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

sale. salE. saLE. sALE. SALE!!!!!

Hey everyone! 

Enjoy 50% off your order when you use the coupon code ALLNEW

 now through March 5th.

Check it out!!!

xo 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

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