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Lorie from You Can Make This blog has so much to say about the correct way to square up blocks she starts by pointing out seven of the least effective methods people try when attempting it. Read the article, The Hall of Squaring Shame! to…
Lorie from You Can Make This blog has so much to say about the correct way to square up blocks she starts by pointing out seven of the least effective methods people try when attempting it. Read … Read More...
Instructables user passionfly shows how to cut apart an old pair jeans in order to gain the most reusable pieces of denim. Go to the tutorial.
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Instructables user passionfly shows how to cut apart an old pair of jeans in order to gain the most reusable pieces of denim. Go to the tutorial.
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Joan from Lazy Girl Blog shows how to press a handbag that you’ve sewn in order to achieve perfect shaping. This important step helps create sharp corners and good shaping. Go to the tutorial.
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by Corrine Sinclair
Want to make some cute as can be ladybug beads? Click here for the tutorial on Squidoo!
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Cathie Filian shows how to add some “cool” to a t-shirt or hoodie with reverse applique. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Cathie Filian blog]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, reverse, applique, t-shirt, tee, hoodie[/tags]
Create a clever centerpiece from oranges and daisies with the how-tos HERE at Real Simple.
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Create a clever centerpiece from oranges and daisies with the how-tos HERE at Real Simple.
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The Empire Quilt Guild of NYC invites you to participate in their 2009-2010 BOM. Organizers promise lots of fresh new ideas. Instructions for making the Sugar Stick block available here. I heart this quilt, shown here, made from this BOM. Via Attic Window Quilt Shop.
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LiEr from Ikat Bag has just finished up her blog series on summer skirts. The series of six tutorials show how to make a classic gathered skirt, a tiered skirt, a gathered panel skirt, a fitted panel skirt, a circular skirt,…
LiEr from Ikat Bag has just finished up her blog series on summer skirts. The series of six tutorials show how to make a classic gathered skirt, a tiered skirt, a gathered panel skirt, a fitted panel … Read More...
Sometimes the simplest projects are also the most striking. This is certainly true with this bandana pillow by Cut Out + Keep user craftalien. The square pillow really shows off the detailing on the bandana. Get the how-to.
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This piece was created by Jose Robelo
It’s so inspring to see glass enrich the lives of people who wouldn’t necessarily be exposed to it. A really wonderful organization called Piece by Piece is bringing glass mosaic and other techniques of…
It’s so inspring to see glass enrich the lives of people who wouldn’t necessarily be exposed to it. A really wonderful organization called Piece by Piece is bringing glass mosaic and other techniques of how to create with glass to … Read More...
Make these lovely lavender spheres by Beyond a Garden to decorate and add the gentle scent of lavender. Keep them near your bed if you need a bit of help sleeping. I love these and think I will also…
Pickles shows how to make this hair band from old t-shirts. She cut long strips of knit and them knotted them like a friendship bracelet. Get the how-to.
[photo from Pickles]
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