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Easy Fall Felt Projects- Tutorial
Hello my sewing friends!!! Happy National Sewing Month! It’s Dori, back with you again this month to share two very simple projects with you that require very little sewing… and only hand sewing! Sometimes we get the idea that sewing must mean using a sewing machine, and for some people that can be intimidating if they don’t own one. So my sewing projects this month are easy and all done by simple hand sewing stitches! These finished felt garlands are such fun fall decoration and so satisfying to make –…
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Coffee Cup Amigurumi- Crochet Pattern
Hi everyone! I’m Julia from Little World of Whimsy, and I’m here to share a cute coffee cup pattern! This adorable chubby coffee cup is the perfect desk companion for busy mornings. Customize the cozy to your favorite brand and never be without caffeine again! This simple amigurumi is quick to work up and uses BLO and FLO techniques. You can get the inexpensive, beautifully formatted, printable PDF on Etsy here. Materials Clover Amour Crochet Hook D (3.25 mm) – Art No. 1042/D WeCrochet Brava Sport (Sport)…
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Lena Cardigan- Crochet Pattern
Hi everyone, I’m Amber from Divine Debris and I love cardigans. I don’t think that’s something people often assume when they see me (I bet it’s the purple hair) but I really do love cardigans. Long before I was able to make my own cardis, I had so many in various colors and sizes and they were basically stashed everywhere so I was never without a cardigan if I wanted one. But now… I have even more! Once I was able to make my own, the sky was the limit…
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18th Century Stomacher- Tutorial
Greetings fellow sewists! My name is Sarah and I am a historical costumer and maker of floofy things. I specialize in hand sewing 18th-century gowns using period-appropriate techniques, and you can find examples of these gowns and other costumes that I have sewn on my page @sewlateadoe For those of you who may be curious about historical sewing, I thought that I might share my process for creating one of my favorite gown accessories: a stomacher. The stomacher is the centerpiece of the bodice of a sacque gown, which…
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The Bitterroot Sagebrush Beanie- Knitting Pattern
The Bitterroot Sagebrush Beanie Hi Makers! Hannah here, the designer, knitwear blogger, and maker behind Bears Den Essentials (@bearsdenessentials). Fall, my favorite time of year, is arriving quickly, which means it’s time to start knitting up projects for the cooler temps. Living in Montana, our falls are incredibly short, but the vibrant colors and textures of the Northern Rockies pack a punch. This project uses lacework to celebrate two fixtures of the Ruby Valley which I call home: sagebrush and bitterroot. Inspired by the state flower of Montana and…
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Pumpkin – Crochet Pattern
Create this Crochet Pumpkin designed by Lu from Lulus little shop! It’s the perfect time to get started on your fall decor and place those pumpkins all around your house! Questions? Please message me on Instagram. You’re welcome to make as many as you’d like and sell your work. Please credit me @Luluslittleshop with the design, and use #Luluslittleshop to show me yours too! Level 2 Easy MATERIALS • #4 yarn in stem + pumpkin colors Impeccable from Michael’s • Clover 3.5 mm hook- Art No. 1043/E • Scissors •…
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Two Easy Quilt Binding Methods- Tutorial
Hi, my name is Faith Essenburg, I am back and excited to show you the two methods that I use for binding quilts that are quicker than hand binding. If you have been quilting for any length of time, you probably have a stack of unfinished quilts just waiting to be finished up. I thought since it’s September sewing, now was a good time to finish some of mine and I am so happy to say that I finished two quilts that were just tops this week. Once you have…
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Retro Wavy Checkerboard Pillowcase- Tutorial
In the spirit of National Sewing Month, I love that I am now able to draw inspiration from things I’ve seen and think about how I could craft my own version of them and turn these visions into reality. Lately, I’ve seen many trendy prints with this checkered pattern and thought I’d make something similar to accessorize my living space with a fun pop of color. Thus, enter the retro wavy checkerboard pillowcase… What you’ll need: Pillow insert (I used a 16”x16” pillow insert) ½ yard of 2 colors…
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Fusilli Coaster – Knitting Pattern
Hello Makers! It’s Elise, the maker, and designer behind Frosia Knits. I’m thrilled to be back on the blog and share with you a new washcloth pattern!
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Tools and Tips For Foundation Paper Piecing
Hi and welcome to the kickoff of our September Sewing Month! My name is Faith, I am a contributor to Clover as well as a quilt maker and mother to three boys and two huskies. You can follow me and see more of my creativity at @faithessenburg I hope you join us this month in doing the thing we love which is using needle and thread to create beauty, and I know for myself when I am creating it’s also bringing my heart and mind peace and joy. This month…