Have a blast y'all!

xo Abi

A Happy Easter Sunday

Christ the Lord is risen today!

Oh, sing Hallelujah!

Join the chorus, sing with the redeemed,

Christ is risen, He is risen indeed! 

With a very grateful heart for all the love and mercy 

the Lord Jesus Christ has shown to us all,

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

Quick Christmas Makes!

 Betty pouches

 Oven Towel (go ahead and make a set!) 

Cakewalk skirt

Pieces and Letters Pillowcase (everybody uses a pillow, right?!)

 

These are super fast makes from Modern Prairie Sewing!  But if you tend to like tutorials better, here are a couple choices for you!  

 

Send a Little Message Bag tutorial 

 



                                                   The Long Road Bag tutorial 

 

I can't believe Christmas is right around the corner!  If you're short on time, but have the fabric that these projects call for and Modern Prairie Sewing, you'll be good to go!  Actually, most all of the projects from my book, would be great for last minute gifts!  Sew and have fun giving!

 

xx Abi