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Quilted Sketchbook Cover Tutorial

I love having small notebooks and sketchbooks all over the house for journaling and keeping track of my creative ideas. Moleskin notebooks and their copycats are my favorite. They are thin and portable, easy to throw into a bag, and the blank covers leave endless options for customization. I ...
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Priory Square Hopscotch Dress

Sewing

I made another Oliver + S Hopscotch Dress! I've used this pattern several times, and I always love the result. It's quick and easy to sew, and the girls actually wear the tops and dresses I've made. In fact, some of the tops are worn out. I've been reading great things about the Art Gallery ...
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Embroidered Fabric Envelopes

Crafts· Embroidery· Pattern Review· Sewing· Tutorials

Today I'm participating in Free Pattern Friday with Mae&K. Every Friday, they share something they made using a free pattern and invite other bloggers to join them. There's also a link-up so you can share any projects you've made from a free pattern - any pattern, not just this one! This ...
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Reversible Tote Bag with Strong Straps {Tote Bag Upgrade}

Sewing· Tutorials

Let's do something about those plain tote bag straps! I really love my handmade grocery sacks, with the strong and wide straps. We take them to the library and fill them with books, pack them full of extra clothes for outings, and take them to the grocery store to fill with food. I leave some ...
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Patchwork Heart Zipper Pouch Tutorial

Sewing· Tutorials

Use up your scraps, learn to make perfect zipper corners, and make a pretty patchwork heart zipper pouch for a friend! Today I wanted to share this fun zipper pouch project. It's perfect for Valentine's Day, but you can make it work year round by choosing fabric colors that aren't so pink and red. ...
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Fairport Purse & Pouch Tester Versions

Sewing Patterns

Last week I released the Fairport Purse & Pouch pattern. I had a great group of pattern testers this time around. They each provided valuable feedback and helped to clarify some sections of the pattern so that the rest of you can enjoy your sewing! One of the fun things about sending patterns ...
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Upcycled LOL Swing Top

Pattern Review· Sewing

I found Jennifer of Jennuine Design through a creative bloggers group that I joined a few months ago. We were partnered for a blog critique and decided to swap patterns as well to provide feedback on the checkout process. I'm not sure what I was expecting from her pattern, but I was impressed with ...
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Cascade Leaf Hat Pattern Review

Knitting

A little break from the sewing...sometimes I knit! I love having something to take along on car rides or to work on in the evening when we are sitting around catching up on our day. I just finished knitting this hat using a free pattern from the Cascade yarn site (Alpaca Lana D'Oro Leaf Hat ...
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