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Graduation Party Planning: DIY Mortarboard Card Box
So first, a confession: I made these card boxes for a graduation party for my niece and her best friend last spring, and never got around to writing a tutorial. I ran across the pictures in my “to be...
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Autumn Coffee Cup Cozies
Is it just me, or did pumpkin spice season start waaay too early this year? Maybe it’s just the fact that we’ve had 90 degree days in October that’s throwing me off. In any event, autumn decor and...
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Easy Fleece Blanket Tutorial
I was waiting in line at the cutting counter of my local Joann store a while back and the lady in front of me had the cutest teal llama fleece. When she was done with her cut there was only a little...
View ArticleRed White & Blue Ruffled Wreath Pattern
Make a red, white & blue wreath to dress up your front door for Memorial Day, 4th of July or any other occasion when you want to show off the stars and stripes! The post Red White & Blue...
View ArticleStars & Stripes Table Runner Pattern
Celebrate your favorite patriotic holiday with an easy, quilted stars & stripes table runner. This pattern uses a combination of simple patchwork and raw edge appliqué. The post Stars &...
View ArticleLadybugs & Bumblebees Wreath Pattern
Celebrate sunny days and blooming flowers with sweet ruffled wreath decorated with felt blossoms, bumblebees and ladybugs. This pattern uses a styrofoam wreath base, a simple sewn ruffle and stiffened...
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Sewing with a Walking Foot
Have you ever used a walking foot? I make a lot of small quilted projects (pillow tops, table runners and the like), and I’ve struggled with the quilting. The stitches were never consistent. They’d be...
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A Patriotic, Scrap-Busting Rag Wreath
I dug through my fabric stash this week and made red, white and blue wreath for my front door. I used a 12″ wire wreath form and basically followed the instructions for this wreath from Simple Simon...
View ArticleEndless Possibilities Apron Pattern
Introducing the “Endless Possibilities” Apron Pattern. As the name implies, there are so many ways you can make this pattern your own. The construction is simple enough for a beginner and the options...
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10 Tips for Saving Money on Fabric and Sewing Supplies
I sew a LOT. I live less than 15 minutes from Joann corporate headquarters and a huge Joann store. That combination can be dangerous to my wallet! Over the past year or so I’ve fine-tuned my shopping...
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