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Sew a Fabric Yo-Yo Stationary Card

by Marie September 22, 2009

Guest Post by Lyndsey of The Stationary Place I’ve always loved paper. Stationery, patterned paper, note cards, letterpress – I think paper is gorgeous and I love all of its different uses. More recently, I’ve been on something of a crafting binge – and for my last birthday I asked for a sewing machine. Much [...]

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Weekend Links: Disneyland Crafty Projects

by Marie September 19, 2009

As I’ve still got Disneyland on the brain, here’s a few fun Disneyland inspired projects I’ve found. I can’t wait to make the Pixie Hollow project below with a photo of my own little girl! Pixie Hollow in a Jar by Zakka Life (pictured above) Mickey Mouse Candy Bouquet by This Marvelous Life Sew a [...]

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My Baby’s Quilt is Finally Done!

by Marie September 15, 2009

Yay! I did it. I finished my baby’s quilt, only 15 months late. Remember this quilting post? I’ve made a quilt for all three of my babies when they’re born, something for them to always have that’s made from me! I love it and so does my baby! This quilt has a sort of ‘nine [...]

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Weekend Links: Pillowcase Sewing Projects

by Marie September 11, 2009

Do you have lots of old pillowcases that need to be turned into something else? If so, here’s a few fun sewing projects using pillowcases. Travel Pillow for the car by Craft Addictions (pictured above) Pillowcase Pocket for a small friend by Elsie Marley 10 Minute Pillowcase Apron by Betz White Reversible Pillowcase Tote by [...]

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Simple Flower Garden Sachets

by Little Birdies September 8, 2009

Here are a two simple crafts you can do using items found in your own flower garden. Make these fun and fragrant flower sachets. Instructions: Simple Lavender Sachet If you have lavender, now is a great time to snip a few off and dry them. Once your lavender is dry, you can gently rub the [...]

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How-To Video: Hand-Stitched Cards

by Marie September 1, 2009

These hand-stitched cards are simple and fun to make. I’ve been stitching them for quite a few years now and have shared many patterns in my Card Patterns category. Today I’ve taken a video of me stitching a Gift Box Greeting Card for you to see just how easy it is. You can follow right [...]

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DIY Reusable Lunch Set for School

by Marie August 18, 2009

I’m happy to have Amy from Progressive Pioneer here as my guest today. Her blog is all about getting back to the basics of life. She’s sharing a great way to pack your kids lunch by using reusable items. It’s back-to-school time! Instead of oodles of plastic bags and disposable accoutrements, how about a cute, [...]

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Fabric Scrap Project Ideas

by Marie July 14, 2009

Once all your sewing projects are complete, you may still have some left over fabric scraps. I’ve been saving my scraps, thinking there must be something I can make with them. Well, here are some great projects using fabric scraps, turning them into something fun and new! (click on the photo for the link to [...]

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Stitch Up a Bridal Shower Pillowcase

by Little Birdies July 7, 2009

I’m excited to share yet another fabulous site contributing regularly to Make and Takes, Little Birdie Secrets. Three crafty ladies make up the Little Birdies, a blog who’s projects are bookmarked as “must do” in my inbox. These ladies will be sharing something crafty for the home the second Tuesday of every month. Summer is [...]

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Outdoor Tablecloth Hack

by Marie May 26, 2009

When we’re having a picnic out back, I like to use a tablecloth to cover my table. But the pesky wind seems to always blow it around. So I took a store-bought tablecloth and sewed elastic around the edges, making it fit snug as a bug around my table. Now I don’t have to worry [...]

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