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Hot Cocoa Ornament *sewing tutorial*
Hi everybody! I am extremely excited for the weather to start getting colder, because that means it’s the perfect hot cocoa weather. I love hot cocoa so I am excited to share a really fun and easy Hot Cocoa Ornament with you today! This project is a free pattern by Elea Lutz, who is a fabric designer and amazingly creative friend. This is such a great beginner friendly project and most of the supplies are things you would have on hand! We are going to use Elea’s pattern but I’ll…
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DIY Needle Holder Books <3 (sewing tutorial)
Happy September my sewing friends! Do any of you remember back in 2011 when fabric designer Amy Sinibaldi showed the sewing world her most precious little needle books that she made??? I clearly remember being completely enchanted with how darling they were. I’ve literally made SO many since then. They’re quick, easy, fun, and make the PERFECT gift. Today, I’m going to take you through the process as we whip one up. There are all kinds of needle book patterns and tutorials out there now, but I always come back…
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Halloween Treat Bucket -Sewing Tutorial
Hello Friends! I’m always so shocked when October comes and then suddenly it is Halloween time! Maybe you’re like me where you’d like a fun homemade Halloween treat bucket instead of a store-bought one… and you’re a week from Halloween? If so… well, I’ve got a treat for you today! Smile! Let’s make a Halloween Bucket! With just a little sewing experience you can have this bucket made in just a couple hours (or less). Treat Bucket Necessary Supplies: Fusible Flex Foam, 12 x 20-inch piece (*optional, see note…
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Cosmetic Zipper Pouch
Hello Friends! I hope wherever you are, you are enjoying some beautiful spring weather! I love it so much that I couldn’t resist digging in my fabric stash for some happy fabric to sew up into a great cosmetic pouch! I decided to share with you today because I have a feeling you’ll love this pouch as much as I do! I have to admit that I intended to make a pattern for a box shape cosmetic zipper pouch and write the tutorial to share with you. However,…
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Make A Punchneedle ‘Peeps Bunny’ Wallhanging!
Spring has sprung, and with it comes pastel colors, and my favorite type of marshmallow treats! Ever since I was little, I’ve loved the classic taste of a fluffy and ever-sweet peep. Eastertime is in full swing, so now is the perfect time to turn out a quick and adorable wall hanging to pay homage to the iconic shape of the peep bunny. All you need is the new punch needle and hoop, some bright yarn, and an afternoon to make this simple and fun conversation starter! Let’s get started…
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The Dahlia Tote Bag – Crochet Pattern
Hi fellow crafters! My name is Elisa from Strings and Cuddles! I am here again to share with you a new crochet pattern. I designed and crocheted this multi-purpose bag that I named The Dahlia Tote Bag. The name was suggested by a good friend and I love it! Dahlia symbolizes a new birth. Since it is springtime, plants and trees are coming to life again and that to me is a new birth! Thus, Dahlia is just the perfect name for our new pattern! It has been…
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Crochet a Beaded Bracelet
I’ve been very interested in experimenting with crochet beading lately. I have been incorporating beads into my work for a few months now, and it was only a matter of time before I started pulling it into my comfort craft. Many crochet beadwork projects use small seed beads in intricate patterns. I have no doubt that I’ll graduate to those patterns one day, but larger supplies are always helpful in learning the basic concepts of a new skill, which is why I’ve created this beginner-friendly bracelet! This pattern is geared…
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Make a Chic Raffia Flower Brooch with the Hana-Ami Loom!
Though I tend to work mostly on large-scale fiber arts projects, sometimes I’m just not in the mood to work for hours at a time and see little progress. It’s in times like that where I look for a super quick and easy project to get my mind off whatever else I’m working on at the moment. After only an hour at most, I can have a whole new piece to take away and feel accomplished with! These projects, for me, are just as important as the larger ones. They…
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Sew a 3D Applique Project!
With a few smaller-scale quilts under my belt, I thought what better time than now to try out some new quilting techniques for my next project! I’ve always adored the look of applique work on handmade quilts. The more intricately detailed and unique, the better! My favorite of all, though, are those applique pieces that use 3D elements, whether it be simple accents like pom-poms and tassels, or more uncommon, like braids of yarn used as hair. Since the holiday season is in full swing, I decided to keep with…
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Sew a Drop Shoulder Cardigan from a Blanket!
Each culture has objects that become unanimous with it. Growing up, I was always surrounded by many items I believe would fall into the “Mexicana” category. Whether it was foods like my favorite empanadas or art like Talavera tiles, these things were ever-present. One such item that always seemed to be everywhere I turned was the humble Falsa Blanket. These blankets are traditional Mexican woven blankets that are often made of recycled cotton and acrylics. Like many Mexican families, we have a handful of these blankets laying around. With the…
