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

A Big Move

Hi everyone!

Sorry it's been awhile. Too long actually.

But life happened and I just couldn't keep up!!!

So I'm super happy to say that I've moved back to Indiana!

Yes, back. Because this is where I started life. 

Hopefully, as I get more settled in the blog posts will continue.

In the mean while, I'm having too much fun with my family and reconnecting with old friends!

God is so good to me!

xo from up here, 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

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!