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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…
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Make A Punch Needle Embroidery Frame
Since discovering Punch Needle Embroidery, I’ve always been interested in how to utilize it in unconventional ways. Sure, you can easily create beautiful wall art with it as your medium, but I always love to incorporate my fiberarts into everyday objects around the house that hold other purposes as well. That’s where the idea of a photo frame came in! The beauty of Punch Needle Embroidery lies in it’s simplicity, it is a great dip into embroidery for the absolute beginner. When you mix it with a useful project that you…
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Sewing a Drink Coozie
Spring is back in full force! As we all anxiously await the times that we can all freely meet with friends at a backyard barbeque, there are a few necessities that we can be getting together. One that is often overlooked until the day-of is the humble drink coozie.
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French Knitter Beaded Necklace – Kids’ Crafts
Growing up, one of the first crafts I ever got my hands on was jewelry making. Pony beads and string were my go-to, making necklaces and bracelets to trade with my friends.
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Felt Crochet Coin Purse
Heirloom projects are some of my favorite. The idea of someone in the future picking up and admiring a project I made many years before has always warmed my heart.
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Knit & Crochet Patches (QUOE TIPS)
Over the course of this blog series on patches, I would be remiss if I left out some of my favorite DIY patches I make all the time; Knit and Crochet!
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Cross Stitch Patch + Free Pattern (QUOE TIPS)
Recently, I have discovered a love for the one craft that I never thought I would take part in; Cross Stitch.
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Diamanté Pillow – Knit Pattern
By Quayln Stark / QUOE Last minute gifts as a crafter are especially challenging. The nature of the fiber arts is slow going. Whether its hand knitting, crocheting or sewing, they don’t call it slow fashion or crafts for nothing!
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Felting Knit/Crochet Fabric (QUOE TIPS)
By Quayln Stark / QUOE Today we are learning the super fun and simple skill of felting knit or crochet fabric! There are a lot of reasons for wanting to felt knit fabric, as felted pieces have a few key advantages; they’re stiffer, hold up to daily use, and are much more structured than non-felted pieces.
