I Was Featured — Cole's Corner and Creations

I Was Featured

A collection of moments when Cole's Corner and Creations was recognized and showcased across the sewing blog community.

Being featured by other sewing bloggers and creative communities is one of the most rewarding parts of running Cole's Corner and Creations. Each time a project, tutorial, or finished quilt is recognized and shared, it feels like a warm pat on the back from the very community that inspired the journey in the first place. From beloved pants patterns to adorable girls' dresses and playful kimono tops, seeing these handmade creations celebrated elsewhere brings a tremendous sense of pride and encouragement to keep stitching, sewing, and sharing what comes from the corner studio.

The sewing blog community is a wonderfully generous space, full of makers who lift one another up through guest posts, roundups, and thoughtful features. When a project catches someone else's eye, whether it's a cute pair of skinny pants with a soft elastic waistband or a wild and wanderful quilt made from pretty fabrics and treasured stash pieces, it validates the hours spent at the machine, the careful pressing of seams, and the joy of watching a pattern come to life. These features also introduce the blog to new readers who may be looking for their next sewing adventure.

Recognition often arrives in unexpected ways, sometimes through a themed roundup of mermaid-inspired creations or a collection of Americana quilts, other times through a simple comment or a shared link that spreads a project far beyond its original post. Each feature tells a story about the journey behind the making, from selecting soft, dreamy fabrics to finessing the perfect hem or trim. These moments remind the blog that the creative work shared here resonates with others, inspiring fellow sewists to try new patterns, embrace stretch knits, or finally tackle that project they've been dreaming about.

For Cole's Corner and Creations, being featured is not about the spotlight itself but about connection. It is about the conversations sparked, the friendships formed, and the helping hands extended across the sewing community. Whether someone stops by after seeing a featured tutorial on embroidery or a photo shoot of adorable handmade shirts and tops, each visitor brings fresh energy to the blog. The hope is always that these featured moments encourage others to sew with ease and confidence, to play with color and fabric, and to find their own happy corner of creativity.

Project Run & Play

Cole's Corner and Creations participated in Project Run & Play, a popular community event where sewing bloggers compete and share children's clothing creations inspired by weekly themes. The blog's projects were showcased alongside other talented sewists, bringing visibility to the author's designs and pattern work.

SYTYC — So You Think You're Crafty

The blog took part in SYTYC (So You Think You're Crafty), a friendly crafting competition where participants submit themed projects and readers vote for their favorites. Cole's entries earned recognition and helped connect the blog with a wider audience of craft enthusiasts.

Made for Mermaids Back to School Blog Tour

In August 2016, Cole's Corner and Creations joined the Made for Mermaids Back to School Blog Tour, sewing Kelli Kimono tops for daughters Lucy and Ella. The tour brought together sewing bloggers to showcase back-to-school garments made with Made for Mermaids patterns.

Sew Americana Blog Tour

In June 2016, the blog participated in the Sew Americana Blog Tour, a patriotic-themed sewing event where bloggers shared red, white, and blue creations. Cole's contribution was featured alongside other sewists celebrating Americana style through handmade garments.

Community Recognition

Beyond formal blog tours and competitions, Cole's Corner and Creations received shout-outs and features from fellow sewing bloggers. The blog's Blogs I Love page reflects the mutual admiration and supportive network that defined the sewing blog community during those years.

The author's original patterns — including the Sabrina Skinny Pants, Hi Low Ruffle Skirt, and Too Cute Bias Tank Top — were also featured and reviewed by other sewists, further spreading the word about Cole's Corner and Creations Patterns.