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On giving quilts as gifts

On giving quilts as gifts

As a chill seeps into the air, holiday making plans begin! Quilters everywhere start planning their holiday gifts. But - how do you avoid the common pitfalls of a gifted...

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On giving quilts as gifts

As a chill seeps into the air, holiday making plans begin! Quilters everywhere start planning their holiday gifts. But - how do you avoid the common pitfalls of a gifted...

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Stitch Along Week 3: Rear Facade

Stitch Along Week 3: Rear Facade

Week 3! By this point, you're a plastic needlepoint expert! This week, we'll be making the rear facade. It's very similar to the front, except for the door, which is...

Stitch Along Week 3: Rear Facade

Week 3! By this point, you're a plastic needlepoint expert! This week, we'll be making the rear facade. It's very similar to the front, except for the door, which is...

Handmade Halloween costumes in a post-Joann's world

Handmade Halloween costumes in a post-Joann's w...

I have such fond memories of making my own Halloween costumes with my mom. She didn't sew, but that never got in the way of her craftyness. One year, we...

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Handmade Halloween costumes in a post-Joann's w...

I have such fond memories of making my own Halloween costumes with my mom. She didn't sew, but that never got in the way of her craftyness. One year, we...

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House purse stitch-along: Week 2!

House purse stitch-along: Week 2!

front facade continues! Week 2, babyyyy! This week, we're finishing up the front facade panel of our house purse. This includes the detail stitching of windows, the door, and plants. ...

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House purse stitch-along: Week 2!

front facade continues! Week 2, babyyyy! This week, we're finishing up the front facade panel of our house purse. This includes the detail stitching of windows, the door, and plants. ...

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7 secrets for cozy quilts

7 secrets for cozy quilts

It's cozy season! What better time to snuggle up with a homesewn quilt? Here are my best tips to up the cozy factor in your quilting.  1. Back with flannel...

7 secrets for cozy quilts

It's cozy season! What better time to snuggle up with a homesewn quilt? Here are my best tips to up the cozy factor in your quilting.  1. Back with flannel...

House Purse Stitch Along: Week 1

House Purse Stitch Along: Week 1

Can you believe it? It's time! We're at Week 1 of 7 for our stitch-along. And we're starting off with a bang: starting the front facade panel of our house!...

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House Purse Stitch Along: Week 1

Can you believe it? It's time! We're at Week 1 of 7 for our stitch-along. And we're starting off with a bang: starting the front facade panel of our house!...

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