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I always wonder what to do with my beautiful Asian print fabrics. Cutting them into smaller pieces is not always the best option. This free pattern from Kona Bay Fabrics is a good example of how to display the larger elements. Go here to download…
A recent discussion on another site got me to thinking how crochet tools have changed over time. Hooks, themselves, have changed very little. You either have a ‘traditional’ hook or an in-line hook with handle variations. But, other crochet tools…
A recent discussion on another site got me to thinking how crochet tools have changed over time. Hooks, themselves, have changed very little. You either have a ‘traditional’ hook or an in-line hook with handle variations. But, other crochet tools … Read More...
Looking for ways to save money on your scrapbooking? Here’s an article on 6 Ways to Scrapbook on a Dime from the Sun Herald website.
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Looking for ways to save money on your scrapbooking? Here’s an article on 6 Ways to Scrapbook on a Dime from the Sun Herald website.
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Cathy of Quilting on Turtle Hill is giving away this very cute quilt top, closeup shown here. Go here to see how to make it yours.
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Kellie from Don’t Look Now! offers a great tutorial for this applique flower garden pillow. Get the tute here.
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Instructables user Mary.Parry shows how to make this hanging travel organizer. It’s a sleeve that fits over a coat hanger that has a pocket to store your necessities. Get the tutorial.
Instructables user Mary.Parry shows how to make this hanging travel organizer. It’s a sleeve that fits over a coat hanger that has a pocket to store your necessities. Get the tutorial.
Find a slideshow of over 30 party favors from Martha Stewart. Some of my 
favorites: these cookie envelopes of course, these mini lunch boxes, and these old time candy cups.
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Sew Mama Sew has Denyse Schmidt’s Katie Jump Rope fabric line on sale right now. A few are already sold out so hurry to get your favorite. Mine is Ribbon Flower. Go here to shop.
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The next time you shorten a pair of jeans, or otherwise refashion or alter jeans, save your leftover denim. You can use it to make a cool wallet. Instructables user pkruep shows you how. The edges are not finished to give it…
The next time you shorten a pair of jeans, or otherwise refashion or alter jeans, save your leftover denim. You can use it to make a cool wallet. Instructables user pkruep shows you how. The edges are not finished to … Read More...
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Nowadays buyers and sellers are from all across the globe so this free online Measurement Converter could be a great help. It takes you from yards to meters and from meters to yards. Go here to get the tool.
Visit Sew Fancy here.
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Cutting mats are handy when cutting, but what to do with it when it’s not in use. Why not make a handy bag to carry and store your cutting mat? Find out how to make one from Christine Sews. And…
Cutting mats are handy when cutting, but what to do with it when it’s not in use. Why not make a handy bag to carry and store your cutting mat? Find out how to make one from Christine Sews. … Read More...
Look at this hydrangea purse made by raycious! Each little blossom is accented with a yellow bead in the center. A drawstring at the top allows you to place your belongings inside the hydrangea-shaped bag. See more photos at her…
Look at this hydrangea purse made by raycious! Each little blossom is accented with a yellow bead in the center. A drawstring at the top allows you to place your belongings inside the hydrangea-shaped bag. See more photos at her … Read More...
Does your little one love playing kitchen? No need for an expensive kitchen playset. Balancing Everything shows how to make this roll-up kitchen playmat. It stores easy, and travels even easier! Go to the tutorial.
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Does your little one love playing kitchen? No need for an expensive kitchen playset. Balancing Everything shows how to make this roll-up kitchen playmat. It stores easy, and travels even easier! Go to the tutorial.
Looking for more Playmats to … Read More...