{Peace Out Google Reader...Hello Bloglovin'!}

Hi guys! Did you hear the news??? Google Reader is going away. Bust. If you're like me, that's how we read all our favorite blogs sooooo....now what?

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Well, it seems as though the majority of the blogging community is headed towards Bloglovin'! I'm a fan. Let me tell you why!

Bloglovin' is EASY to use. You can import your google reader subscriptions painlessly without missing any posts from your favorite bloggers. The site is so nice and clean and organized. They also have several options for you as to how to follow your blogs. You can read directly from their site, have the posts emailed to you, or my favorite...their app!

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The app is fabulous. I've been using it all week and I love it! Simple to navigate and leave comments. One of my favorite features is their "top blogs" category. I always love finding new bloggers so this has been great! All around, I give Bloglovin' two thumbs up.

To get started with the move to Bloglovin' follow this link. Can you follow Sew Chatty on Bloglovin'? Yep! Just clicked the little "BL" button under Let's Connect on my sidebar or click this link HERE.

We have some really fun DIY's, tutorials, recipes, and all around fun planned out and I don't want you to miss anything! 

Have a happy day :)

{DIY: Shower Curtain to Front Door Curtain TUTORIAL}

Hi there! My mom was visiting a few weeks ago and she helped me with a little front door makeover!

I don't know about you, but as soon as spring hits, I want to redecorate ALL THE THINGS.

I had big plans to make some new curtains for the window on our front door, but after pricing out the amount of fabric I would have needed, it would have been over $35. No thanks! 

 On a recent trip to Home Goods, I ran accross this awesome Cynthia Rowley paisley shower curtain for $14. Done.

This was SUPER easy to make! Here we go!

All I did was fold down the edge that has the button holes for the curtain hooks. I folded down their existing hem line which was the perfect size for the rod I was hanging it on it. I stitched it down with a 3/8" seam allowance.

Then I hung it up on the door and measured how much I needed to cut off. Sorry I don't have a pic of that part. I marked where I needed to cut plus and extra inch for the seam.

After I cut it to the length I needed, I just hemmed up the bottom edge. I pressed it up 1/2 inch, then another 1/2 inch and stitched it down at 3/8" seam allowasnace.

That's it! Easy peasy and way more cost effective than trying to make my own from scratch! I love when that happens! And guess what?!?

Since I was able to cut so much off the bottom, there is tons of fabric left to make some pillows for the couch! 

Have a great day!

{Made With Love Link Up...& a quick shop update}

Hi everyone! I hope you had a wonderful weekend! Lots of fun stuff is going on here this week!

I released a new scarf pattern...

My hubby is making me a new photo backdrop to photograph products for the shop...gray stain. Swoon.

and I'm releasing a brand new item this week...the Tech Wallet!

...it's perfect for your essentials! Phone, debit card, ID, cash, chap-stick. Bam. Zippered pocket and velcro closure keep everything nice and secure. I use mine everyday and couldn't love it more! Be looking for these to hit the shop this week!

Alright party people, are you ready for this week's link party?

Let’s get to it! I'll be featuring my favorite links on the Facebook Fan Page throughout the week! Are you a fan? I also try to Pin my favorites to Pinterest. The top clicked link will be featured during next weeks party! 

{Just a few party guidelines}

• Link up your crafts, recipes, home decor....anything that has been made by you! {Multiple links to different posts are fine}
• Link back here by grabbing the super cute button on my sidebar and posting it either in your post or somewhere on your blog to let others know you've joined the party!
• If you see something you like, click on it and go leave them a comment. Everyone loves comments!
• Lastly, feel free to help me spread the word about Made with Love Monday! Follow me on Twitter {just click on my little Twitter button} and tweet about the party. Make sure to @ tag me so I can RT you!

Thanks for stopping by! Now go link up something crafty!

{new crochet pattern...Puff Stitch Button Cowl}

Hi friends! It has been a very productive week around here and that feels great!!!

My new pattern hit the shop today!

Grab some pretty yarn and this fun pattern and you'll have a beautiful scarf in no time! This cowl is perfect for the transition into spring. Lightweight with a nice drape. It's the perfect accessory to finish off any outfit!

This is a great pattern for someone new to crochet who'd like to learn a new stitch! The pattern is very simple and is easy to follow. You should have knowledge of the chain stitch, double crochet, puff stitch & slip stitch. You should also know how to weave in your ends with a darning needle. If you need to learn the puff stitch, Crochet Geek on You Tube has a great tutorial.

You can purchase the pattern in the shop HERE. Happy stitching friends!