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

the Modern Prairie Girl at the Peddlers/French Flea Market

Such a fun experience!!!!

 

I was so excited and honored when Suzie asked me if I'd be interested in being a part of her annual Peddler's Market. Of course I said yes right away and then wondered how in the world I was going to sew all that I needed to when I'd be gone for a week on a family vacation before the market got here! A week full of late nights and early mornings let me sew up all that I needed to and I was blessed with a successful market and a wonderful time!

 

I shared the booth with my sweet friend, Nancy. Sadly I didn't think to get a picture with her.

(She's crazy talented and super sweet! She made me wish I had a baby with all

her cute baby blankets and clothes!!! No joke.) 

 

My awesome and adorable cousins, Faith & Hannah came out and helped me run the booth.

I couldn't have done it without them!!!!  Thanks girls!!!!

 

The Peddlers/French Flea Market is full of amazing, talented artists.

Come out next year and be apart of it!!!

Thanks again, Suzie & Nancy!

 

xo Abi

The Modern Prairie Girl at the HeART of Tipton

 I was so excited when I was asked to participate in the local artist event here in Tipton called The HeArt of Tipton. I loved every minute of visiting with such great people and thoroughly enjoyed taking a peek into their creative outlets.

I appreciated everyone that stopped by - whether you purchased something or not,

your encouraging words were more than enough :) 

Speaking of creative people... there was a sweet young lady right new to me. She gave me a henna tattoo (it'll last for maybe a week). She had a whole sheet of things she could do, but when I asked if she could do the Christian fish and PK for Promise Keepers, she did it perfectly!

Of course. Thanks Cassie!

If you can, be sure and come out to Tipton on July 8-9 for another awesome show!

I'll be there! :)

xo Abi

Modern Prairie Sewing.. at Always in Stitches!!!!

When I found my book, Modern Prairie Sewing, sitting on the book shelf at Always in Stitches in Noblesville, I was so excited!!!

The gals at Always in Stitches were happy too, so we got together and set a date for me to have a book signing!

 Turnabout blouse...

 my books...

  signing...

 This gorgeous young lady is my cousin, Hannah.

She was super sweet and offered to test out the Everyday Sundress back when I was working on the pattern.

She wore her Everyday Sundress to the book signing and it looked

SO cute on her!!!

(Proof's in the puddin'... ^ )

I had such a great day!!! I had a lot of fun at my book signing and enjoyed talking to quite a few gals who were just like me... they love to sew and see where their imagination and fabric will take them!

I especially loved seeing my family (and a couple friends!) walk up.

Wow. I have the most amazing and supportive family ever.

And I love them to pieces. Each and every one.

Thanks so much, Always in Stitches, for having me!

You have a beautiful and inspirational store.

xx Abi

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

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

Modern Prairie Sewing is on SALE!

One of my very favorite fabric websites, QuiltHome, is have 40% off of their sewing books including

MODERN PRAIRIE SEWING!!!!!

So hop over and grab your own copy of Modern Prairie Sewing: 20 Handmade Projects for You & Your Friends at a great price while supporting a fabulous and fun company. 

(Seriously. These people are fantastic!)
The coupon code is: 
QHBKS and it ends this Friday!!!

xx Abi

my cousins and their smiles...

... and their Sophie Bags! 

These beautiful girls are my cousins. Not only are they my family,

but they are always so willing and ready to test anything that I come up with!

The Betty pouches were just a little bit of a thank-you + hugs I sent along with the bags. 

(If you want to make your own Betty pouches, you'll find the pattern in here!)

So thankful for these girls and their big smiles! 

Love you, Faith & Hannah!

XO  Abi

It's a tutorial for C&T Publishing's National Sewing Month!

I designed this little pouch for C&T Publishing's Happy National Sewing month! 

If you'd like to make your own Happy Pouch, hop over to the C&T blog 

and simply follow the tutorial there!

But what makes this occasion super fun, is that C&T is GIVING AWAY 

a copy of my book, Modern Prairie Sewing: 20 Handmade Projects for You & Your Friends.

Don't forget to throw your name in the hat so you can win your own copy!

                                            
                            Grab a cup of coffee or a coke (I'll bring the brownies) and let's sew!

XO  Abi

Sophie Bags ... a NEW PDF pattern for the Modern Prairie Girl!

 I'm so very excited and thrilled to share with you my latest downloadable pattern,

the Sophie Bags in two fun and unique views!!!

Both crossbody & clutch work for all different kinds of gals and 

I can't wait to hear what you all think about it!

This fun PDF pattern is for sale in my Etsy shop, 

the Modern Prairie Girl. 

Run go check it out!

 "The Sophie bags are fun and unconventional! 

The slightly more structured crossbody carries everything beautifully, while still boasting a pretty, gathered panel front. 

But when you’re going out for the evening to do something special, carry the Sophie clutch. 

It will fit just perfectly in the crook of your arm 

and still look charming."

The Sophie bags are fun and easy to sew! 

Step by step instructional photos are helpful too. 

We'll also walk through crazy fun things like zippers and tassels 

(for the clutch, naturally!).

and this is Sophie....

... my friend.  

happy sewing!  xoxo Abi

Special thanks to my friend, Sophie, for being so adorable, smart & sweet that naming the Sophie Crossbody & Clutch bags pattern after her only made sense!

Huge thanks to my friend Sophie of Smile For Sophie Photography for the 

gorgeous finished project photos!