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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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    Back To School Pencil Pouch {Sewing Tutorial}

    Hello friends! I am always so shocked at how quickly school starts back in session; does it seem like summer just flies by? I wanted to share a fun back-to-school project with you.  This adorable boxy pencil pouch is so incredibly easy to make.  Even if you’ve never sewn with zippers before, this is a great project to start.  Let’s get started!       Necessary Supplies Fabric for outer bag Fabric for lining Scrap Fabric for tabs Fusible Fleece 14 inch (or longer) zipper Swivel Hook Clover Wonder Clips…

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    Summer Essentials Bag :)

    Hello friends! A few weeks ago I was asked if I’d be interested in testing a bag pattern for a friend I’ve met through IG that lives in Finland! (Instagram is a crazy thing isn’t it?  I have a friend in Finland…)  I love her patterns that I’ve sewn with in the past so of course I said yes!  She sent me the pattern and I got right to work. I don’t have a tutorial for you, since this is a purchased pattern, and not one of my own.  However,…

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    No Sew Flag Bunting – Craft Tutorial

    Hello Friends!   Its almost July and I had on my mind to make a super easy new bunting to hang.   I absolutely adore buntings!  It’s one of my favorite ways to make a quick change-up with the holidays.   So I decided to just use up some fabric scraps and make a “no sew” bunting that ANYONE can make!  Dig through your red/white/blue fabric scraps and lets make one together!   Necessary Supplies Cutting Mat- Art No. 7520 Clover rotary cutter- Art No. 7502 Scissors- Art No. 4941(these are…

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    Mother’s Day Hanging Hearts- DIY

    Hello friends! I’m one of those people who think that hearts are for every day… not just for Valentine’s Day!  And today my project is all about gifting a precious hanging heart to the Mothers in your life for Mother’s Day!  And if you don’t want to wait until Mother’s Day you can gift some for May Day.  I plan to do both!   These amazing little hearts are so perfectly adorable that I couldn’t stop making them.   And if you’ve got an old, falling apart, stained and ruined…

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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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    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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    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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    Vintage Quilt Label Embroidery- Tutorial

    Hello friends!  You can’t believe how excited I am to share this project with you today!  I recently made an absolutely adorable baby quilt using Liberty of London fabric  and it has a very sweet vintage look to it.   My friend, who is expecting her baby girl in August, is a huge lover of everything vintage so I knew the quilt had to have that feel about it.  This post is all about the quilt label that I made for that quilt.  So now… I have a question for…