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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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    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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    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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    Apple Welcome Pillow – Crochet Pattern

    Hello crochet friends! Rachel Alford from Cozy Nooks Designs here. I am a crochet & knit designer, blogger, YouTuber, and Crochet Instructor. Today I am going to share with you a new tapestry crochet pattern – the Apple Welcome Pillow! You may recognize this design because I made a similar Fall Winter Welcome Pillow, Valentine’s St Patrick’s Welcome Pillow, Spring Easter Welcome Pillow, and Summer Independence Welcome Pillow which you can check out HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE. If you want to make sure you don’t miss out on future free patterns,…

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    Alarm Clock Amigurumi- Tutorial

    Hi everyone! I’m Julia from Little World of Whimsy, and I’m here to share a cute retro alarm clock just in time for back-to-school season! This adorable chunky alarm clock is the perfect way to ring in the new school year — or just pay a tribute to all those late mornings. It stands up on its own and is simple and quick to work up. Best of all, you can make this cute retro alarm clock in any color you like! You can get the inexpensive, beautifully formatted, printable…

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    I Love Sewing Applique- Tutorial

    Hello again! My name is Faith and today I’m back with another quick and fun project using some of my favorite Clover tools. You can find me on Instagram, feel free to tag me in your Clover makes and ask any questions you might have. Today’s project is an applique template that I’ve added to a sweatshirt. When I was little my grandma made my sister and I sweatshirts, mine simply said “me” in a tiny floral print and my sister’s had a small heart on it. I remember my…

  • Blog,  DIY,  Fabric Tube Making,  Sewing

    Fabric Tube Basket -Tutorial

    Hi friends, my name is Faith Essenburg and I am back with another fun and easy project using Clover tools. I had so much fun playing with the Fabric Tube Maker last time, that I wanted to see what else I could make using this tool. These little baskets were just the thing! If you have been itching to make something that is a quick finish and also useful, grab your favorite fabrics or scraps, and let’s get started! What you’ll need: Clover Fabric Tube Maker Strips of fabric 2.5…

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    Check-Me-Out Tank- Crochet Pattern

    Hi friends, it’s Christina from Citybrightknits, and I am thrilled to be sharing another one of my crochet pattern designs with you!  This is the third pattern that Clover has kindly asked me to create for their blog, and I hope you enjoy it.     For this design, I am inspired by colorful checkered squares, which are very on-trend at the moment.  I have used lots of contrasting colors and stitches to give this top a summery feel. Cotton is one of my favorite yarns to work with because I…

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    Sunshiny Coaster- Crochet Pattern

    Hi friends! I am Elisa from Strings and Cuddles! I am here to contribute a new, simple and quick crochet pattern! This pattern is perfect for any occasion or should I say season. This home decor project is a great addition to your kitchen table! Let me introduce my newest pattern, the Sunshiny Coaster! The pattern name was taken from the name of the yarn I used to make my coaster. Since it is summertime, I thought that the name is just fantastic! But as I mentioned earlier, this project…