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Tutorial: Sewing notions zippered pouch

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Sarah from The Last Piece shares a free pattern for these sewing themed zipper pouches. They’re simple zippered pouches – with a pretty curved shape – with sewing themed appliques. Make one for your favorite sewing friend – or yourself.  … Read More...

Felt daisy necklace tutorial

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daisy necklaceWhat flower says summer better than a daisy?  Make this darling Felt daisy necklace with the help of Jess of bettyoctopus.  This necklace will dress up a simple tee or dress.  Jess lives in Limerick, Ireland with her hubby and … Read More...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric wreath brooch

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Anna from Journey Into Creativity  shows how you can make this scrappy fabric wreath brooch.  You can use your smallest scraps for this project.  The mix of color and pattern, and the frayed raw edges, makes me happy.

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Retro fabric collection + free pattern

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Call Me Maybe free patternI”m swooning over CONTEMPO’s “Vintage Scrapbook” fabric collection I spied at Benartex. Retro buses and phones with great accompanying prints await all fabric lovers. Benartex offers a free quilt pattern, Call Me Maybe, that features the collection perfectly.

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Tutorial: Anatomy of a serger

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How well do you know your serger?  I know mine well enough to make basic overlocked seams, but not much more than that.  Portia from Makery gives a guided tour of her serger.  She starts at the back with the … Read More...

Ice Painting for Kids

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Ice Painting for Kids

This is a wonderful art and sensory idea or lesson plan for kids of all ages, and it would be great no matter what the weather is outside. If it is hot, it can be done outside and the kids … Read More...

Tutorial: Rainbow baby toy

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Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how you can make this happy rainbow toy for a baby. It’s a larger toy, measuring approximately 6.5″ tall X 9″ wide, with a rattle insert so it makes noise when you shake or move … Read More...

Tutorial: Bias tape placemat

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Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how you can make a simple bias tape placemat.  They’re quick to make, and don’t use much fabric as they are made from just a single layer. The bias tape finishes off the edges.  If … Read More...

11 Homemade Ice Cream Recipes

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Ice cream can be expensive and you risk not having your favorite flavor available! It is so disappointing even for an adult! Here are some recipes that you can have fun making with the family! I’m excited for the mint … Read More...