
Image from Andover Fabrics
Go to Andover Fabrics and download free pattern Painted Posies. Original design by Erinn Kennedy.
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Image from Andover Fabrics
Go to Andover Fabrics and download free pattern Painted Posies. Original design by Erinn Kennedy.
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Graciously responding to many requests, Red Pepper Quilts shares her method for basting quilts. Go here to find out how she does it.
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by Vikram Goyal
Visit the Hero Arts website for a fun video by Laura Griffin on how to incorporate your stamped images onto clay beads. A very cool way to wear your stamped creations!
-Heather
Try this heavenly essential oil recipe from Snowdrift Farm, part of their Scents of Summer series!
Sonoran Sunset
3 drops Peru balsam
2 drops rose absolute
5 drops ylang ylang
2 drops lime, distilled
1 drop tangerine

Image from Marty's Fiber Musings
Marty of Marty’s Fiber Musings used one of my favorite color schemes in this pretty art quilt. Softer shades of red, yellow, and green always make me feel sunny inside and Marty may agree, saying this about her original creation, “This little art quilt makes…
by Anne Weaver
Just in time for the 4th of July, Moda Bake Shop shows how to make this patriotic star pillow. Go to the tutorial.
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by Anne Weaver
Just in time for the 4th of July, Moda Bake Shop shows how to make this patriotic star pillow. Go to the tutorial.
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Visit Martha to learn how to easily craft these shapes from sugar. A lovely alternative to cubes at a tea party!
by Anne Weaver
Summertime in the southern United States brings high temperatures and even higher humidity levels. Just walking to your car will leave you a big, sweaty puddle.
During these months, I don’t go anywhere without a hair scrunchie in my purse. Of…
by Anne Weaver
Summertime in the southern United States brings high temperatures and even higher humidity levels. Just walking to your car will leave you a big, sweaty puddle.
During these months, I don’t go anywhere without a hair scrunchie in my purse. … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Are your sewing patterns a big, jumbled up mess? Do they multiply like rabbits? Diana Siah shares her method for organizing and cataloging her patterns in an article on Handmade News. Go to the tutorial.
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by Anne Weaver
Are your sewing patterns a big, jumbled up mess? Do they multiply like rabbits? Diana Siah shares her method for organizing and cataloging her patterns in an article on Handmade News. Go to the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, organizing, … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Are your sewing patterns a big, jumbled up mess? Do they multiply like rabbits? Diana Siah shares her method for organizing and cataloging her patterns in an article on Handmade News. Go to the tutorial.
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by Vikram Goyal

image by Linda Duke
Day 7 of the Spellbinders sneak peek of their new dies is at Linda Duke’s blog where she has a very informative video on how to use the dies and how to make this stunning card using the Renaissance…
Day 7 of the Spellbinders sneak peek of their new dies is at Linda Duke’s blog where she has a very informative video on how to use the dies and how to make this stunning card using the Renaissance Hearts … Read More...

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I found this darling redwork embroidery pattern at Attic Window Quilt Shop. Go here to download it for free.
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by Anne Weaver
If your little toddler angel is prone to dropping sippy cups from her stroller, Ashley from Make It and Love It has a solution for you. She shows how to make a sippy cup leash to keep the cup tethered to…
by Anne Weaver
You can make these appliqued cushion covers with a tutorial by Krystle at Crafty Habit. I love how the appliqued designs create a modern look against the plain fabric background! Go to the tutorial.
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by Anne Weaver
You can make these appliqued cushion covers with a tutorial by Krystle at Crafty Habit. I love how the appliqued designs create a modern look against the plain fabric background! Go to the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, applique, cushion, … Read More...