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Pattern Tutorials

Stitched Style - Free Embroidery Project

These days you see embroidery everywhere. From Paris to Peoria embroidered garments, bags and accessories are adding a lus …

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Pattern Tutorials

Project 1 - Strip Pieced Mini Shoulder Bag

I used two each of 4 different fabrics and 1 really bright fabric to act as th …

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Pattern Tutorials

Expose That Zipper! An Essential Fold-Over Clutch

Zippers can be tricky in an accessory like a bag, especially if you want your zipper to add to the style of your accessory …

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Pattern Tutorials

Embroidered Corduroy Scarf

Instructions:1. Square up the ends of both corduroy fabrics with the rotary cutter and ruler on a cutting mat. Then, cut C …

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Pattern Tutorials

Mini Heart Pouch

Mini Heart Pouches – an adorable project to make as a sweet gift for adults, kids or you! Think about all those little thi …

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Pattern Tutorials

Vintage Notions Made Modern: Zipper Jewelry

Have you seen the purses and tote bags– usually in airport gift shops– woven out of seat belts?

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Basics

10 Stitches to Build Your Hand Embroidery Skills

Nothing quite matches the beauty of a hand-embroidered object. Here are 10 fabulous feather stitches to get you started.

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Basics

Project 3 - Sew Easy Sun Visor

The Sew Easy Sun Visor is easy to make and fun to coordinate with summer outfits. It’s reversible too! This project features convex and concave curves. Gentle guidance is necessary to navigate these curves.

Tips and Tricks

Using Color Value in Your Quilting

A little schooling is in order and I’ve found marvelous help from a variety of quilters. We’ll look at how to evaluate Color Value, then move on to using it in several gorgeous projects. Choosing fabrics and threads will be much more joyful once you’ve spent a little time learning...

Tips and Tricks

Twin Needles - Double Your Sewing Options

If you’ve never sewn or quilted with a Twin Needle, you’re missing out on a whole lot of sewing excitement. They’re easy to use once you know how and the tutorials and videos I’ve collected will be a great start. Adding a new tool or skill to your sewing life...

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Pattern Tutorials

DIY Sea Shell Coasters

Create a coastal theme for your table with these attractive Sea Shell Coasters. The coasters are made by wrapping a cloth …

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Beyond Basics

The basics of English Paper Piecing

Let me begin by saying that I love to sew! What kind of sewing? Well, I haven’t found a variety I haven’t liked yet, other than possibly mending.