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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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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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Projector Cover- Sewing Pattern
To all my fellow sewists out there, have you ever felt the slow back pain creeping in when you’re cutting, taping, and cutting (again) paper patterns? (Maybe it’s because I often do this when I’m sitting on the floor since I don’t have a big enough table.) But anyway, if I’m being honest, putting paper patterns together is one of my least favorite parts of sewing. Not only that, but you also have to consider how to store these patterns after you’re done both physically and electronically (for printed PDF…
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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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Patchwork Pot Holders {Sewing Tutorial}
Hello Friends! Don’t you love this time of year? We live on a farm in Tennessee and the grass is so green and so gorgeous right now – this is my favorite time of the year! I’m pretty busy outside in the spring and summer and sometimes sewing and crafting has to take a back seat. I’m always thankful for super fast and fun sewing projects like the one I’m sharing with you today. We are going to make a potholder (or two or three!) and you’ll love how fast…
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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…
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Sashiko and Double Gauze Quilting
Hello friends! Oh my goodness I’m so excited to share this latest project with you today!
