Category: Sewing
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How to Counted Cross Stitch without Knots
So apparently with the recent release of a single video, Taylor Swift has unofficially endorsed sewing and needlework. I started counted cross stitch when I was in junior high. Its a great craft if you want something to keep your hands busy while you sit and relax. (My husband calls it my “old lady craft”.…
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Making My First Tote Bag – the Maker’s Tote from Noodlehead
I have been sewing for a very long time. I come from a line of seamstress’. However, my sewing has not ventured out too far from quilts or simple two sided projects. I don’t consider myself to be a “beginner”, however I am definitely not anywhere near what I would consider “advanced”. There area a…
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Up-cycled Dress Made Into A Generational Family Keepsake
Our daughter is the only granddaughter on my husband’s side of the family. Therefore, she gets all of the girly, pretty, and pink things. Including being handed down this beautiful dress from my sister-in-love. The Dress I then learned some history behind the dress. Not only did this dress belong to my mother-in-love, but she…
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How NOT To Make A Scrap Quilt – Part 2
If you’ve been following along in my scrap quilt journey, you’ve seen that so far things have not gone super great. Unfortunately, things have not improved. You’d think this far along I would learn to slow down, but instead I seem to do the opposite. Determined to just hurry up and get this darn thing…
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How NOT to Make a Scrap Quilt – Part 1
The reason I started this blog was to help others learn about different crafts. In this instance, it’s my mistakes that will guide us. While I looked through my large scrap fabric pile, I wanted a quick way to use all (or most) of it. I decided that making a quilt out of it would…
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How To Make A Quick and Easy Drink Holder
Are you in need of a quick gift, or looking to use up some scrap fabric? This easy drink holder can be done in about 15 minutes (if you subtract all the times your kids interrupt you.) You will need the following: First, you need to prep and cut your fabric. Iron your cotton fabrics.…