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Hip Hip Hooray – Go Team!

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5Vintage Spice and Everything Nice has posted another great cheerleader pattern. It will be great for cheerleaders of all ages or for any application where you need to stitch up a little team spirit. Easily adaptable design you can make … Read More...

Embellished Cross Stitch Finish

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DSCN1210This detail is from a finish recently posted by a Canadian stitcher who blogs at Leftover Chocolate Stitches. That is a great blog name, by the way. She remains anonymous, but her stitching speaks for itself. She has taken a … Read More...

How to make Chicken Wire Ghosts

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I couldn’t find the how-to for making the ghost shown in the picture above – but I did find something on the diynetwork that comes pretty close. Well close enough to give you an idea.

What a perfect way to … Read More...

DIY Mirrored Vase

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Mirror-Vase

Home Decor is never cheap.

It can however be when you are inspired and choose to make it yourself. A simple project, easy to do in under 30 minutes and adds so much element to your home decor. Nobody will … Read More...

Harry Potter Magazine Winners

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harry potter knits winSometimes the random number generator doesn’t seem all that random, but today’s lucky winners are commenters number 41 and 45.

Renee says she loves Fluffy, the “three-headed puppy,” and I’m pretty sure she’s the only person who said that, so … Read More...

Pretty Pumpkin Tablecloth for fall DIY

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Pumpkin Tablecloth for Fall

 You can take this tablecloth from Halloween through the fall holidays.  It is so different and charming.  I found this on BH&G and thought you might like it and make it.  Welcome guests to your harvest celebration with a handmade … Read More...

DIY – Bacon Fat Soap

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This one is a little on the weird side, but then I don’t have an overwhelming love for Bacon. Soap needs to be made with some fat so why not some Bacon fat? Check out this tutorial for making … Read More...

Tutorial: Sew an easy peplum top

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IMG_0751edited1Remona from The Stitching Scientist (whom I had the opportunity to hang out with at Sewing Summit, yay!!) shows how you can make a peplum top.  It’s an easy adaptation from a basic t-shirt pattern.   Her tutorial shows how to … Read More...