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Joyeux Noel Applique Patchwork Pillow- Sewing Tutorial
We made it! It’s almost Christmas! Hi. I’m Faith, work from home mom of three boys and two huskies, sewing for fun, therapy and now income as well. I hope you are doing well and holding up under the stress and pressure this month can bring. I wanted to give you a really simple and fun project for you to finish on time to gift (even if it’s only to yourself!). I went with my applique letters on a patchwork pillow this time and found an even quicker way to…
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Sunny Stocking HST Version- Sewing Tutorial
Happy December! My name is Faith Essenburg and I am back with another fun make, this time using one of my favorite holiday patterns from my friend Mary of Sunny Day Supply. It’s the most wonderful time of the year and although this month can bring a whole lot of stress and pressure of expectations, we can also take time to slow down and enjoy the little things and carve out quiet moments, which for me have included sewing simple things, reading books with my boys and snuggling, lots of…
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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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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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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…
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My Favorite Sewing Tool Kit-Tutorial
Hello friends! I’m so super excited to share my latest sewing project with you. Here’s the thing… I love to sew “on the go”. Rarely do I go anywhere that I don’t have a little project in the car. If I’m not the one driving, I’m doing some kind of hand sewing! Recently I went to New Mexico to be with my mom and I knew that I was going to be there awhile and I wanted to take ALL my favorite Clover tools so I needed more than just…
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Faux Leather Wallet -Sewing Pattern
As Father’s Day rolls around the corner, I thought it would be nice to create something lightweight and functional for all the Dad’s out there. This month, I will be sharing how to create an easy faux leather business wallet that can you can gift or used for yourself. With the increase in small business owners and networking, this is one wallet you don’t want to be without! Here’s what you’ll need to get started: Clover Patchwork Scissors Art No.493 Clover Rotary Cutter Art No. 7500 Clover Air Erasable Marker…
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Simple Mother’s Day Tote- Sewing Tutorial
Hi again! My name is Faith and I am so happy to be back this month with another simple make. I went over dozens of ideas for a Mother’s Day gift that would be pretty yet practical, I landed on the one that I actually need for myself. This one will go to my mom since these are 100% her colors and esthetic, but it was so quick I can make more for myself and personalize a couple for my boys karate gear. What you will need: Two pieces of…
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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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Quilted Journal Cover {Sewing Tutorial}
Hello Friends! I’ve been working on a few journal covers to give to my grand-girls and their friends and it’s a project that anyone can do! I’m sharing a step by step tutorial today so you can make some too! As with all my tutorials, there are pictures for each step so that it will make it easy for even a beginner sewist to follow! Lets get started by gathering your supplies! Necessary Supplies 12 x 28 inch fabric for outside (see *note on this below) 11 x…
