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Sewing

My Baby’s Quilt is Finally Done!

by Marie

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 patch’ [...]

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Weekend Links: Pillowcase Sewing Projects

by Marie

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 Polkanuts
Pillowcase Smock by Family [...]

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Simple Flower Garden Sachets

by Little Birdies

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 purple buds off [...]

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How-To Video: Hand-Stitched Cards

by Marie

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

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

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

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

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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Circus Inspired Puppet Theater

by Marie

Jennifer, founder of Ellie Bellie Kids, is here as my guest today sharing a fabulous how-to for play time. This puppet theater will be the envy of the neighborhood.
Bold primary colored fabric + tension curtain rods = transformation of a doorway into a stage for your child’s imagination.

Don’t sew?
It’s okay. I used to be afraid [...]

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You Can Make This Giveaway

by Marie

I’m all about easy, simple instructions. That’s why I’m gaga over the fabulous website You Can Make This. They have easy step by step ebook instructions that even beginners can follow. Yes, even you, can make all kinds of homemade goodies that are fun for you and your family.

You Can Make This has all types [...]

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