Lilac Lane by Melissa Stramel

My newest pattern, A Happy Little Apron Pattern, comes out tomorrow. It's adorably girly with rows of ruffles and in sizes American Girl doll, child 4-12 and an range of women's sizes based on bu...

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We have recently changed the way we make e-patterns and wanted to send you this update. I think you will find the change refreshing: grids to mark each page, a clear place to tape pages together,...

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In all of the craziness of the Black Friday sale, I don't think I had a proper chance to introduce you to Enchanting. I absolutely adore this dress. There are no zippers, no buttons. It simply go...

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CYBER MONDAY SALE EXTENDED UNTIL TOMORROW, DECEMBER 2ND! No hoops to jump through, no coupon codes. 50% OFF PDF PATTERNS & PATTERN COMBOS 40% OFF CLEARANCE 25% OFF FABRIC AND SEWING ...

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The Lilac Lane Patterns half off PDF patterns sale continues! Just visit Lilac Lane on Etsy for huge savings. Did you know that we also have fabric! It is normally just $7.50 per yard, but that ...

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There's a new dress pattern available now from Lilac Lane! Comfy yet feminine. Fitted to the shoulders but after that loose. And a big bow (if you want one) to top it all off! We are in love ...

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Lilac Lane is part of something big, and you can be too. All proceeds from Lilac Lane PDF sewing patterns sold between now and 11/25 are being donated to Caring by Design. In addition, you can e...

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Sometimes a dress comes along so easily. Hi there! After a much, much needed break from pattern writing -- I think it was about a year -- I have jumped back in with both feet. This dress floated ...

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I'm so happy to share my special place with you: where I teach, sew, and work (you know that means play!) I started in August with a vision of what I wanted it to be, and now, finally, it is co...

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Well it's been kind of quiet here because my sewing area has been undergoing a major remodel! It's very exciting but I want to put on the finishing touches before showing all of you what I've bee...

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Congratulations to Jen, our winner. Thanks for all the comments and enjoy Quick Column Quilts! Jen Barnard said... Congratulations to Emilie on her beautiful quilt, and the award.   I wan...

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My friend Abigail Long of Marie-Madeline Studio has written a book. And not just any book, but maybe the cutest book ever. Modern Prairie Sewing is FULL of gorgeous sewing eye-candy. And I...

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10%OFF FOR ANY ORDER https://www.meonbook.net I wanted to share these really cute books with you. You might really enjoy these for Christmas gifts. You can personalize them with the n...

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Just in time for Back to School sewing, I'm bringing back my most popular tutorial ever. It's the All Aflutter Skirt. Thank you so much to Timeless Treasures fabric for the fabric goodies that w...

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 This year for vacation, we decided to visit our neighboring state of Colorado. This may not look like the most relaxing vacation to you, but it was a nice change from our extremely busy summe...

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Teaching children to sew, or do anything else you have a talent in, is a rewarding but challenging endeavor. Yet, I challenge you to teach what you know, whether it is sewing, cooking, painti...

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It's Lucky Number 4! And that is KatieQ who posted this super cute board: KatieQ said... I started a Lilac Lane Pinterest Board with 3 great quilt patterns and 3 fabrics to use with the Chasing...

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We are over halfway through the year! This is a good enough reason to have a contest right? This contest is just for fun and there are not too many formal rules; just enjoy yourselves! L...

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We were helping with harvest on Independence Day this year. I was still able to have a little celebration by bringing homemade pizza and ice cream to the field.  You might rem...

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The winner of the 8 fat quarters of American Made Brand fabric, donated by American Made Brand and Clothworks is: PeginCO said... Beautiful block! Beautiful children! I love visiting KS quilt s...

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Hello from Kansas! I'm Melissa Stramel, a pattern designer, and it's such an honor to be the Kansas stop for the American Made Brand blog tour. If you're not in the loop on this, American Made...

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Camelot Fabric Company and I have had a little collaboration, and the result is this Butterfly Quilt. You can download the instructions for free on their website. I'm loving their fabric lin...

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Warning EXTREME CUTENESS ahead! So we have these baby kittens. Their mama was Anna's cat, really just a kitten herself, and she died after they were born. Now I'm their mama. ha ha! What a job!...

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Everything in the Lilac Lane Etsy shop is 25% off from today, May 19 though May 26! While you're browsing, make sure to check out the Special Deals section where select paper patterns have ...

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skill level: Intermediate finished sizes: 32"x32" & 51"x63" This beautiful little quilt is just the thing to decorate the halls with or snuggle up in at chirstmas time. Four embroid...

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