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Give your ironing board a makeover

January 18th, 2008 · 1 Comment

I am the kind of person who likes to have things my way. By that I mean I love to make my own curtains, handbags, bed quilts and stuff like that. I find great pleasure in taking something typical and making it my own. Ironing boards are no exception. I find the typical fabrics that cover […]

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Heart Felt Needle Case

January 11th, 2008 · 5 Comments

Another fun little sewing project for you to make.

 A heart needle case, just in time for valentines day! And who doesnt love hearts.
 
This adorable little project is great for beginner sewers, or make one as a gift for that special someone. It would also make a great kids sewing project.
And you dont have to do […]

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Great purse frame tutorial

January 5th, 2008 · No Comments

I just love those little purses made from the purse frames. They always remind me of the ones my grandmother used to carry. As a little girl I always wanted one of my own.There is a great tutorial for making a simple little purse frame bag. I just love this little bag and it […]

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Handbag Tutorials

September 26th, 2007 · 1 Comment

Making a handbag isnt hard. There are many simple ways to make bags and totes. And fun ways to use fabrics you like to make a bag for yourself. I have surfed the internet and found some good tutorials on bag making
Strippy Handbag Tutorial
Creative Little Daisy ( tote)
Purse Tutorial
Reusable produce bag
Perfect Yo Yo […]

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Free Ice Cream Cone Pincushion Pattern/tutorial

August 13th, 2007 · 26 Comments

I love pincushions and I believe that is one thing you can never have enough of. Try the first pattern in my pincushion series free! This Pattern/tutorial will show you how to make this adorable pincushion.
Double Scoop Ice Cream Cone Pincushion
 
You can make it any flavor you want, get creative but most of all have fun!
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How to do the running stitch and variations:Tutorial

August 5th, 2007 · 5 Comments

The running stitch is a simple stitch, it can be used in many felt projects. This tutorial starts with the simple running stitch and 2 variations you can do to spice up this easy stitch.
To start the running stitch, make a knot in your thread and bring it up into the felt from below. You […]

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Free Ladybug Needle Case Pattern

July 27th, 2007 · 6 Comments

I love ladybugs. I have even created a quilt in honor of all those wonderful little red bugs. You can see it here it’s called Ladybug Day.
I wanted a simple project that would be quick and fun for kids and adults. And I also wanted a place to put all my sewing needles, which seem […]

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