We grew up without realizing that some people actually purchased curtains and pillows, instead of making them themselves. Almost every woman in our family is or has been an artist or seamstress of some kind! When we were very little girls, we sold our handmade creations to the neighbors (who still have some of our popular potholders).

So marie-madeline studio - named after our grandmother and great-grandmother - was launched in December of 2007, to encourage and inspire others into making beautiful things. Our exclusive line of sewing patterns debuted that same year. We consider our style vintage-meets-modern... with easy to follow instructions and full size pattern pieces, our patterns are fun for new and experienced sewists. Simple, classic styles with boutique flair, marie-madeline sewing patterns mix and match for lots of fun layering!

Almost every day of the week, you'll find the five of us in our happily crowded home studio. We like to laugh, we like to make - we love to be together! And we share the joy (not to mention craziness) with our dad, three brothers, a cat named Mr. Kitty, and three furry collies named Bo, Blayde, and Brandy.

Happy sewing!
XO the Long ladies

"Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage forever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart." Psalm 119:111