April 30, 2013 by Madeline Rhodes

Ya’ll are about to get the show of a lifetime.. at the Country Living Fair! On Friday June 7th (4PM) Jennifer will be all up on the Main Stage doin’ her thing, demo-ing mod podged suitcases, crafty fabric bouquets, and sharing Sis Boom tips and tricks! You’ve gotta be there! After her appearance on the Main Stage, Jennifer will be at the Earth Angels tent signing her books, Girl’s World and Happy Home.
Tags: Country Living Fair, Country Living Magazine, DIY bouquets, DIY crafts, DIY suitcases, Earth Angels, Girls World, Happy Home, Mod Podge, Rhinebeck NY, Sis Boom
Categories: crafting, crafting classes, Girls World, Happy Home •
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March 16, 2013 by Jennifer Paganelli
It’s a new world, it’s a new day and we are blessed to be part of these new emerging times. Check out Judy Buchanan shedding light on the wonderful Jane in Superfly. Remember, Judy is your source for purchasing items if you don’t sew. Shop her adorable and wonderful selection HERE on ETSY, or contact her directly here.
Loving these bold prints juxtaposed with this Shabby Chic Interior. We get to choose. How lovely is that? There used to be so many rules. My mom reminds me of them all the time- mostly that everything from one era stayed in that era and that you didn’t mix. Now it’s so much more eclectic and we define our own style in making choices. In my mind, there is a fresh breath in Judy’s take on the world and it is shown over and over on our facebook page. She has style.
I hope you will join us on facebook– join the conversation, because everyone there wants to meet you and we are all saving a place for you. If you love what we do here just stop in and meet like-minded friends.
So, here are some portraits from Georgia Handy’s latest photo shoot. (See more Georgia Handy HERE). The brilliance of this combo below can’t be denied. Your photographer and his interpretation is everything- that’s why I so love Mr. Tim Geaney who photographed both of our books, Girls World and Happy Home. Purchase them for less than $35.00 on Amazon! (Now, that’s unheard of!).
Hoping for signed copies? Look no further – visit our shop.




Tags: Georga Handy, Girls World, Happy Home, Hickity Pickity, Jane, Judy Buchanin, mod, Ruffle, Shabby Chic, Super Fly, Tim Geaney, zebra
Categories: Super Fly, Tim Geaney, Uncategorized •
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March 5, 2013 by Madeline Rhodes
Thanks to our friend Jenny over at Sew Pretty Dresses, we get to admire these sweet BFFs wearing some fabulous Sis Boom Dresses in Happy Land! We’ve got one sweet girl in a Marissa dress, and our other sweet girl donning the Mary’s Fancy Sash dress from Girl’s World! Jenny– you never cease to amaze!
Have a wonderful day everyone!

Tags: Girls World, Marissa Dress, Mary's Fancy Sash Dress, Sew Pretty Dresses
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November 30, 2012 by Jennifer Paganelli
Laine rocked the Mary Fancy Sash Dress in our Girls World Book!! She’s 14 and it fits her beautifully!! I love the pink!! or should I say Candice in red! This is one to hoard. I hate when I say that sounds like I’m trying to get you to buy but that’s not it. Everyday I get inquiries on older lines that are off the shelves and it breaks my heart when I can’t help you find something. If you love a fabric try to really put some away I know folks that wait a year or two and then sell on ebay because they know the demand will be there. If it’s something you really really love get it while it’s hot. nuf said. Remember Girls World is our first book and this lovely dress can be found inside and the book includes the pattern. Makes a great Holiday Gift. Only 14 on Amazon as of right now! The value is terrific if you had to purchase all the patterns individually it would be a $60.00 book!! Thanks Laine for making our photoshoot complete and for mom and dad to trust us with her!!



Hancock’s of Paduchah has the fabric in Pink.
Tags: Girls Sewing, Girls World, pattern books, patterns
Categories: accessories, college gifts, Dress Patterns, Freespirit, garland, Girls Sewing!!, Hancocks of Paducah, Happy Land •
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November 1, 2012 by Madeline Rhodes
It’s that time again.. Holiday Shopping time, that is!
Having trouble choosing between Happy Home and Girl’s World? Well, we’re going to make it easy for you by extending this awesome holiday promotion!
Signed Girls World AND Signed Happy Home for $42.00 (plus shipping & handling)
Just in time for the holidays, you can gift that special someone signed copies of both Girl’s World AND Happy Home! This creative duo is the perfect gift for that friend or relative who loves to sew and craft…. and especially that little girl who is bursting at the seams with creativity…. or maybe it’s just the perfect gift for YOU!

(Individually: Happy Home $27, Girl’s World $24) We suggest you place your order by December 5th to ensure a timely holiday delivery.
Tags: Girls World, Happy Home, Holiday, Sis Boom promotion
Categories: Books, Christmas, Girls World, Happy Home, Items for sale, sewing, Tim Geaney •
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October 21, 2012 by Jennifer Paganelli
I don’t even answer the phone when I’m in the zone…..Getting ready for Christmas Show. Do not miss Barbara Strawser!! She’s the most amazing American Folk Artist..My hero!! Oh little Gift pillows perfect for the Holidays found in our book Girls World. Talk soon.



Tags: Banners, Garland, Girls World
Categories: Books, Christmas, Craft, crafting, Girls Sewing!!, Girls World, Girls World Vibe •
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August 30, 2012 by Madeline Rhodes
Have you heard?!??! Carla Hegeman Crim just came out with a book!! It’s called Sewn Hats, and it features a vast array of different types of hats suitable for all ages… and they are all sewn! It’s really awesome.
We are so honored to see Sis Boom fabrics throughout the book, and to have been featured among a set of wonderful and talented artists. We LOVE our Heloise Floral Hat SO much!!!

For those of you who love and have asked about the vintage hats that appeared throughout Girl’s World book, now you can design your very own alongside Carla’s beautiful instructions and illustrations!

Ok so I wrote this awhile ago but am republishing for a giveaway..I took my Handy Dandy Book to the Ohio Columbus Fair and made quite the hit!!! Carla’s debut is so hot can’t keep it on the shelves. So leave a comment today to win your copy!!
Tags: Carla Hegeman Crim, Girls World, hat, sewn hat, vintage hat
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July 17, 2012 by Madeline Rhodes
Don’t we just love that word, SALE?! Well, here’s something that will put a nice big grin on your face… It’s quick and simple and it’s a GREAT BARGAIN!…
Through July 20th, Chronicle Books is offering a great deal, 35% off and FREE shipping! Use discount code FRIENDS at Chroniclebooks.com
Happy Shopping!! Psssst, while you’re there, you may want to pick up your copies of Girl’s World & Happy Home!!! Jus sayin’ …

After we applied the discount, we got a Girl’s World, a Happy Home AND a Sis Boom Flexi Journal ALL for $40.56 !!!!!

Tags: Chronicle Books, Coupon Code, Girls World, Happy Home
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May 17, 2012 by Jennifer Paganelli
As we all know it takes a ton of rejection to get that one moment. So grateful for it! It was a ton of fun and would love to have the opportunity again but one thing I do know is that life will unfold and I will show up. Letting Go is never easy but when you trust and have faith all things work out. My mom taught me that!!
So here we are Madeline and I ,my husband is working hard in the background and my children are watching in suspense. We did it. Nailed it and all because my co host Madeline with the long flowy hair in the beautiful Sis Boom dress she designed, kept me on track, kept me rehearsing, kept the props coming and told me I could do it.
Thanks to all you beautiful people in my life who keep it real , throw caution to the wind and act real silly. You are my heros!!
Thanks Fox and Friends for allowing me to share my passion! Click on the Picture to see the video or click here.


Tags: Girls World, Happy Home
Categories: Crazy Love, Girls World, Happy Home, Mother's Day Crafts •
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March 5, 2012 by Madeline Rhodes

Let’s put our hands together for this stunning little Sis Boom girl! Olivia has been a Sis Boom friend since she was itty bitty & we just love her to bits. This photo is an outtake from Girl’s World! Talk about carefree. Also 48 yards of this fabric for under $5.00 , this one is extremely rare so what are you waiting for?? Ebay!! Thanks to all of you a reorder for Girls World is in da house..That’s big!!!! The warehouse has run out..it’s golden I tell ya ,but not without all of you.
Tags: Girls World, Olivia, Sis Boom Girl
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